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American Express Shares Fall as Rising Operational Expenses Eclipse Revenue and Spending Growth

American Express Company saw its shares drop significantly during Friday trading in New York, as investor anxiety over rising operational costs eclipsed a stellar quarterly performance highlighted by a 10%…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 25, 2026

Economy

The Shift in Indian Consumer Credit: UPI and Personal Loans Overtake Credit Cards

The Changing Face of Indian CreditIn a significant shift within India's financial landscape, consumers are increasingly bypassing traditional credit cards in favor of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions and personal…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 9, 2026

Emerging Market

Beyond the Terminal: Credit Card Giants Pivot to Experiential Luxury

American Express and Chase are aggressively expanding their premium lounge footprints from international airports to high-traffic cultural and sporting events this year. By securing exclusive hospitality suites at festivals like…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 3, 2026

Economy

The Hidden Costs of Plastic: Five Fees Impacting Your Credit Card Balance

Uncover the five hidden credit card fees silently draining your wallet and learn how to protect your finances from unexpected plastic charges.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 3, 2026

Economy

Optimizing Your Wallet: How Many Credit Cards Are Actually Too Many?

Financial experts and AI models are currently debating the optimal number of credit cards for consumers, as major banking institutions recently overhauled their rewards structures to tighten profitability. While artificial…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 3, 2026

Economy

HDFC Bank Implements Reward Point Caps on SmartBuy Vouchers Starting July 1

HDFC Bank, India's largest private sector lender, will implement a new cap on reward point accruals for brand voucher purchases via its SmartBuy portal, effective July 1, 2024. This policy…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 2, 2026