Global Economy – SRK Analytics

Yen Rally Stalls as Markets Speculate on Further Japanese Intervention

TOKYO — The Japanese yen experienced highly volatile trading sessions this week as its recent intervention-fueled rally began to lose momentum. Financial markets are now on high alert, with traders…

Prasenjit Bhowmik August 1, 2026

Emerging Market

Apple Achieves Record June Revenue as Tim Cook Prepares to Exit CEO Role

Apple Inc. has reported its strongest June quarter on record, delivering a financial performance that exceeded Wall Street expectations as the company prepares for a significant leadership transition. The technology…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 31, 2026

Emerging Market

Visa Announces Workforce Reduction of 2,600 Jobs in Strategic Efficiency Drive

Visa, the global leader in digital payment processing, announced on Tuesday its intention to reduce its total workforce by approximately 7%. This strategic move will result in the elimination of…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 30, 2026

Business Insights

Oil Prices Decline Following Two-Day Pause in U.S.-Iran Military Actions

Global crude oil prices experienced a notable decline over the weekend following a two-day pause in direct military actions between the United States and Iran. Financial markets reacted with cautious…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 27, 2026

Economy

India Maintains Trade Edge as 45% of Exports Escape New US Tariffs

Nearly half of India's shipments to the United States will remain unaffected by the latest round of tariff adjustments announced by Washington, offering substantial relief to domestic manufacturers. According to…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 26, 2026

Economy

U.S. Implements New Tariff Structure to Replace Expiring Import Duties

The United States administration has officially implemented a new suite of trade tariffs following the expiration of previous import duties. The policy shift, announced by President Donald Trump, replaces temporary…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 26, 2026

Economy

Global Business Activity Picked Up in July Before Fresh Energy Shock Threatened Growth

Global business activity across major economies in North America, Europe, and Asia accelerated in July, demonstrating modest economic expansion right before a sudden surge in energy prices threatened to derail…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 25, 2026

Economy

Global Markets Brace for Fed Decision as Rising Energy Costs and Middle East Tensions Rattle FX and Bonds

Global foreign exchange and bond markets face a critical turning point this week as the U.S. Federal Reserve convenes in Washington D.C. to deliberate on monetary policy, leaving investors worldwide…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 25, 2026

Economy

Global Bond Yields Surge as Brent Crude Nears $100 Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

Global sovereign bond markets experienced a severe sell-off this week, driving government bond yields in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany to multi-month and multi-year highs as intensifying…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

Global Bond Yields Surge as Oil Nears $100 Amid Middle East Tension

Global financial markets experienced a sharp sell-off in sovereign debt this week as benchmark government bond yields in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany jumped to multi-month and…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026