Stuck in acres of mediocre: External shocks expose India's slide into middle-income stagnationIndia's economy is experiencing a slowdown. High growth and low inflation mask underlying issues of weak demand and poor productivity. This...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
US emergency oil stockpile plunges to lowest level since Reagan era amid West Asia warAmerica's emergency oil reserve has fallen to its lowest point since 1983. This significant drop follows extensive releases to manage econo...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
From bombs to billions: The strange economics of US-Iran peace dealIran and United States are set to sign a peace deal involving significant financial concessions and sanctions relief for Iran. The deal see...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Congress slams PM Modi's 'blind devotion to Israel', says national interest demands greater balanceCongress has criticized the Modi government's foreign policy. They state Pakistan's influence is growing, posing a challenge alongside Chin...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Charting the Global Economy: War pushes up prices, dents growthThe Iran war is fueling a global inflation wave, prompting the European Central Bank to raise interest rates for the first time in nearly t...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Canada's Carney says middle-power countries should not compete for favor with the USCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is forging stronger links with Europe. He met with Ireland's leader and French President ahead of the G...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | "Don't buy the consumption story blindly", Sakshi Gupta of HDFC Bank issues a warning most investors are ignoringHDFC Bank's Sakshi Gupta sees India's growth as resilient but incomplete, rating it a 6 out of 10. While acknowledging strong GDP, she caut...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
The world's oil piggy bank is being smashed open. What can go wrong?Global oil inventories are plummeting to multi-decade lows, exacerbated by Middle Eastern supply disruptions and the rapid depletion of str...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
China warns EU on new sanctions over Ukraine warChina has issued a stern warning to the European Union. Beijing opposes proposed EU sanctions targeting Chinese companies. These measures a...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
China's Xi says he reached important consensus with Kim in North Korea visit, KCNA reportsChinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have agreed to safeguard regional and global peace. Their recent visit to ...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
China prepares $295 billion plan to fund nationwide AI buildout: ReportNational Development and Reform Commission is among key government agencies drafting a blueprint to build a network of inter-connected co...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
China's Xi vows unwavering support for North Korea's Kim in rare Pyongyang visitPresident Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's unwavering commitment to safeguarding common interests and supporting Kim Jong Un during a rare sum...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
India, China should stick to 'right strategic perception' of being cooperative partners, not rivals: BeijingChina urges India to view them as cooperative partners, not rivals, emphasizing mutual development and opportunities. Beijing supports dial...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
China's Xi hails 'new start' in North Korea ties ahead of summitChinese President Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea to strengthen ties. This visit occurs as North Korea increases trade and military coop...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Gold extends losses on US interest rate-hike fearsGold prices dipped on Monday, extending previous losses amid U.S. interest rate hike fears. Meanwhile, escalating tensions in the Gulf sent...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
China bets on AI to promote President Xi Jinping's thinkingThe project, known as "Xinhua Yudian," meaning Xinhua lexicon, is "an intelligent agent for learning, researching, and disseminating Xi Ji...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
China factory activity slows in MayChina's manufacturing activity slowed in May, with the official factory PMI slipping to 50 from 50.3 in April, as a five-day holiday disrup...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.03 AM IST