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Indian economy predicted to grow at a faster-than-expected 6.7% this fiscal year: Reuters poll

BENGALURU, Oct 27 (Reuters) The Indian economy will grow slightly faster than previously expected this fiscal year, a Reuters poll showed, as economists raised their forecasts for a second straight month following a surprise 7.8% expansion in the April to June quarter. That unexpected boost, along with a cut to the countrys Goods and Services Tax (GST) timed around the festive season to spur consumer demand, has led most economists in the October 15-24 survey to revise up their full-year foreca

27 Oct 2025 9:21 am

What a surprise spike in the unemployment rate means for interest rates and the economy

Melbourne, Oct 16 (The Conversation) The rate of unemployment in Australia is on the rise again. Official labour force data released on Thursday shows that in the month to September, Australias seasonally adjusted unemployment rate jumped from 4.3% to 4.5%. Thats the highest rate since November 2021. The surprise jump strengthens the case for the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut the official cash rate in November. Jobless rate climbs to 3.9% in November (highest since April 2022) but main story

16 Oct 2025 1:35 pm