California added 93,500 jobs in January 2026, leading national growth despite high costs and regulatory hurdles.

45 groups urge Newsom to enforce gas price gouging regulations.

UN report says global economic inequality is widening.

Indian markets closed Tuesday for Ambedkar Jayanti.

Westpac warns Middle East conflict hurts profits and consumer confidence.

Merz urges Israel to end hostilities in Lebanon and pursue peace talks, warning against West Bank annexation.

Singapore warns Middle East conflict risks global trade and energy security.

Watches and Wonders fair opens as Middle East conflict disrupts luxury watch industry.

Reeves expands UK industrial competitiveness scheme to cut electricity bills for 10,000 firms.

India's exports rose 4.22% to $860.09B in FY26, widening the trade deficit to $119.3B.