Author: kumbhorg

When it comes to economic analysis, price indices are almost everywhere. In fact, the American Institute for Economic Research publishes its own Everyday Price Index. Keeping track of each one would be a full-time job in and of itself. Some, like the Consumer Price Index or the Producer Price Index, receive tremendous coverage and discussion. Others, like the Import Price Index, often go largely unreported and underappreciated. This Explainer seeks to correct this. Once understood, the Import Price Index, with its ability to summarize the changes in the price of imported goods, is one of the most important tools of…

Some stuff I am reading today morning: US, Iran exchange military strikes (Yahoo) RBI clarifies it has not sold gold (RBI) Copper trading near lifetime highs (OP) IT stocks plunge on renewed AI fears (BS) 99.8% revenues of Rajesh Exports Ltd are fake (FE) Trump is rebuilding his tariff engine (CNN) Taiwan, S Korea’s market caps overtake India (CNBC) India’s luxury EV market gets a shakeup (MC) Stock Talk: Sical Logistics Ltd (Bhavik Mehta) FDs Vs Bonds (HT) Discover more from Alpha Ideas Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

England head coach Brendon McCullum has provided an important update regarding Jofra Archer’s availability ahead of the second Test against New Zealand. The right-arm fast bowler was not included in England’s squad for the opening Test at Lord’s after spending the last six months playing continuous cricket, including a demanding stint with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2026.Archer enjoyed a brilliant season in the IPL, emerging as one of the tournament’s standout fast bowlers. Representing Rajasthan Royals, the speedster claimed 25 wickets in 16 matches and finished third in the Purple Cap standings. The right-arm pacer was not included in…

Four RFA defensemen that might interest the Pittsburgh Penguins Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas is looking for young players in their early to mid-20s that can play immediately and be a part of their future. There are some RFA defensemen that might be made available, and the Penguins should take a look. Simon Nemec – New Jersey Devils – RHD – Could use a change of scenary. Would likely coach a first-round pick and an assit, or a hockey trade of equal value. The Devils could look for a veteran player as they are…

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Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson has a straightforward explanation for why major financial institutions have been slow to embrace public blockchains: the technology destroys their fee-based revenue streams. Speaking at the Proof of Talk summit in Paris, Johnson — who oversees $1.74 trillion in assets at Franklin Templeton — told a panel audience that the resistance from traditional financial players is not about technology skepticism. It is about protecting the business model. Banks and intermediaries that collect transaction fees at every step of the settlement process stand to lose that income the moment a smart contract can handle the same…

A personal handwritten letter that Jennifer Aniston gave her late ‘Friends’ co-star Matthew Perry, has reportedly been withdrawn from an upcoming charity auction.The note, believed to have been written around the wrap of their hit series ‘Friends’, was initially among the actor’s belongings, set to be auctioned off to raise funds for his charity. The letter, believed to have been given to the star after the wrap of the 10 seasons of ‘Friends’ in 2004, has officially been withdrawn, Heritage Auctions confirmed to The Independent.Jennifer Aniston’s note to Matthew PerryThe handwritten note, offered a rare glimpse into Aniston and Perry’s…

Suryakumar Yadav (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket board (BCCI) is set to get in a huddle to discuss Suryakumar Yadav’s future in the T20I team. TOI understands that there’s a strong possibility that the current T20 captain, who led the team to successfully defend the T20 title in March, may not be asked to attend the next selection meeting for the white-ball tour of Ireland and England later this month.The selection meeting, it is learnt, will be either held in Chandigarh or Mumbai around the one-off Test between India and Afghanistan from June 6. The matter will…

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has begun the registration and choice-filling process for JoSAA Counseling 2026 on josaa.nic.in. Candidates need to do this to secure a spot in an IIT through the centralized seat allocation system. Using their application number and password, students can log in to the counselling portal. Aspirants can register until June 10, 2026, to lock their choices. Candidates need to use their application number and password, to access counselling portal. The counselling authority has made it clear that registration and choice filling are compulsory for all qualified candidates seeking admission to IITs through JoSAA 2026.JoSAA…

The Financial Conduct Authority has sent a formal warning letter to British football clubs, primarily those in the Premier League, warning that sponsorship deals with unauthorized international crypto firms and trading platforms may breach UK law. The timing is deliberate: with England, Scotland, and other home nations heading to the United States, Mexico, and Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on June 11, regulators want the problem addressed before the marketing frenzy begins. UK FCA: Football Clubs Face Legal and Money Laundering Risks From Unauthorized Crypto Sponsors Reuters reported that the UK Financial Conduct Authority warned…