Op-Eds Opinion

Trump’s Tariff Circus and the Audience That Refuses to Leave

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The spectacle has always been loud, theatrical, and wrapped in patriotism. Tariffs were unveiled like a traveling circus, complete with fiery speeches, national flags, and a simple promise repeated endlessly: foreign countries will pay. China will pay. America will win. The audience cheered, the show rolled on, and almost no one asked the only question […]

International

UK Inflation Rebounds in December

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The United Kingdom’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation rose to 3.4 per cent in December 2025, up from 3.2 per cent in November, marking the first increase in several months. The figure was slightly above market expectations and reflected increases in prices for items such as air fares, tobacco and food. Drivers of the Increase […]

International

Dollar Rebounds After Inflation Data

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

The U.S. dollar strengthened on Wednesday after fresh consumer inflation data came in broadly in line with market expectations, easing concerns over unexpected price pressures. Inflation Data Shapes Rate Outlook December consumer price figures suggested inflation remains steady, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve is unlikely to change interest rates in the

Business Finance

RBI Says Low Inflation Boosts India’s Competitiveness

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that low inflation in India is helping to support the country’s global competitiveness and sustain economic momentum. In its latest assessment of economic indicators, the central bank noted that even though headline consumer price inflation edged up slightly in November, it stayed below the lower tolerance limit […]

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India’s Retail Inflation Rises to 0.71% in November

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

India’s retail inflation edged up to 0.71 percent in November, according to official data, remaining well below the Reserve Bank of India’s target range of 2 to 6 percent. The increase marks a slight rise from the previous month but continues to reflect subdued price pressures across the economy. Food Prices Push Inflation Higher The […]

Economy National

Piyush Goyal Signals Room For RBI Rate Cut

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

India’s retail inflation fell sharply to 0.25 percent in October 2025, marking the lowest level recorded in the current data series. The decline was driven mainly by easing food prices and recent tax reductions. Economists say favourable base effects also contributed to the unusually low reading. Government Suggests Scope For Rate Reduction Union Commerce Minister […]

Business Finance

RBI Signals Room For Further Rate Cuts

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India has indicated there is space for further policy rate cuts after retail inflation dropped to a record low of 0.25 percent in October. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the sharp fall in inflation strengthens the case for easing, though any move will depend on the Monetary Policy Committee’s assessment. Growth […]

Economy National

Retail Inflation Falls To Record 0.25 % In October

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation slid to just 0.25 % year-on-year in October 2025, marking the lowest reading since the current data series began in 2015. The figure is substantially below the Reserve Bank of India’s target range of 2 %–6 % and signals a marked easing of price pressures. Drivers Of The Decline […]

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 […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Will Trump Choose Indian Consumers or American Lobbies?

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2025

India’s oil dilemma has never been about barrels alone. It’s about politics, sanctions, and the whimsical mood of Washington. Today, the stark question is this: will Donald Trump side with Indian consumers staring at higher fuel bills, or with American dairy and farm lobbies who have turned trade talks into a playground of pressure tactics? […]