economy

  • Economic Concerns Dominate 2025 Elections as Democrats Gain Ground Despite Trump Presidency

    Economic Concerns Dominate 2025 Elections as Democrats Gain Ground Despite Trump Presidency

    Nov 05, 2025 11:23 am CST

    The 2025 off-year elections have delivered unexpected victories for Democrats, with economic concerns trumping immigration and cultural issues among voters. Former CIA officer Abigail Spanberger's moderate approach secured Virginia's governorship, while similar strategies proved effective in New Jersey. Despite President Trump's economic promises, voters across multiple states cited persistent inflation and cost-of-living issues as their primary concerns, potentially signaling challenges for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections.

  • Trump Terminates US-Canada Trade Negotiations Over Controversial Ronald Reagan Tariff Advertisement

    Trump Terminates US-Canada Trade Negotiations Over Controversial Ronald Reagan Tariff Advertisement

    Oct 24, 2025 01:43 pm CST

    President Donald Trump has halted all trade talks with Canada following a controversial advertisement featuring former President Ronald Reagan speaking against tariffs. Trump labeled the ad "fraudulent" and emphasized tariffs' importance for America's economy and national security, marking another significant development in US-Canada trade relations just weeks after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's White House visit.

  • GST 2.0 To Kick In From Monday, Goods And Services To Get Cheaper

    GST 2.0 To Kick In From Monday, Goods And Services To Get Cheaper

    Sep 21, 2025 05:15 pm CST

    Prices of kitchen staples to electronics, from medicines and equipment to automobiles, will get cheaper from Monday as the reduced GST rates on about 375 items come into effect.

  • "No.1 In Price Rise": Opposition Slams Kerala Government Over Inflation

    "No.1 In Price Rise": Opposition Slams Kerala Government Over Inflation

    Sep 19, 2025 02:27 pm CST

    Opposition in Kerala Assembly on Thursday criticised the state government, accusing it of failing to control rising prices. They claimed that Kerala has recorded the highest inflation in the country for nine months in a row

  • India Poised To Become Third Largest Economy: Consul General In Shanghai

    India Poised To Become Third Largest Economy: Consul General In Shanghai

    Jun 07, 2025 07:46 pm CST

    Highlighting the improvement in Indias business environment, Mr Mathur noted that the country has climbed 80 spots in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business index in recent years.