Category : Economy


Motherhood Alone Explains Gender Wage Gap, Study Finds

A groundbreaking study using women with a rare uterine condition reveals that the gender wage gap disappears when motherhood and its anticipation are removed, challenging previous assumptions about workplace discrimination.

US Jobs Data Shifts Fed Rate Cut Outlook, Lifts Yields

Stronger-than-expected US employment data has led traders to reduce expectations for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts, pushing Treasury yields higher. The two-year yield jumped significantly, while benchmark 10-year yields also rose.

Goa Beef Prices Soar Due to Export Demand, Ramadan Worries

Beef prices in Goa have surged dramatically, with boned beef reaching Rs 400/kg and boneless at Rs 500/kg, up from Rs 350 and Rs 400 last month. Traders blame high export demand for creating local shortages, raising concerns ahead of Ramadan.

Gold, Silver Prices Hold Firm Despite Strong US Jobs Report

Gold and silver prices remained resilient in Wednesday's trading, even as a robust US jobs report tempered expectations for rapid Federal Reserve rate cuts. April gold futures hit $5,144 intraday, while silver held near $85 per ounce.

India's Labour Force Participation Rate Hits 55.8%

India's labour force participation rate has surged to 55.8% in the latest quarter, while the unemployment rate has declined, according to new data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

Rupee Falls 14 Paise to 90.70 vs US Dollar on Trade Worries

The Indian rupee declined by 14 paise to close at 90.70 against the US dollar on February 11, 2026, as initial optimism over the India-US trade deal was overshadowed by fresh concerns from the White House fact sheet, impacting forex markets.

India-US Trade Deal: Farmers' Role Diminishes in New Policy Era

The inclusion of agriculture in the India-US trade deal signals a paradigm shift, reducing farmers from providers to dependents in national planning. Budget allocations and policy changes reflect this transformation, raising concerns over livelihoods and

Gold, Silver Prices Rise on Fed Rate Cut Hopes

Gold and silver prices edged higher on Wednesday, recovering from Tuesday's decline, as market participants anticipate potential US Federal Reserve rate cuts. Spot gold traded at $5,065 per ounce, while silver surged 1.16% to $81.32.

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