Inflation in the United States has stabilized in recent months, but economists warn that the apparent calm may not last. While consumer prices are rising at a slower pace than during the inflation surge earlier in the decade, persistent cost pressures and slowing wage gains are leaving many households uncertain about their financial outlook.
The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is entering a new phase of rapid expansion in 2026, fueled by rising trading volumes, the growth of tokenized real-world assets, and increasing adoption of stablecoins across digital finance ecosystems.
Global financial markets are experiencing renewed turbulence as oil prices continue their rapid surge, moving well past $100 per barrel amid escalating tensions in Iran and the wider Middle East.
Reports show the crypto payment gateway market is moving from niche tools to an operating-layer role.
The global AI robotics market is entering a period of accelerated growth as businesses across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and infrastructure scale up automation investments. A new report from Polaris Market Research projects that the future of robotics market will reach $442.38 billion by 2034, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3% between […]
Brent crude has surged more than 15% in four days as Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz closed following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran. With a fifth of the world’s oil supply hanging in the balance, analysts are warning of triple-digit prices and a potential global recession.
The Fintech Revolution Summit in Bahrain took place just a few weeks before the geopolitical landscape in the region shifted dramatically. Just as the summit’s conclusions on where the kingdom stands in a regional fintech race were still circulating among the event attendees, US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, followed by Iranian retaliatory […]
As 2026 unfolds, much of the fintech discussion continues to focus on artificial intelligence. But the reality is: while AI will remain a central theme across financial services this year, in embedded lending and SME finance, the defining developments are rooted in more fundamental dynamics. The trajectory of 2026 is being shaped by three key […]
Graduate vacancies in January dropped to their lowest level since tracking began in 2016 — nearly halving in a single year, as a deteriorating jobs market squeezes young people hardest.
Branch expansions, banking service overhauls, fintech tie-ups, and stablecoin forecasts: here’s how major banks like Chase, Lloyds, Banco Ganadero, and Standard Chartered are adapting to the changing global finance landscape in 2026.
US imposes 10% temporary import surcharge under Section 122 of the Trade Act effective today, impacting India, EU, Canada, Mexico, Japan, UK, and other major trading partners. Legal updates, supply chain impacts, and economic risks explained here.
The ET NOW Global Business Summit (GBS) 2026 wrapped up on 14 February 2026 after two days of high-level discussion on the future of technology, geopolitics, business resilience, innovation and global cooperation. Hosted by The Times Group under the theme “A Decade of Disruption. A Century of Change,” the ninth edition of the summit brought […]
A new forecast from Juniper Research anticipates that the number of mobile money users in emerging markets will grow significantly through the end of the decade, driven by enhanced interoperability, expanded use cases and deeper integration with broader digital financial services.
The global payment gateway market size is expected to reach USD 114.30 Billion by 2030 according to a new study by Polaris Market Research.
South Asia’s definitive thought leadership dialogue, The Times Group’s ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 co-powered by Spark Capital and Bennett University, is back.
The market for e-commerce software is expected to grow steadily over the next decade, driven by increased online shopping and digital adoption worldwide.
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