India Growth Watch: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and PM Modi both pointed to India’s FY26 GDP growth of 7.7% (7.8% in Q4) as proof the economy is resilient despite global uncertainty. Central Banking: The RBI kept the repo rate at 5.25% but raised its FY27 inflation forecast to 5.1% and trimmed the growth outlook to 6.6%, citing crude prices and geopolitical risks. Policy Debate: Kishan Reddy pushed back on Rahul Gandhi’s “economic tsunami” claim, arguing India’s activity indicators and buffers remain strong. Global Power Shift: Vladimir Putin said BRICS now contributes more to global growth than the G7 and called for a new Russian investment cycle as growth moderates. Eurozone Drag: Ireland’s slump pulled the eurozone into reverse in Q1, underscoring uneven recovery. US Labor Momentum: The US added 172,000 jobs in May; unemployment held at 4.3%, though economists warn higher energy costs could pressure spending. Trade & Tech Ties: The UAE and US advanced an expanded economic and AI partnership, while the US also moved toward a long-awaited Open Skies deal with Cambodia. Local Economy Boosts: Madison’s Overture Center projects nearly $67m in economic impact, and Port Everglades estimates $48.3b in activity tied to fuel, cargo, and cruise. Geopolitical Cost of War: A UK editorial said Iran-related disruptions are hitting households via higher energy, food, and mortgage costs.