Editorial

December, 2024

• 8 December

  Trump’s First-Day Agenda: Ending Birthright Citizenship and Immigration Overhaul

  

  President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to terminate birthright citizenship on his first day in office, a move that would significantly alter the interpretation of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This decision would strip citizenship rights from children born in the United States to parents who lack valid documentation. Immigration Overhaul at the Forefront In an interview with …
• 8 December

  Syria Liberated: Rebels Overthrow Assad in Stunning Regime Collapse

  

  In a historic turn of events, Syrian rebels have declared Damascus “liberated,” marking the end of President Bashar al-Assad’s decades-long authoritarian rule. Assad, who has not been seen since rebels entered the capital, is believed to have fled, leaving a fractured nation grappling with an uncertain future. Rebels Take Control of Damascus The rebel alliance swept into the Syrian capital …
• 7 December

  FDA Poised to Ban Artificial Red Dyes: What It Means for Consumers

  

  The End of Artificial Red: FDA Targets Food Dyes Amid Health Concerns Goodbye, Red No. 3? FDA Takes Aim at Artificial Food Dyes Tainted Treats: FDA May Finally Ban Synthetic Red Food Dyes A Brighter Future Without Red No. 3: FDA Eyes Major Ban The Fight Against Fake Colors: FDA Poised to Ban Harmful Red Dyes The Food and Drug …
• 2 December

  Housing prices in top eight Indian cities continue to rise, at 11% YoY: CREDAI

  

  Average housing prices surged 11% YoY, 15th consecutive quarter of price increase starting 2021 With more than 30% rise, Delhi NCR saw the highest YoY growth, followed by Bengaluru at 24% Unsold inventory continued to drop on a quarterly basis, albeit still at high levels India, 02 December 2024: Average housing prices across the top eight markets in India rose 11% YoY …
• 2 December

  Key US Economic Events This Week That Could Shake the Crypto Market

  

  As the year draws to a close, the crypto market is closely watching pivotal US economic events that could influence digital asset trends. With critical labor market reports and other data releases on the calendar, traders are fine-tuning their strategies to navigate potential impacts on both traditional and crypto markets. Here’s what to watch this week: ISM Manufacturing Report Release …
• 2 December

  Putin’s Crypto Playbook: How Russia is Navigating Sanctions and Embracing Digital Currency

  

  In a notable shift, Russia has moved from a restrictive stance on cryptocurrencies to a more regulated embrace of digital assets under President Vladimir Putin’s strategy. This shift is driven by the need to mitigate the effects of Western sanctions and reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar. Here’s a look at the key components of Russia’s crypto adoption plan: Legalizing …
• 2 December

  Crypto Hiring Boom Set for 2025: Regulatory Clarity, Trump Win, and Global Exchanges Drive Job Surge

  

  The cryptocurrency sector in India is poised for a significant hiring boom by early 2025, driven by regulatory clarity, institutional interest, and the entry of global exchanges, according to a report by the Economic Times. The industry is stabilizing following Donald Trump’s 2024 U.S. Presidential election victory and growing domestic support, with hiring expected to peak by March 2025. Elon …

November, 2024

• 25 November

  The Nuclear Family – Housing India’s Millennials

  

  Young, dual-income nuclear families and single professionals just beginning their careers are the driving forces of urban India today. In 2022, nearly half of Indian households consisted of 1 to 4 members, marking a significant rise in nuclear families from just 37% in 2008. By 2024, it is likely that this proportion has surpassed the 50% threshold, with smaller family …

April, 2024

• 7 April

  RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged – Housing Boom Stays On Course

  

  Aptly and as expected, the RBI has kept the repo rates unchanged at 6.5%. The Indian economy is going strong and inflation is reined in, though it has yet to come within the threshold of RBI’s target. The decision to maintain status quo will keep the ongoing residential real estate sales momentum on course and unimpeded. Aspiring homebuyers eyeing a …

March, 2024

• 21 March

  General Elections: Will the Housing Market Create Another Peak in 2024?

  

  General elections and residential real estate appear closely linked – at least, that is what the previous two election years’ data trends indicate. 2014 and 2019, both election years, saw housing sales create new peaks. In 2014, sales in the top 7 cities scaled up to approx. 3.45 lakh units while new launches were the highest ever at nearly 5.45 …