Wall Street surged Thursday as President Trump called off Iran strikes, easing oil prices and boosting stocks. Investors anticipate SpaceX's record-breaking IPO today, with shares set to debut Friday. Despite inflation concerns from producer price data, the market showed resilience, with major indexes posting significant gains. The Fed is expected to maintain current interest rates.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the Global South should not bear the brunt of global imbalances and conflicts. Representing India at a summit, she emphasized the need for coordinated global action and stronger multilateral cooperation to build resilient economies and ensure inclusive growth for all.
India's economic growth forecast for FY27 has been raised to 6.6 percent by the World Bank. This positive outlook is driven by reduced US tariffs and anticipated benefits from new free trade agreements. While external demand may weaken due to global conflicts, domestic demand and export growth are expected to pick up.
