Special Reports

Across the U.S. and the U.K., concerns are mounting about inadequate savings for retirement. In the U.S., a recent AARP survey revealed that nearly 20% of adults aged 50 and older have no retirement savings at all. Policymakers have long favored strategies like automatic enrollment and auto-escalation in retirement plans...

A recent survey reveals that younger adults are increasingly viewing homeownership as a key financial goal, often placing it above other major life events. Houseful, a real estate technology platform owned by the Royal Bank of Canada, conducted the survey and found that 78% of single and unmarried first-time homebuyers...

A rise in sausage demand may be the latest indicator that consumers are tightening their belts as they face persistent high prices. According to the Dallas Federal Reserve’s Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey, released on Monday, one producer reported "modest growth" in the dinner sausage category. This trend highlights how shoppers are...

Reducing debt payments for the world’s poorest countries to more manageable levels could dramatically improve access to education and clean water, potentially allowing 5 million more children to attend school and providing clean drinking water to 17 million people, according to a recent study. Research conducted by academics at the...

Vietnam's economy is projected to accelerate in 2024, buoyed by a resurgence in manufactured exports, a revival in tourism, and strengthening domestic consumption and business investment, according to a new report from the World Bank. The World Bank's "Talking Stock" report forecasts that Vietnam's economy will grow by 6.1% in...

In his Independence Day address, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled an ambitious vision for "Viksit Bharat," or a "Developed India," to be realized by 2047, the centenary of the nation's independence. This goal would see India achieve a per capita income of $20,000, comparable to that of some moderately...

Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, was apprehended by French authorities at Le Bourget Airport, north of Paris, shortly after his private jet landed. Officials disclosed that the 39-year-old billionaire was detained in connection with an ongoing investigation related to Telegram’s moderation policies. The inquiry reportedly focuses on Durov's alleged failure to...

Over the past six months, unemployment rates have been on the rise across several advanced economies, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Australia, and Switzerland, according to Fitch Ratings' latest '20/20 Vision' report. Although unemployment remains low by historical standards, the easing of labor market conditions is...

Recordent, India's premier credit and payments reporting platform for B2B transactions, recently conducted an extensive survey to assess the payment trends and challenges faced by over 2,800 of its member businesses nationwide. The survey, which analyzed data from two financial years (FY 21-23), focused on eight major business hubs: Mumbai,...

A recent Pew Research Center survey conducted between January 5 and March 25, 2024, reveals that South Asians generally have more positive than negative views of their neighboring countries. However, these views vary significantly by religion, particularly concerning India and Pakistan. The survey, which focused on regional dynamics in South...