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Economic Data - Page 2

August 18, 2026
Diplomacy/Politics/United States

US debt races towards $40 trillion as borrowing pressures intensify

The US national debt is set to surpass $40 trillion this week, months earlier than forecasters had expected, as faster borrowing reflects both the government’s widening fiscal gap and billions of dollars

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HSBC Sells Singapore Insurance Business to Allianz in $2.1bn Restructuring Deal

HSBC has agreed to sell its Singapore insurance business to Allianz for $2.1 billion, marking another significant step in chief executive Georges Elhedery’s drive to simplify the bank’s global operations while sharpening its focus on markets and businesses where it

July 24, 2026

Sri Lanka Posts Rs. 197 Billion Budget Surplus as Revenue Jumps in First Five Months of 2026

News/Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka recorded a budget surplus of Rs. 197.3 billion during the first five months of 2026, marking a significant turnaround from the deficit

Economist Gao Shanwen’s Death Revives Debate Over China’s Economic Data and Censorship

Human Rights/News

The death of Chinese economist Gao Shanwen, who drew international attention after questioning the accuracy of official economic growth figures, has triggered widespread mourning

India Needs Bold Economic Reforms for Sustained Growth

February 10, 2025
Business

India’s economic trajectory requires a bold reform agenda to achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of transforming the country into a developed nation by 2047. While ambition is commendable, matching it with

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Sri Lanka’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Decline in December 2024

January 25, 2025
Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange reserves experienced a decline in December 2024, falling to USD 6.09 billion from USD 6.45 billion in November 2024, according to data released by the Central Bank of

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A Review of Mindmasters by Sandra Matz

January 8, 2025
Book Reviews/Education

Sandra Matz’s Mindmasters: The Data-Driven Science of Predicting and Changing Human Behavior is a compelling dissection of our data-driven era, delving into the psychology of human behaviour and the technological forces shaping

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India-China Trade Deficit Reaches $41.9 Billion in H1 2024; US Overtakes China as Top Partner

September 1, 2024
Business

India has recorded a substantial trade surplus with 151 countries and a significant deficit with 75 nations in the first half of 2024, according to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The

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