Category
News
Stories and analysis from The Business Now newsroom.
Economy
Which Economy Is Winning in 2026? Comparing the U.S., China, India, Europe & Japan Through the Numbers
🌍 Global Economic Scorecard 2026: The Numbers Behind the World’s Biggest Economies The world’s largest economies are entering a new phase. While investors often focus on stock markets and interest rate decisions, the real story lies beneath the headlines—in the economic data shaping global growth. From the United States maintaining the world’s largest economy to...
Global
Will PIP Change After the Government’s Review? What ‘Not Fit for Purpose’ Could Mean for Disability Benefits in the UK
Will PIP Change? Here’s What the Government’s ‘Not Fit for Purpose’ Review Really Means The UK government has launched one of the most significant reviews of the disability benefits system in years, with the minister leading the review stating that the current system is “not fit for purpose.” The review focuses on Personal Independence Payment...
Business
Is Dairy Queen Closing Down? Why More Than 40 Locations Shut Their Doors—and What It Really Means for Customers
Is Dairy Queen Closing Down? Here’s the Truth Behind the Recent Store Closures News that more than 40 Dairy Queen franchise locations have closed across the United States has sparked concern among customers, with many asking the same question: Is Dairy Queen shutting down? The short answer is no. The closures involve franchise-operated restaurants, not...
Business
Why Leadership Changes Matter More Than AI Models: What Fidji Simo’s Transition Says About OpenAI’s Next Chapter
Why Leadership Changes Matter More Than AI Models: What Fidji Simo’s Transition Says About OpenAI’s Next Chapter Artificial intelligence companies are often judged by the models they release. But behind every major AI breakthrough is another story that receives far less attention: leadership. OpenAI announced that executive Fidji Simo will transition from her operational role...
Business
Canada Jobs Report, Fed Policy Report & ECOFIN Meetings: 5 Economic Events That Could Move Global Markets Today
Top Economic Events Today: Why Traders Worldwide Are Watching Canada, Europe, and the Federal Reserve Global financial markets are entering another high-impact trading session as investors prepare for several important economic events that could influence currencies, stocks, bonds, commodities, and central bank expectations. Today’s calendar is led by Canada’s Employment Report, ECOFIN Meetings in Europe,...
Economy
EPFO Interest Credit 2026: When Will the 8.25% EPF Interest Be Credited? Here’s Everything Employees Need to Know
EPFO Interest Credit 2026: When Will the 8.25% EPF Interest Be Credited? Here’s Everything Employees Need to Know Millions of salaried employees across India are eagerly waiting for one important update—the annual Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) interest credit. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has approved an annual interest rate of 8.25% for eligible EPF...
Business
PepsiCo (PEP) Earnings Preview: Can the Beverage Giant Beat Expectations Again? What Wall Street Is Watching
PepsiCo Earnings Preview: Can PEP Continue Its Winning Streak? PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) is back in focus as investors await its next quarterly earnings report. While the official reporting date has yet to be confirmed, analysts expect another closely watched quarter for one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies. The current consensus projects earnings...
Business
Why AI Chip Stocks Are Powering the US Stock Market While Consumer Giants Struggle
Wall Street opened Thursday with cautious optimism, as investors continued rotating money into artificial intelligence and semiconductor companies while trimming exposure to slower-growth consumer businesses. The broader U.S. stock market traded modestly higher, supported primarily by technology shares. Although major indexes posted only limited gains, investor attention quickly shifted toward one standout performer—Lam Research, whose...
Economy
FII vs DII Activity Today (July 9, 2026): Domestic Investors Overpower Foreign Selling, Keeping Indian Markets Resilient
India’s stock market witnessed another interesting battle between foreign and domestic institutional investors on Thursday, July 9, as Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued their selling streak while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) stepped in aggressively, helping support overall market sentiment. According to the latest market data: Investor Category Activity Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) Sold ₹532.86 Crore...