India’s startup ecosystem attracted $6.91 billion in equity funding across 686 rounds from January through May 2026 according to Tracxn data.
Month: May 2026
US Private Payroll Growth Surged to 2.5 Times 2025 Monthly Average in Q1 2026
Treasury data shows average monthly private-sector payroll growth in Q1 2026 reached more than two and a half times the pace recorded throughout 2025.
Bitcoin and Crypto Markets Steady as Geopolitical Risks Dominate Investor Attention
Cryptocurrency markets held broadly steady as investor focus shifted to geopolitical risk around the Iran deal and Ebola outbreak rather than crypto-specific catalysts.
US Federal Debt at 100% of GDP Constrains Policy Response to Potential Energy Stagflation
With public debt at 100 percent of GDP economists warn the US has far less fiscal headroom to respond to energy-driven stagflation than it did during the 1970s.
Three Signs From APEC That US and China Remain Far Apart on Trade Deal
Analysts point to diverging statements on agriculture tariffs and rare earths coming from APEC discussions as evidence the US-China trade divide remains wide.
Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio Update Leaves Lingering Mysteries Over New Positions
Market watchers continue to analyse Berkshire Hathaway’s latest portfolio disclosure which revealed several undisclosed equity positions raising speculation.
Markets Often Deliver Subpar Returns After Three-Year Winning Streaks History Shows
Historical analysis cited by CNBC warns that US equity returns tend to be below average in years following extended three-year bull market rallies.
Bank of America Identifies Stocks With Major Upside Potential Heading Into June 2026
Bank of America published a research note identifying equity positions that analysts believe have significant price appreciation potential going into June.
Americans Feeling Inflation Pinch Heading Into Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
As the Memorial Day long weekend begins US consumers report feeling persistent price pressures particularly in food energy and travel categories.
Spirit Airlines Collapse and High Fuel Costs Test Summer Vacation Spending Limits
Spirit Airlines’ failure combined with elevated jet fuel costs are squeezing summer travel budgets and testing the resilience of US consumer discretionary spending.