Low rates, rising savings signal China may be heading into a liquidity trap

IANS | July 19, 2026 2:22 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) China is showing increasing signs of slipping into a liquidity trap, with record-low interest rates, abundant bank liquidity and aggressive credit expansion failing to revive consumer spending, business investment or economic growth, according to recent economic data.

'It's not rocket science': Shaji Prabhakaran outlines India's World Cup roadmap

IANS | July 19, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The FIFA World Cup has once again demonstrated football's unmatched ability to unite billions across the globe, delivering unforgettable moments on and off the pitch. As the world gears up for the final between Argentina and Spain, the spotlight has also returned to a question that continues to haunt Indian football: why has a nation of more than 1.4 billion people still not qualified for the sport's biggest event?

FIFA WC: Argentina chase history against Spain's defensive wall (Preview)

IANS | July 19, 2026 2:13 PM

New York, July 19 (IANS) The biggest-ever FIFA World Cup is coming to a thrilling end with two of the best sides of the tournament, Argentina and Spain, both chasing a different record to face each other in the final showdown of football's biggest event at the MetLife Stadium on Monday.