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It's Equal Pay Day. Women have lost ground for the second year in a row

The annual observance marks how far into the new year women must work to make what men earned in the previous year. This year, it's March 26, a day later than it was in 2025.

America's $39 trillion debt bomb could be more painful than you think

With $39 trillion in national debt, politicians are selling myths about growth and tax hikes — but the real risk is to your savings and purchasing power.

Trump sets new China visit date as Iran war stokes economic risks

US President Donald Trump said he would visit China from May 14 to May 15, including a meeting with President Xi Jinping, after delaying the trip by about six weeks because of the war on Iran. The new schedule is a day shorter than the original three-day visit that was due to start on March 31. Chin...

Banxico Faces Hard Choice Between Cut or Hold: Decision Day Guide

Mexico’s central bank is likely to hold its benchmark interest rate steady or deliver a small cut later Thursday, with analysts unusually split between the two outcomes after last month’s decision to leave borrowing costs unchanged.

Zambian Growth Decelerates Sharply After Record Power Outages

Zambia’s economic growth rate slowed markedly in the final quarter of last year, resulting in annual output increasing at almost half the rate expected by the government. Inflation slowed to the lowest rate in eight years.

Mardaani 3 on OTT: When and where to watch Rani Mukerji's cop-drama

Mardaani on OTT When and where to watch Rani Mukerjis copdrama

अब लखनऊ में कई पेट्रोल पंप बंद, जहां मिल रहा तेल वहां भी घंटों की लंबी लाइनें 

Dollar and other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today- March 26, 2026

Check today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan for March 26, 2026: USD, GBP, KWD, QAR, BHD, CAD and more against PKR

Japan’s Ex-FX Chief Nakao on Iran Impact, Yen

Takehiko Nakao, Japan's former currency chief and former President at the Asian Development Bank, speaks with Bloomberg's Stephen Engle at the Boao Forum on the impact of the Iran war on Asian economies and central banks, the weak yen and the how AI is influencing productivity. (Source: Bloomberg)

America's largest bank CEO reveals work from home trend he didn't notice earlier

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon criticizes remote work, citing a lack of attentiveness in virtual meetings and its detrimental impact on young employees' learning and emotional intelligence. He argues that in-office presence is crucial for skill development and project ownership, contrasting it with the '...

Iran war: Why a Trump climbdown won’t save Asia’s economies

For the second year in a row, Asia’s vulnerability to global shocks is a source of concern. Almost exactly a year since US President Donald Trump launched his assault on the global trading system, the external dependencies of leading Asian economies have once again dimmed the outlook for the region....

Danish Central Bank Flags Risks as Government Talks Get Underway

Denmark’s central bank warned the domestic economy could take a significant hit if the conflict in the Middle East drags on, urging caution on public spending as government negotiations get underway.

Next says Middle East conflict could add £15m to costs and push up prices

Clothing and homeware retailer working on assumption that war could last three monthsBusiness live – latest updatesNext has warned that the war in the Middle East will add £15m to its costs on the assumption it will last three months, adding that prices will have to go up if the conflict persists be...

Goodbye Form 16: 9 key things to know about the new form

Goodbye Form key things to know about the new form

फूलन देवी की बहन के बहाने अखिलेश का 'डबल-M' दांव, बीजेपी को क्या दे पाएंगे चोट?

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‘Demand shock’: China cannot escape the impact of a long Iran war, analyst warns

While China appears better prepared than other countries to deal with the shocks brought by the US-Israel war on Iran, its economy would still come under pressure in the short term if its regional partners suffer, an executive with a global consultancy has said. “China might be more resilient, but C...

Silver Rate in Pakistan Today- March 26, 2026

Silver Prices Surge in Pakistan Propelled by Global Bullion Rally and Gold Correlation- Chandi Ki Qeemat- ARY News

How will UDAN 2.0 scheme benefit consumers? Check key features of the aviation initiative

India's UDAN 2.0 scheme, with a Rs 28,000 crore outlay, aims to significantly boost regional air travel over 10 years. The revamped initiative will develop 100 airports, support aerodrome operations, build helipads, and provide financial aid to airlines, enhancing connectivity to Tier-2 and Tier-3 c...

PSX loses over 2,000 points during intraday trade

The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark index KSE-100 witnessed a loss of over 2,000 points during intraday trading on Thursday after seeing a significant recovery a day earlier. The KSE-100 declined by 2,643.02 points or 1.67 per cent to stand at 155,670.42 points at 11:59am from the previous...

ECB’s Nagel Says April Rate Hike ‘an Option’, Reuters Reports

The European Central Bank may hike interest rates at its next meeting in April if the price outlook continues to deteriorate due to the Iran war, with enough information available in the coming weeks, Governing Council member Joachim Nagel told Reuters.