Netflix profits surged in Q1, global markets rocky due to US inflation worries. Big business backs Modi for re-election. Luxury automakers impacted by Korea's new license plate rule. IMF predicts US to grow faster than G7. Powell says US inflation taking longer to hit target. Businesses hopeful for Modi win to ease India's bottlenecks
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Netflix focuses on subscriber engagement metrics and new revenue sources like advertising.
Business community supports Modi for pro-business policies but seeks improvements in tax complexities and legal processes.
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Netflix's Strong First Quarter Performance and Strategy Shift
Netflix reported a successful first quarter with a 54% surge in operating income and more than 9 million new subscribers. Instead of disclosing subscriber numbers, Netflix is now focusing on subscriber engagement metrics like time spent on the platform and exploring new revenue sources such as advertising.
Impact of US Inflation and Federal Reserve on Global Markets
US Federal Reserve's plan to delay interest rate cuts due to strong US economy caused unease in global markets. Investors shifted from expecting multiple rate cuts to possibly just one or two this year. Rising US inflation could lead to a scenario where interest rates might be raised instead of lowered, affecting global economies.
Indian Elections and Business Support for Narendra Modi
As India's elections kick off, the business community strongly backs Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his pro-business policies. Modi's focus on economic reforms including easing foreign investment restrictions, introducing key legislation, and infrastructure development has garnered support. However, businesses seek further improvements in tax complexities, legal processes, and regulatory stability for long-term planning.
Indian Elections and Business Support for Narendra Modi
As India's elections kick off, the business community strongly backs Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his pro-business policies. Modi's focus on economic reforms including easing foreign investment restrictions, introducing key legislation, and infrastructure development has garnered support. However, businesses seek further improvements in tax complexities, legal processes, and regulatory stability for long-term planning.
Netflix profits surged during the first quarter, global markets had a rocky week due to worries over US inflation, and India’s prime minister is getting a big boost from the business class in his re-election campaign.
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