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Volvo Cars plans to cut 2,500 jobs worldwide after reporting a third-quarter operating loss in 2026. Explore the reasons behind the layoffs, falling margins, EV market pressures and the company’s turnaround strategy.
Volvo Cars is expanding its cost-cutting programme after a disappointing third quarter, announcing 2,500 additional job reductions as it faces weaker electric vehicle demand, tariffs and intense competition in China. The automaker is targeting further savings while trying to restore profitability and strengthen its global business strategy.
What is officially confirmed, what past release dates really show, and a checklist to get your record payment-ready
The 24th PM-KISAN instalment has no official release date as of October 23, 2026, despite widely shared guesses. This guide separates confirmed facts from speculation, shows what past release intervals actually look like, and gives a step-by-step checklist for e-KYC, bank linking and status checks using official sources.
Oil shocks, rate hikes and lessons from the 1970s
Stagflation means high inflation combined with weak growth and rising unemployment. With oil near $100, inflation above target and central banks raising rates again in 2026, the term is back in the headlines. This explainer covers what stagflation is, the 1970s comparison, today's data, and what it would mean for households and investors.
How conflict in the Gulf and Yemen is raising the cost of moving goods around the world
War-risk insurance for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has risen from about 0.25% of a vessel's value to as much as 10%, while Houthi forces control much of the Bab al-Mandeb strait. This explainer covers how war-risk insurance works, why shipping routes are under pressure, and how it affects prices for consumers and businesses.
From $5,589 in January to around $4,200 in October: what moves the safe-haven metal
Gold hit an all-time high of about $5,589 an ounce on 28 January 2026, yet traded near $4,177 on 1 October despite the Iran war and an oil shock. This explainer covers gold's 2025–2026 rollercoaster, why rising interest rates weigh on the metal, and what to watch next.
IMF lifts 2026 world growth to 3.1% as India stays fastest-growing major economy, but warns growth is narrow and fragile
The IMF's October 2026 World Economic Outlook, released on 13 October, raises 2026 global growth to 3.1% and projects 3.4% for 2027. India is forecast to grow 7%, China 4.5% and the US 2.3%, while global inflation is seen at 4.7%. The IMF assumes oil averages $96 a barrel and warns that growth is concentrated in fewer countries.
Why a narrow shipping route matters to energy markets—and how to distinguish verified oil-price data from fast-changing geopolitical claims.
An explainer on the Strait of Hormuz, its role in global oil and LNG shipments, how shipping disruption can affect crude prices and insurance, and the possible consequences for India. Because prices and security conditions change rapidly, the article points readers to dated market data and official energy sources rather than treating one price quote as permanent.
A plain-English guide to the Fed's September decision, inflation, jobs, borrowing costs and the risks facing households and markets.
The Federal Reserve raised its target federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage point in September 2026 to 3.75%–4.00%, citing inflation that remained elevated. This explainer separates the official decision from its likely effects on mortgages, credit, savings, business investment and future policy uncertainty.
A guide to interpreting global growth forecasts, geopolitical risks, AI investment and the assumptions behind economic projections.
Understand how to read the IMF's October 2026 World Economic Outlook, distinguish forecast data from commentary, and translate uncertainty around conflict, trade, inflation and AI investment into business planning questions.
What the meetings are for, the policy themes to watch and where to find the official programme and communiqués.
An explainer on the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings, their role in global economic cooperation, and how to verify the 2026 venue, schedule, agenda and official statements without relying on unconfirmed summaries.
Understand the bond-price effect of rising yields, why duration matters and why debt-fund portfolios can react differently.
An RBI rate hike can push market yields higher and bond prices lower, but the impact depends on what investors already expected, the bond’s duration and its credit risk. This guide explains the mechanics and how different debt-fund categories may respond, without treating every portfolio move as proof of a rate-hike reaction.
A sourced explainer separating documented Starlink developments, business interests and political claims from social-media rhetoric.
Debate over satellite internet in India involves licensing, spectrum policy, competition and the role of domestic telecom providers. Statements attributed to Elon Musk, Reliance-linked donation reports and claims about government decisions should be linked to original posts, official records or credible reporting and clearly dated.
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