International
The Bank of Japan has raised its benchmark short-term interest rate to 0.75%, taking borrowing costs to their highest level in around three decades. The decision marks a significant step in Japan’s gradual exit from years of ultra-loose monetary policy aimed at combating deflation and weak growth. Inflation and wages drive policy change The rate […]
Business
Shares of Infosys Ltd, traded as American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in the United States, reached a 52-week high of $23.28 during recent trading, marking a notable peak for the Indian IT company’s ADRs. The stock has shown renewed investor interest in its US-listed form after periods of volatility in 2025, amid broader technology sector fluctuations […]
National
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget for the 2026–27 financial year on Sunday, February 1, as the government considers sticking to the established budget calendar despite the date falling on a weekend. Since 2017, the Union Budget has been presented on February 1 to allow sufficient time for parliamentary approval […]
International
The United States Justice Department has begun releasing a long-awaited batch of records related to investigations into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, fulfilling part of a legal requirement under a law passed this year that mandates disclosure of federal files. The initial release on Friday included thousands of pages of documents, but officials said more […]