Economics: RBI Policy, Gold Rally, Oil Markets, and Rupee Dynamics Last Verified: 2026-08-06 | Author: Kateule Sydney | Published by E-cyclopedia Resources | Topic: Economics Global economics and financial markets respond to central bank policies, commodity price movements, and geopolitical developments Summary: Global economics and financial markets are navigating a complex landscape of central bank policy shifts, commodity price volatility, and geopolitical developments. The RBI held rates at 5.25% while revising GDP growth upward and inflation downward. Gold surged to $4,361 on a weaker dollar and falling yields, while oil remained subdued near $79 as US-Iran talks progressed. India's 10-year bond yields steadied at 6.80% and the rupee held at 95.13 against the dollar. Table of Contents Chapter 1 — RBI Monetary Policy: Rates, Growth, and Inflation Forecasts Chapter 2 — Gold Surges to Record Highs on Dollar...
COMESA Launches Investigation into Meta's WhatsApp Business AI Restrictions Last Verified: 2026-07-31 | Author: Kateule Sydney | Published by E-cyclopedia Resources | Topic: COMESA Meta WhatsApp Business AI Investigation COMESA investigates Meta over WhatsApp Business AI access restrictions affecting African digital markets Summary: The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission launched an investigation in February 2026 into Meta Platforms Ireland Limited over allegations that amendments to WhatsApp Business Solution Terms in October 2025 unlawfully excluded third-party AI providers from accessing the platform while preserving preferential treatment for Meta AI, potentially abusing a dominant position across 21 African member states. Table of Contents Chapter 1 — The WhatsApp Business API Restrictions and Complaint Chapter 2 — COMESA's New Digital Market Enforcement Powers Chapter 3 — Parallel Global Investigations and Enforce...