Download IPFS A sudden rise in U.S. producer prices has caused caution among investors, prompting them to temper expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve interest-rate cut. Markets paused after the Producer Price Index (PPI) for July surged significantly, signaling persistent inflation. That shift lifted bond yields and strengthened the dollar,[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), India’s state-owned refiner, purchased two million barrels of U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil for delivery in October 2025. The purchase, made from commodity traders at a premium of around $2.80 to $2.90 per barrel over dated Brent crude, reflects India’s effort to[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Gold prices in Asia have retreated slightly this week, triggering renewed interest in India, while demand across other major markets in the region * The price for gold in India closed at 99,838 rupees per 10 grams on Thursday, down from a record high of 102,250 rupees the[Read More…]

Download IPFS Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated a new Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Pakistan and announced a $100 million investment by China’s Challenge Fashion Group over the next five years. The project is expected to contribute to exports in Pakistan’s textile sector. Sharif stated that the government will provide[Read More…]

Download IPFS UK consumer price inflation is projected to rise slightly this week, according to market expectations, reflecting continued price pressures and affecting the Bank of England’s (BoE) monetary policy decisions. The flash PMI price indices for July showed signs of renewed inflationary pressures, a factor influencing investor expectations ahead[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS U.S. producer prices rose in July 2025, with the Producer Price Index (PPI) increasing 0.9%, marking the largest monthly gain since June 2022. The jump reflects ongoing inflation and affects the Federal Reserve’s approach to interest rates. The July increase was driven by gains in both goods and[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Lidl has confirmed its fifth pay rise for British hourly paid staff within the past two years, with entry-level workers set to earn £13.00 per hour from 1 September, matching the rate recently introduced by competitor Aldi. The pay rise applies to Lidl’s British workforce beginning next month.[Read More…]

Download IPFS British brands are enjoying a resurgence despite the current gloomy economic outlook, with a renewed sense of national identity playing a key role in their success. A notable example of this revival is the England women’s football team, known as the Lionesses. Their appearance in Marks & Spencer[Read More…]

Download IPFS Legal & General’s chief executive has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves not to compel pension funds to invest in UK assets, warning that such mandates could hinder rather than help economic growth. Antonio Simoes, who oversees £1.1 trillion in savers’ assets at the UK’s largest money manager, told The[Read More…]

Download IPFS Two sub-national transport bodies (STBs) in the Southwest of England have announced a combined funding pot of £100,000 to support innovative rural transport schemes. The Western Gateway STB and Peninsula Transport STB are offering grants of up to £50,000 each to organisations, charities, businesses, and community groups. The[Read More…]