India's Union Budget 2026: Key Takeaways for Economy and Citizens
Economy

India's Union Budget 2026: Key Takeaways for Economy and Citizens

The 2026 Union Budget prioritises manufacturing, MSMEs and infrastructure, sets a fiscal deficit target of 4.6% of GDP, ...

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Bosnia Credit Rating Held at B+ by S&P, but Election Spending Seen Widening Deficit
Economy

Bosnia Credit Rating Held at B+ by S&P, but Election Spending Seen Widening Deficit

S&P Global Ratings affirmed Bosnia’s B+ sovereign rating with a stable outlook, yet warned that pre-election handouts co...

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US National Debt Nears $40 Trillion—What That Means for Global Borrowing Costs, Exports, and Alternative Assets
Markets

US National Debt Nears $40 Trillion—What That Means for Global Borrowing Costs, Exports, and Alternative Assets

With the US federal debt reaching $39.6 trillion and net interest costs topping $1 trillion, the fiscal trajectory is in...

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Colombia’s Incoming Government Inherits Fiscal Squeeze, 6% Inflation, and a Surging Peso
Economy

Colombia’s Incoming Government Inherits Fiscal Squeeze, 6% Inflation, and a Surging Peso

As Gustavo Petro prepares to take office, stubborn inflation above 6%, a fiscal deficit nearing 7.4% of GDP, and a peso ...

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Brazil’s Government Deficit Jumps to R$48.2bn in June, First-Half Losses Surge 717%
Economy

Brazil’s Government Deficit Jumps to R$48.2bn in June, First-Half Losses Surge 717%

A R$92.2bn primary deficit for H1 2026 reflects soaring spending after early precatório payments, casting a shadow over ...

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Colombia's Triple Crisis: Fiscal, Energy, and Health Troubles Await Next Government
Economy

Colombia's Triple Crisis: Fiscal, Energy, and Health Troubles Await Next Government

The outgoing Petro administration leaves a legacy of soaring debt, a fragile energy grid, and a healthcare system in dis...

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France Overtakes Finland as EU's Top Spender, Public Debt Hits 117.6% of GDP
Economy

France Overtakes Finland as EU's Top Spender, Public Debt Hits 117.6% of GDP

France's public spending ratio rose to 57.3% of GDP in the first quarter of 2026, regaining the top spot in the European...

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