Oil leak spreads from sanctioned tanker grounded off Oman coastSatellite images show a sanctioned tanker leaking crude oil near Oman's protected islands. The oil slick has spread across twenty square ki...
02 Aug, 2026, 06.50 AM IST
Global Market: Warning signals flash red as oil, AI concerns and debt risks rattle investorsSeveral key market warning indicators are approaching crisis levels now. Elevated oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty fuel inflation co...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
At least 8,500 potentially polluting shipwrecks are rusting on the ocean floor with fuel still inside; leaks in Micronesia show the risk that one storm or earthquake could unleashSunken World War II warships are becoming a significant pollution threat globally. These vessels hold vast amounts of oil and are slowly co...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Hormuz, Red Sea spark a 1,000% war-risk premium shockWar-risk insurance premiums have surged by as much as 1,000% as tensions across the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea disrupt shipping. Fres...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Ship catches fire in Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran conflict escalatesA ship caught fire near Oman's coast amid escalating US-Iran tensions. US airstrikes targeted Iran after a service member's death in Iraq. ...
20 Jul, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
Iran hits US allies as Israel warns missiles headed for Jordan could land on its territoryThe U.S. launched fresh airstrikes on Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Sunday in retaliation for the killing of American troops in Jordan, fur...
19 Jul, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Hang Seng crashes over 2% as tech selloff hits Asia markets. Why Hong Kong stocks are falling on Friday?Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 2% by midday on Friday, weighed down by a global selloff in technology stocks as renewed inflation concern...
17 Jul, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources sayIn a significant escalation, Iran has directed Houthi militias to get ready to obstruct the Red Sea oil passage should the United States ca...
16 Jul, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Saudi, Houthis edge towards war as Middle East conflict spills overSaudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis are nearing renewed conflict after recent attacks. Houthi fighters claimed large-scale strikes on Saudi Ar...
15 Jul, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Middle East tensions push oil above $85, but equities show resilience on Trump's TACO tradeMiddle East tensions have pushed oil prices above eighty-five dollars a barrel. Indian equities declined moderately after recent geopolitic...
15 Jul, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
D-St set for a negative opening as GIFT Nifty signals weak startIndian markets showed resilience on Monday despite global challenges. Domestic fundamentals provided continued support for equities, which ...
14 Jul, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
Trump’s war means higher global interest rates for years to comeGlobal interest rates are set to remain higher for longer, with Bloomberg Economics forecasting borrowing costs elevated by up to half a pe...
06 Jul, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
Don't worry, banks have shock absorbers: RBIIn its bi-annual Financial Stability Report, the RBI flagged concerns over customer service in the insurance sector and again cautioned tha...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
Banks NPA at multi-decadal low of 1.8%, Indian financial system remains resilient: RBI reportIndia's financial system remains robust, with bank NPAs hitting a multi-decade low of 1.8%. Despite global uncertainties and rising oil pri...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Indian economy remains exposed to energy price shocks: RBI reportIndia's economy faces potential exchange rate volatility due to rising oil prices and supply chain issues, an RBI report revealed. Despite ...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
RBI in wait-and-watch mode despite easing West Asia risks: Sanjay MalhotraDespite easing West Asian tensions, the RBI remains cautious, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasizing data dependency over pre-set intere...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Why the RBI kept rates unchanged amid oil, rupee and geopolitical pressuresRBI Repo Rate: The Reserve Bank of India has maintained its key interest rate at 5.25%. This decision prioritizes economic growth as inflat...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST