Global Market: China’s July exports top forecasts as AI boom and pre-tariff rush fuel trade growthChina's July exports rose 23.9%, beating forecasts as strong global AI-related demand and pre-tariff shipments boosted trade. High-tech and...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against UkraineNorth Korea has deployed troops and weapons to support Russia's war. A missile unit is reportedly deploying to western Russia with ballisti...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Jet fuel made from tropical fruit gets $3 billion backingResearchers in Brazil are pioneering the use of macauba palm oil as a sustainable aviation fuel alternative. This groundbreaking project fo...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Factories faced weaker demand, higher costs in July as Iran war grinds onIn July, China's manufacturing activity experienced a decline attributed to dwindling demand alongside escalating costs. Meanwhile, the Eur...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
The next China shock could be bigger than solar, batteries and EVsChina is emerging as a global leader in humanoid robot manufacturing. The nation's scale and cost reduction strategies are alarming interna...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
As Iran war rages on, US takes a massive hit far from the battle ground; loses nuclear supercarrier USS NimitzAmerica's first nuclear supercarrier, USS Nimitz, is preparing for deactivation in March 2027. This iconic warship has served the US Navy f...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Discounts narrow on Russian Urals crude in IndiaDiscounts on Russian Urals crude oil delivered to India have dropped significantly this week. Stronger demand from Indian refiners is linke...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national securityThe US FCC has banned imports of Chinese humanoid robots due to security concerns. This move targets China's dominant position in the globa...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Explained: The $400 million ASML 'printers' key for the AI chip boomAdvances in AI and a global buildout of data centres have led chipmakers to expand capacity rapidly. ASML supplies tools to TSMC, which mak...
28 Jul, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
China's chip tool push shows ASML caught in US-China squeezeOn the one hand, US controls on exports of high-tech goods to China are threatening to reduce access to a major market; and on the other, B...
28 Jul, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
War? What war? Aluminium's Gulf disruption premium vanishesDespite the Iran conflict disrupting more than 2 million metric tons of aluminium supply, prices have retreated to pre-war levels as market...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Why the coming winter is going to be a long, cold one for EuropeEurope will face the next winter with alarmingly low energy supplies and heating oil inventories. Global markets for liquefied natural gas ...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Red Sea shipping slows after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, data showsShip traffic through Bab el-Mandeb decreased Sunday after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil sites. Fewer than ten commodity vessels passed throug...
27 Jul, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Shein flags tariff hits after posting quarterly loss ahead of Hong Kong IPOThe retailer won approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission for its Hong Kong listing on July 10, clearing the way for a li...
26 Jul, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
Crop prices hit three-year high as heat, war stoke supply fearsScorching temperatures across Europe also raise concerns over potential crop losses. This situation could lift costs for staples like bread...
25 Jul, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Trade all at sea: Freight rattled by delays, ship shortages and port congestion as West Asia conflict flares up againRenewed conflict in West Asia is significantly disrupting India's exports, with exporters facing container shortages and limited vessel ava...
22 Jul, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
After Hormuz, Gate of Tears may make the world cry. What about India?The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route connecting Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, faces growing risks of disruption after Yemen’s Houthi ...
22 Jul, 2026, 06.11 AM IST