Trump defends tariffs at Georgia steel plant amid Supreme Court review, despite record trade deficit and weak job growth.

India's private sector grew in February 2026, driven by strong manufacturing and demand, but inflation spiked due to rising costs.

Pakistan and the U.S. held talks to boost trade in tech, energy, and mining, with plans for a New York hotel redevelopment and a March 2026 trade forum.

The Conservative Party proposes capping Plan 2 student loan interest at RPI, freezing repayment thresholds, cutting university places, and redirecting funds to apprenticeships and home savings.

India's wholesale inflation hit 1.81% in January 2026, the highest in 10 months, fueled by rising food, goods, and metal prices.

The Indian rupee dipped to 90.67 vs. the dollar on Feb. 16, 2026, due to foreign outflows, high oil prices, and shrinking reserves, despite some support from a weaker dollar and central bank action.

India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited Norway on Feb. 16, 2026, to boost economic and innovation ties.

Ghana launches 6,000-acre tomato farm to cut imports and boost food security.

Victoria keeps MotoGP at Phillip Island past 2026 with undisclosed funding.

UK to build 7 new train stations in Wales, investing £14B to boost jobs and connectivity.