World food prices hit 3-year high in July as weather and war weigh, FAO saysA 3.4% month-on-month rise in the FAO's Cereal Price Index drove the trend, fuelled in turn by a 5.8% jump in wheat prices, the agency sai...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Indian July consumer inflation likely edged higher on food prices: Reuters pollIndia’s retail inflation likely rose to 4.50% in July from 4.38% in June, according to a Reuters poll of 40 economists, marking a second st...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Solar tariffs will hurt America’s allies, not ChinaProposed US tariffs on polysilicon will harm domestic and allied solar industries. China dominates low-cost solar polysilicon production du...
07 Aug, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Gold heads for strongest week since January, US payrolls data in focusGold prices found stability on Friday, approaching their most significant weekly increase since January. Soothing concerns over inflation, ...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
India’s fertiliser imports, production plunge as West Asia war drives costsIndia's fertilizer production and imports have fallen sharply in the June quarter. This decline is due to inflated raw material prices caus...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
World faces fresh food price surge, FAO warnsGlobal food prices may rise significantly by year-end and next year. Conflicts in Iran and Ukraine are impacting agricultural inputs and tr...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
World faces fresh food price surge, FAO warnsGlobal food prices may rise by year-end and next year. Wars in Iran and Ukraine impact agricultural inputs and exports. Extreme weather eve...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
E20 saddled middle class with inflated fuel bill, only ethanol producers benefitted: CongressThe Congress party criticizes the government's E20 petrol rollout. They allege it has increased fuel bills for middle-class Indians. Consum...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
US weighs polysilicon price floor, tariffs to counter China in solar and chipsThe Trump administration plans price floors and tariffs on polysilicon imports. This move aims to protect domestic factories and compete wi...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
US Fed's Anna Paulson keeps 'open mind' on rate decisioin as inflation remains too highPhiladelphia Fed President Anna Paulson remains open-minded regarding monetary policy. She views recent inflation data as a welcome but ins...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
Gold steady with Middle East turmoil, US jobs data in focusGold prices remained stable as investors watched for U.S.-Iran talks. Conflicting reports emerged regarding potential negotiations between ...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
Govt cites global commodity, energy costs for rise in wholesale price inflationWholesale price inflation rose to 9.87 percent in June. This increase was largely driven by global commodity and energy costs. The governme...
03 Aug, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
China factory growth slows to 4-month low in July, survey showsChina's manufacturing sector expanded at its slowest pace in four months during July. Output and new orders rose more slowly, while export ...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
Gold gains as oil slumps after Trump holds off on Iran attackGold prices saw an increase on Monday as oil prices declined. This shift occurred after President Donald Trump delayed further action again...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Charting the Global Economy: Central banks hold the lineGlobal central banks maintained interest rates this week due to rising energy costs. The Federal Reserve and Bank of England saw some offic...
02 Aug, 2026, 06.03 AM IST
Aluminium signals recovery after correction; supply risks and energy concerns may drive the next leg higherThe recent rebound has been supported by tightening global inventories, concerns over energy availability in key producing regions, geopoli...
01 Aug, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Euro zone inflation ticks up in July, bolstering rate hike caseEuro zone inflation increased to 2.9% in July, driven by higher oil prices. Underlying inflation also accelerated, indicating broader price...
31 Jul, 2026, 02.46 PM IST