Trump’s Tariff War Just Bled The US Banks Dry

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

Expert Opinions Opinion

The Federal Reserve just quietly injected $125 billion into the veins of the American banking system in a matter of five days. That’s right—while President Donald Trump boasts about reviving American industry and making “America First” great again, the nation’s central bank was busy running a

International

Australia’s Inflation Jumps, Rate Cut Hopes Fade

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

Australia’s consumer price index (CPI) rose by 1.3% in the third quarter of 2025, pushing annual inflation to 3.2%. The figure overshot market expectations and exceeded the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) 2–3% target band, raising concerns about the timing of future interest-rate cuts. Q3 Numbers And Drivers The quarterly rise of 1.3% was the […]

International

Russia rebuffs Trump’s claim of economic collapse

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

Russia rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning that its economy was close to collapse, calling his assertions unfounded. Trump’s claim of fuel shortages During a Washington speech, Trump had said Russia was suffering from “long lines waiting for gasoline” and predicted its economy would collapse. In response, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that domestic

Economy National

India’s Economy “Resilient,” FM Says Amid U.S. Tariff Pressure

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on October 3, 2025, said that despite the 50 % U.S. tariffs on Indian goods, the Indian economy remains strong enough to absorb external shocks. She was speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi. Domestic Anchors Against Global Risks Sitharaman stressed that India’s strength lies in domestic consumption […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Desert Sun Over Imported Gas: Unlocking Rajasthan and Gujarat’s Solar Potential to Reduce LNG Imports

By BPN News Desk September 27, 2025

India has long depended on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) to meet part of its electricity demand, even though gas-based power contributes only a small share of the overall mix. This dependence comes at a steep cost, both financially and strategically. In 2024, India imported nearly 37 billion cubic meters (bcm) of LNG, worth around […]

Business Finance

GST Rate Reductions Effect from September 22

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that recent GST rate cuts will take effect from 22 September 2025. These cuts are expected to streamline tax slabs and reduce rates across many consumer goods. Economic Impact Projected The government estimates these reforms will inject about ₹2 lakh crore into the Indian economy by increasing cash in the […]

International

Netanyahu Warns Israel Is Economically Isolated

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that Israel is facing growing economic isolation as its war in Gaza continues. He said the country may need to become more self-reliant amid international criticism and pressure. Causes of the Isolation Netanyahu attributed the isolation partly to recent arms embargoes and sanctions imposed by some European countries. He

Government Policies National

Washington Can’t Match Moscow’s Oil Bargain for India

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

For weeks, Washington has been trying to strong-arm New Delhi into abandoning cheap Russian crude and turning instead to American barrels. Sergio Gor, Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to India, openly declared that India should open its market to U.S. crude, petroleum, and LNG. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick went further, threatening India with higher tariffs […]

International

South Korea Moves to Normalize Relations with China

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

South Korea has expressed its intent to normalize ties with China and strengthen economic cooperation. A delegation led by former parliament speaker Park Byeong-seug delivered a personal message from President Lee Jae-myung to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The letter included an invitation for President Xi Jinping to attend the APEC summit in October. Strategic […]

Expert Opinions Opinion

Eurasian Balancing Act: Cheap Russian Barrels, Costly U.S. Tariffs, and India’s Path to Real Autonomy

By BPN News Desk August 20, 2025

Russia’s five percent oil discount looks tempting on paper, but the numbers show why it cannot outweigh Donald Trump’s tariff barrage. Russia supplies about 1.5 million barrels per day to India — roughly 35 percent of our crude basket. At Brent levels of 66–70 dollars, the discount works out to 2.7–3.3 dollars per barrel. Multiply […]