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Anger on the Streets: Why Delhi's Youth Are Rising Against Modi's Government
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Anger on the Streets: Why Delhi's Youth Are Rising Against Modi's Government

By Imperialpedia Newsroom · July 22, 2026 · 4 min read

Yen Slides to a 40-Year Low Against the Dollar Despite Bank of Japan's June Hike
Markets

Yen Slides to a 40-Year Low Against the Dollar Despite Bank of Japan's June Hike

USD/JPY has reached its highest level in roughly 40 years even after a Bank of Japan rate hike, as the persistent Fed-BoJ policy gap keeps the yen under pressure.

By Imperialpedia Markets Desk · July 6, 2026 · 1 min read

Markets Bet on a Second Fed Hike as Job Openings Data Surprises to the Upside
Economy

Markets Bet on a Second Fed Hike as Job Openings Data Surprises to the Upside

Treasury yields jumped after a stronger-than-expected May JOLTS report, and futures markets now price higher odds of a second Fed rate hike this year.

By Imperialpedia Markets Desk · July 5, 2026 · 1 min read

Oil Prices Sink to 2026 Lows as Iran-US Ceasefire Reopens the Strait of Hormuz
Markets

Oil Prices Sink to 2026 Lows as Iran-US Ceasefire Reopens the Strait of Hormuz

August WTI has fallen more than 30% from its May peak above $100 to around $69, as a US-Iran de-escalation eases fears of disruption through the Strait of Hormuz.

By Imperialpedia Markets Desk · July 4, 2026 · 1 min read

Housing Starts Slow as Rates Tick Up
Markets

Housing Starts Slow as Rates Tick Up

New home construction activity slowed as mortgage rates ticked back up, illustrating how directly homebuilder decisions respond to financing costs.

By Allen Krewzz · June 28, 2026 · 1 min read

Tech Earnings Beat Across the Board
Markets

Tech Earnings Beat Across the Board

A broad wave of technology companies topped earnings expectations this season, reinforcing the sector’s outsized influence on major stock indices.

By Allen Krewzz · June 28, 2026 · 1 min read

Gold Hits Record High Above $2,400
Markets

Gold Hits Record High Above $2,400

Gold prices climbed above $2,400 an ounce, a level that reflects a mix of safe-haven demand, central bank buying, and currency dynamics.

By Allen Krewzz · June 28, 2026 · 1 min read

Fed Holds Rates Steady Again
Markets

Fed Holds Rates Steady Again

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark rate unchanged for another meeting, holding its cautious, data-dependent stance on inflation.

By Allen Krewzz · June 28, 2026 · 1 min read

Bitcoin Tops $95,000 on ETF Inflows
Markets

Bitcoin Tops $95,000 on ETF Inflows

Bitcoin climbed above $95,000, with strong inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs cited as a key driver behind the move.

By Allen Krewzz · June 28, 2026 · 1 min read

Markets Rally as Inflation Data Cools
Markets

Markets Rally as Inflation Data Cools

A cooler-than-expected inflation report sent stocks higher, as investors read the data as raising the odds of future rate cuts.

By Allen Krewzz · June 28, 2026 · 1 min read

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