Global tensions, fueled by U.S. tariff threats against Cuba and potential strikes on Iran, are weakening the dollar. Despite domestic hopes of averting a government shutdown, geopolitical strains are impacting U.S. assets. Meanwhile, Japanese inflation met the central bank’s target, offering a slight reprieve for the yen.
Budget not a magic wand for growth; focus on reforms and fiscal discipline: Swaminathan Aiyar
Economist Swaminathan Aiyar argues that India’s strong economic growth is a result of long-term structural reforms, not short-term budget adjustments. He advises the government to