Federal research funding cuts under Trump disrupted US universities. Pittsburgh lost $24M & 104 jobs. Academic freedom and critical health disparity studies are under threat. Explore the impact.
The Bloomberg Dollar Index fell 0.8% this week, its worst since June. Traders await key US jobs and inflation data in January to gauge the Federal Reserve's next interest rate moves. Read more.
Silver breaches $77, gold surpasses $4,549 as Fed rate cut hopes & geopolitical tensions fuel historic rally. All precious metals post strong weekly gains. Read analysis.
Los Angeles Unified School District announces major budget cuts and school consolidations due to declining enrollment and end of pandemic funds. Details on the $1.6 billion deficit plan inside.
Gold surged 1% to $4,541/oz and silver jumped over 4% to $74.90/oz as investors sought safety. US stocks traded mixed in thin volumes post-Christmas. Get full market insights.
Nifty Metal index delivers over 24% returns in 2025, trailing only PSU Bank. Hindustan Copper leads with 55.6% surge. Analysts debate if the rally driven by Fed rate cuts and China demand can last. Read for expert views and technical outlook.
The S&P 500 surged to a record intraday high of 6,921 points in a shortened Christmas Eve session. Investors are betting on Fed rate cuts in 2025 after mixed economic data. Read the full analysis.
US 30-year fixed mortgage rate falls slightly to 6.18%, offering limited relief. Housing market sees more listings but affordability is a key hurdle for first-time buyers. Details here.
Emerging market currencies and stocks rose 0.4% each, reaching levels last seen in late October, buoyed by a softer dollar and local policy cues amid thin holiday trading. Key moves seen in South Korea, Israel, Turkey, China, and Vietnam.
The 2026 US federal holiday calendar is out! Discover the 11 official holidays, find out which ones create long weekends, and start planning your travel and time off. Get all key dates here.
The Trump administration suspends $5.5 million in annual funding to Minnesota, alleging fraud in COVID-era loans. This escalates federal clashes with Democratic-led states. Read the full story.
Asian equity markets traded higher, led by tech shares, while gold and silver surged to fresh records. The rally was fueled by expectations of US interest rate cuts and easing AI concerns. Get the full market analysis.
IIIT Delhi director Ranjan Bose resigns after LG office flags lack of approval for MoUs with Gates Foundation & Skykraft. Details on funding, show-cause notice, and controversy inside.
Karnataka's sole University of Horticultural Sciences in Bagalkot faces a severe financial crunch. With a Rs 50 crore annual shortfall, staff salaries and vital research are at risk. Experts demand urgent government intervention.
The Trump administration appeals a court order restoring $2.7 billion in federal research funds to Harvard. The legal clash over alleged retaliation and free speech heads to the US Court of Appeals. Read the latest.
The Trump administration appeals a court ruling that found it illegally withheld $2B in research funds from Harvard. The case highlights a clash over university autonomy and federal power. Read the full story.
Gold prices fell for a second day on December 19, pressured by a rising US dollar. However, the metal is set for a weekly gain on Fed rate cut bets. Silver staged a sharp recovery. Read the full analysis and outlook.
The Trump administration appeals a court order to restore $2.7 billion in frozen research funds to Harvard University. Explore the legal battle's implications for university autonomy and federal oversight in India.
European shares traded flat on Friday, with tech and consumer stocks falling while banks gained. The STOXX 600 index dipped 0.1% but is set for a strong weekly finish. Read the full analysis.
President Trump signs an executive order giving US federal employees a four-day Christmas break, a move that contrasts his past criticism of public holidays. Read the details and implications.
Indian tech startups raised $10.5B in 2025, a 17% YoY decline. However, IPO exits surged 17% and acquisitions rose, signaling a maturing, resilient ecosystem. Read the full analysis.
India's tech startup funding declined to $10.5 billion in 2025, down 17% YoY. Early-stage deals rose 7%, while seed and late-stage fell sharply. Discover key trends and sector insights.
Federal funding for over 70 community schools providing food, healthcare, and counselling has been abruptly cancelled. Learn about the impact and the political divide over these essential programmes.
US unemployment rate climbs to 4.6% in November, the highest since 2021, amid federal job cuts and economic uncertainty. Key insights on Fed rates and hiring trends.
Union government acknowledges global gender bias in medical research, citing differences in disease manifestation for women. Details Rs 400+ crore funding push via ICMR & DBT for women's health and research.
A US appeals court has ruled that former President Donald Trump could legally remove two Democratic members from federal labour boards in 2017. The decision has significant implications for the balance of power in US federal agencies. Read more for detail
Bill Gates warns President Trump that deep cuts to US global health aid could reverse progress on child mortality. The Gates Foundation report projects millions of additional deaths if funding drops.
Asian stock markets mostly advanced Tuesday, lifted by expectations of US interest rate cuts and a slight easing in Japanese bond yield concerns. Key indices in Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea posted gains.
Uganda joins Egypt and Kenya in tightening refugee policies due to funding shortages. Learn how aid cuts are impacting vulnerable populations across Africa.
Tamil Nadu government announces two advanced basic science research institutes in Chennai and Coimbatore with international collaborations. Offering PG, PhD programs with fellowships.