‘Uncertainty is the new normal’: IMF chief warns of economic turbulence, urges nations to ‘buckle up’

IMF, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva (Photo-AP) The global economy is proving more resilient than expected despite major shocks such as President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, but International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that this strength may not last.“Buckle up,” Georgieva said during a speech at the Milken Institute on Wednesday, AP reported….

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Tata internal discord: Amit Shah, Sitharaman have a firm message – ‘do what it takes’ to restore stability

Tata Trusts’ infighting and internal discord has prompted the Centre to step in with Home minister Amit Shah and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meeting top Tata Group leaders in Delhi on Tuesday.According to an ET report, in the meeting which lasted around 45 minutes, the message from the government was clear: stability needs to be…

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Trump’s tariffs have failed US? Govt revenues go up while consumers struggle; here’s what former IMF deputy MD says

US President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs have brought limited tariffs for the United States even after six months of introduction, former IMF deputy managing director Gita Gopinath said.In a post on X, the she explained that while the tariffs have significantly boosted government revenue, the gains have come largely at the expense of domestic…

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Revolut launches India service incorporating UPI

MUMBAI: UK-based Revolut, which provides banking and cross-border payment services, has unveiled its India launch at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF 2025). The company aims to onboard 20 million Indian customers by 2030. The first set of Revolut cards in the country will operate on the Visa network. The platform integrates UPI, domestic prepaid Visa…

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Gold prices hit record $4,000 in NY: Safe-haven demand rises amid US government shutdown; silver also hits 60% gain

AI image used for representative purposes Gold futures have exceeded $4,000 per troy ounce in an unprecedented surge, as investors seek secure financial holdings amid the ongoing US government shutdown.Gold futures in New York surpassed $4,000 on Tuesday morning, establishing a new record, as reported by Associated Press. The New York spot gold had previously…

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India, Brazil push for trade boost: Preferential trade agreement talks focus on market access; pharma and banking collaboration in focus

India and Brazil engaged in talks regarding the expansion of a preferential trade agreement, addressing market accessibility and potential collaboration in pharmaceutical and banking domains, according to an official statement, released on Tuesday, quoted by PTI.The India-Brazil Trade Monitoring Mechanism (TMM) meeting, held locally, facilitated these discussions. The agenda encompassed bilateral trade and investment relationships,…

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