Links 8/16/2026
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Recovery after the Iran War: GDP jumps 15.4%
<p>The Central Bureau of Statistics publishes a preliminary estimate according to which GDP jumped in the second quarter of 2026 by 15.4% on an annualized basis, which is 3.6% compared to the previous…
Market recap: Top 5 firms lose Rs 1 lakh cr in value; TCS, Reliance suffer biggest hit
Last week witnessed a downturn in Indian stock markets, with five out of the top ten firms experiencing notable decreases in market capitalization.
PenCom warns 30% PPP target may be missed as 91% accounts remain unfunded
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says it will not meet its Personal Pension Plan (PPP) target of 30% funded accounts by Q4 2026, citing a persistent funding gap and weak savings culture.
The Stock Market Is on the Verge of Doing Something That No One's Witnessed in Nearly 156 Years, and the Consequences May Be Dire for Wall Street
Key PointsThis has been another banner year for equities, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite climbing by double digits.
Walmart and Target are about to reveal the health of the U.S. consumer
Earnings reports from the two major retailers will show how shoppers are holding up in an era of persistent inflation.
Walmart and Target are about to reveal the health of the U.S. consumer
Earnings reports from the two major retailers will show how shoppers are holding up in an era of persistent inflation.