ANALYSIS Stories
Once allies, why Pakistan and Afghan Taliban are at daggers drawn
Is Pakistan really going to launch military operations inside Afghanistan? Some security analysts believe that Islamabad is under tremendous pressure from its ‘iron brother’ Beijing to take tangible actions against terrorism in view of repeated attacks on Chinese nationals engaged in CPEC projects
- Jayanta Kalita
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Global banking system is facing a crisis. Is your bank safe?
Depositors must remain vigilant and assess if their money is safe. Here's what to watch for
- Sanket Dhanorkar
- ET Bureau
Will China get old before it gets rich?
The population decline is expected to slow the economy as revenues drop and government debt will rise due to soaring health and welfare costs
- Agencies
6 big challenges that can make or break Sunak's tenure
Rishi Sunak may have created history by becoming the first UK prime minister of colour. But he also faces the risk of quickly getting confined to history books unless he can address these challenges
- Prabhash K Dutta
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
You are paying more taxes, but you may not know it
Indirect tax collections rose largely due to higher petroleum prices. And unlike direct taxes, which are based on income, these taxes are paid by both rich and poor
- Atul Thakur
- TNN
What men’s underwear, lipstick indexes tell about US economy?
Eight offbeat indicators that point to whether the US economy is in a recession or not
- Bloomberg
How scary is China's real estate mess?
As in India, owning a house is a sign of financial security in China. But the real estate market is bottoming out, with huge debts crippling developers. People have stopped buying houses and some are refusing to make further mortgage payments. Here’s why the world should be worried
The two big winners of Ukraine war – dollar & rouble
Since Russia invaded Ukraine late in February, its currency, rouble, and the US dollar have gained in value against most other currencies of the world. Here's why
- Atul Thakur
- TNN
How Imran is driving Pakistan towards civil unrest
Ever since he was shunted out of power, the former prime minister has been on a mission to polarise society and widen the internal rifts plaguing the country. But his fiery speeches have also the potential to trigger mass unrest
How Ukraine war added billions to Adani, Ambani's wealth
The fortunes of Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani have jumped since Russia invaded Ukraine. Soaring crude, coal and cooking oil prices have rewarded their companies’ revenues and share prices
How to save your investments from high inflation
The spike in inflation has pushed up input costs of companies and eroded the value of investments. Find out how to reposition your investment portfolio
- Babar Zaidi
- ET Online
What really happens when Covid becomes endemic
An endemic disease is one with a constant, predictable or expected presence. It’s a disease that persists. So what does that mean for us?
- Eleanor LutzAmy Schoenfeld
- NYT News Service
By weaponising it repeatedly, US is eroding the dollar
Sanctions against unfriendly regimes, from Iran To Russia, have spooked countries into exploring alternatives for forex reserves and trade
Just 1 in 10 IPOs makes money. How to get it right
The past financial year was a bumper year for IPOs, making it a siren song for investors. But the stellar numbers mask a number of risks. Here are some lessons that can help investors avoid costly mistakes while navigating this minefield
- Babar Zaidi
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
China's internet is pro-Russia, pro-Putin and pro-war
In much of the world, Russia is losing the information war over Ukraine. In China, though, it’s winning big
- Li Yuan
- New York Times
Five ways to check leaks in your investment portfolio & fix them
These common leaks and gaps in your portfolio may be hurting your finances. Plug them before it gets worse
- Sanket Dhanorkar
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Six reasons why Meta is in trouble
Meta’s market value plunged by more than $230 billion after the stock fell by a record 26% in a single day. And the worst may be yet to come
- Mike Isaac
- NYT News Service
New disclosures reveal depths of Trump’s drive to retain power
Donald Trump wanted his veep to overturn the election and dangled pardons for rioters. Now, it turns out, he had discussed having national security agencies seize voting machines
- Shane Goldmacher
- NYT News Service
Why you can’t believe Budget numbers on Budget day
The Budget throws up a lot of big numbers. But can you bet your rupee on them right away?
- Amitava Sanyal
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Microsoft’s quest for gaming world domination
For all of the tech giant’s prowess, its Xbox business has been struggling to keep up with rivals in terms of bankable original games. It is opting to solve this via acquisitions like the $68.7bn Activision Blizzard deal