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How War in Iran Is Colliding With Trump’s Economic Priorities

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President Donald Trump speaks during an event about the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, in the Indian Treaty Room of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Updated on Mar 06, 2026 10:23 am IST

Retail inflation remains muted at 1.3% in December

December’s low headline print is primarily a result of falling food prices (AFP FILE)
Published on Jan 13, 2026 03:47 pm IST

Massive protests erupt in Iran day after prez’s ‘full-scale war with US' remark

A currency dealer holds hundred-dollar bills as the value of the Iranian rial drops, in Tehran, Iran, December 20, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY
Published on Dec 30, 2025 06:01 am IST

Rupee will find its own level, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at HTLS

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2025 in New Delhi on Saturday.
Updated on Dec 07, 2025 03:00 pm IST

Interest Rate Cuts Won’t Save Britain

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Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey is cutting interest rates to try to rev up economic growth while letting inflation accelerate.
Updated on Aug 08, 2025 03:10 pm IST

New York inflation refund: Who is eligible, how much money will you receive

New Yorkers to receive inflation refund checks?
Published on May 03, 2025 08:00 am IST

Delhi government hikes minimum wages by up to 500 for all workers

A labourer stacks bricks on his head at the construction site. (Reuters File Photo)
Published on Apr 16, 2025 08:55 am IST

Per capita income up by 9.6% in Himachal: Economic survey

Per Capita Income (PCI) at current prices for FY2024-25 is estimated at 2.57 lakh against 2.34 lakh in FY2023-24 showing a growth of 9.6 per cent in FY2024-25. This was stated in the Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled in assembly by Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who also hold the finance portfolio on Thursday. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 14, 2025 07:08 am IST

India's retail inflation falls to 3.61% in Feb: What got cheaper & costlier?

India's Retail Inflation: Food inflation in India in February fell by a massive 222 points to 3.75%.
Updated on Mar 12, 2025 05:03 pm IST

Which states and UTs have the highest and lowest inflation rates in India?

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Published on Feb 13, 2025 12:05 pm IST

How much will a family with monthly expense of 1 lakh need in 10, 20 years?

Retail inflation refers to the gradual rise in the price of goods and services in an economy.
Published on Dec 02, 2024 01:01 pm IST

Nigeria’s independence anniversary is marked by protests and frustration over economic hardship

Nigeria’s independence anniversary is marked by protests and frustration over economic hardship
Published on Oct 02, 2024 03:17 am IST

Sri Lanka's key inflation rate falls to 0.5% in August

Sri Lanka's key inflation rate falls to 0.5% in August
Published on Aug 30, 2024 05:25 pm IST

Sensex soars 800 points today: What's behind the rally and will it continue?

Stock market today: A bird flies past a screen displaying the Sensex results on the facade of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai.
Updated on Aug 16, 2024 11:43 am IST

People upset over increasing inflation, unemployment: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav addresses a public meeting supporting party candidate Dharmendra Yadav for the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls, in Azamgarh on Wednesday. (ANI)
Published on May 22, 2024 09:15 pm IST

Swedish Inflation Surprise Spurs Bets on Rate Cut Next Month

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Published on Apr 12, 2024 03:52 pm IST

The proliferation of the far-Right in Europe

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FILE PHOTO: Dutch far-right politician and leader of the PVV party, Geert Wilders gestures as he meets with members of his party at the Dutch Parliament, after the Dutch parliamentary elections, in The Hague, Netherlands November 23, 2023. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
Published on Nov 27, 2023 10:12 am IST

Retail inflation for October in line with forecasts at 4.87%

The October CPI print makes it the third consecutive month of decline in the headline inflation number after a spike in vegetable inflation pushed it to 7.4% in July from a June print of 4.87%.
Updated on Nov 14, 2023 02:44 am IST

India's wholesale inflation stays in negative zone for sixth month

In August, wholesale inflation was -0.52%.
Published on Oct 16, 2023 12:50 pm IST

Delhi has lowest inflation rate: Chadha

Raghav Chadha (HT Archive)
Published on Sept 13, 2023 11:41 pm IST

August retail inflation 6.83% as veg prices ease, cereals up

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Published on Sept 12, 2023 11:56 pm IST

On tomato crisis, Chandigarh's auto rickshaw driver offers a ‘deal’ to customers

People buying tomatoes from the straw imposed by the Government of India for ? 80 per kg tomatoes in sector 4, in Noida. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)
Published on Jul 19, 2023 02:29 pm IST

Wholesale inflation falls 4.18%, an 8-yr low, amid a spurt in retail prices

Wholesale inflation in food articles climbed 1.32%, against a rise of 1.51% in the previous month. (AFP file image)
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 05:43 pm IST

Rohtak people not paid adequate compensation for acquired land: Ex-CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda

Former chief minister and leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda addresses a press meet in Rohtak on Tuesday. (Manoj Dhaka/HT)
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 11:45 pm IST

Weathering the next global economic crisis

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Over the past three years, government finances have improved. In a crisis, the government may be better placed to offer fiscal support now (Shutterstock)
Updated on Apr 03, 2023 07:07 pm IST

Pakistan doubled its debt every five years in last two decades: Report

A woman carries her child while she leaves with a free bag of flour from a government distribution point in Islamabad on April 1.
Published on Apr 02, 2023 11:25 am IST

Centre may nudge states for support over inflation

The Centre will continue to take measures to supplement the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary actions to tame inflation. (REUTERS)
Updated on Oct 17, 2022 05:40 am IST

Inflation-fighting rate hikes could increase rich-poor divide, warns IMF

Kristalina Georgieva, the managing director of the IMF. 
Published on Jan 13, 2022 03:38 am IST

Fuel, food prices keep inflation high at 6.26%

Food inflation rose from 5.01% to 5.15% and inflation in clothing and footwear increased from 5.3% to 6.2%.
Updated on Jul 13, 2021 04:50 am IST

Personal finance: It’s good to go into debt (funds)

Mutual funds give better returns over a period than the average inflation rate and equity funds are best suited for investors inclined to benefit from the highs and lows of the shares market.
Updated on Jan 04, 2021 01:01 pm IST