Global markets | Australian shares rise modestly as sticky core inflation keeps rate hike bets aliveAustralian shares edged higher on Wednesday, a cautious advance following inflation data. While headline inflation eased, core inflation ti...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Dollar at 13-month high as rate hike bets, stock rout boost demandThe U.S. dollar surged to a 13-month high, driven by a tech stock sell-off and anticipation of Federal Reserve rate hikes. Investors are fl...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Dollar hits one-year high on Fed hike bets; yen nears 40-year lowThe US dollar surged to a year-high on Tuesday, driven by expectations of a more aggressive Federal Reserve and ongoing Middle East uncerta...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
'Five Eyes' intelligence alliance warns that new AI models pose urgent cyber riskThe intelligence alliance commonly known as the "Five Eyes" said in a three-page statement that, "Frontier AI models are anticipated to e...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
New Zealand student visa delays worsen for Indians as processing times jumpIndian students eyeing New Zealand education now face significantly longer visa waits, with processing times nearly doubling compared to la...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Dollar firms on hawkish Fed bets, oil rebound; yen near 40-year lowThe US dollar strengthened Tuesday, driven by expectations of a more aggressive Federal Reserve and a rebound in oil prices. Elevated US Tr...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
Australia and Canada sign a $1.75 billion deal to build long-range radar in CanadaAustralian Defense Minister Richard Marles and Canadian Secretary of State (Defense Procurement) Stephen Fuhr signed the first phase of a p...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Dollar firms as cracks emerge in peace deal, pound dips on Starmer uncertaintyGlobal markets faced jitters as U.S.-Iran tensions escalated, impacting oil prices and the Strait of Hormuz. Despite peace talks, threats f...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
More than just happy to be here, New Zealand hunts first-ever knockout runNew Zealand's football team, the All Whites, are on the cusp of a historic World Cup run after a strong opening draw against Iran. Ranked 8...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
New Zealand tightens grip at The Oval as England slumps to 182-5 chasing 463New Zealand is on the cusp of victory at The Oval, setting England a daunting 463-run target. Despite Joe Root's unbeaten 75, England falte...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
New Zealand finalises skilled migrant visa changes ahead of August rolloutNew Zealand is updating its skilled migrant and work-to-residence visa programs. New rules begin August 24, 2026. Wage thresholds are simpl...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Dollar clings to two-month peak as Fed rate-hike bets mount, yen slidesThe U.S. dollar reached a two-month high as markets anticipated Federal Reserve rate hikes, pressuring the Japanese yen towards interventio...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
Australia shares close at two‑month high on Middle East optimismThe Australian stock market experienced a remarkable uplift on Wednesday, reaching a two-month peak, thanks to the impressive performances ...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
New Zealand cracks down on visa breaches, flags nearly 100 migrants in major immigration compliance operationNew Zealand authorities have launched a major operation targeting immigration violations. Ninety-eight migrants were identified for breachi...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Australia relaxes Gulf travel advice in boost for Middle Eastern airlinesAustralians can now travel to the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Israel, and Kuwait. The government has eased travel warnings for these nations. This...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Dollar on the defensive ahead of first Fed decision under WarshThe dollar weakened ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision, with optimism over a U.S.-Iran peace deal boosting risk appetite. The y...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
Global markets: Australian shares rebound as banks and consumer stocks rallyAustralian shares rebounded on Wednesday, driven by gains in banks and consumer stocks, as softer economic data eased rate hike expectation...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST