Major respite for India on fertiliser front as urea prices finally fallGlobal urea prices declined last month, easing pressure on India's fertiliser subsidy bill. However, prices remain significantly higher tha...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Oil prices to hit $120 soon? Goldman Sachs makes big prediction as Hormuz concerns loomGoldman Sachs has warned Brent crude could spike to $120 per barrel if disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz persist, though its base ca...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Oil prices, weak monsoon pose biggest risks to India's FY27 GDP growth, says IMFIndia's economic growth faces significant risks from a widening Middle East conflict. Rising oil prices and a potentially weak monsoon pose...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Energy shock vs AI boom: RBI should act as and when external shocks push domestic data in a direction, not until thenGlobal growth faces pressure from an energy shock and a tech boom. The energy shock stems from conflict, impacting oil prices and shipping ...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
How a Houthi blockade in the Red Sea tightens Iran's grip on global energy suppliesYemen's Houthis declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia on Monday. This action escalates regional conflict and impacts global ene...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
In the 1910s, engineers proposed cutting a canal from the Mediterranean into Egypt's Qattara Depression to flood a below-sea-level desert basin and generate endless hydropowerEgypt has cancelled its century-old Qattara Depression canal project this year. This plan aimed to generate hydroelectric power by flooding...
20 Jul, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Relieved that crude has finally fallen? The real warning signs just began flashing elsewhereAs the Iran crisis enters its fifth month, traders have become increasingly convinced that Trump will do almost anything to avoid a politic...
20 Jul, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
UK chief financial officers turn more hopeful about AIThe survey of UK chief financial officers by accountancy firm Deloitte found 73% were optimistic about AI improving their businesses' perfo...
20 Jul, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
A $5 trillion idea to save energy is hiding in plain sightEnergy efficiency offers a simple, effective solution to rising global energy demands. This approach can create trillions in economic value...
17 Jul, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
China's oil imports have plunged during the Iran war. How much will they recover?China's oil imports have significantly decreased since April. This reduction has kept global prices stable and freed up supply. Analysts ar...
17 Jul, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
US Stock Market: Fed's Jefferson signals openness to rate hike if inflation stays elevatedFederal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson indicated potential interest rate hikes if inflation fails to improve. Current policy remains a...
17 Jul, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
China's oil fortress will reshape the global orderChina shielded itself from the Iran war's energy shock by cutting crude imports and restricting fuel exports. This move demonstrated its ca...
16 Jul, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz closure must end within weeks or global economy will suffer, IEA chief warnsGlobal economic headwinds could emerge if Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue for weeks. Financial markets show anxiety over escalating c...
16 Jul, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
China's latest 'shock', German auto pain and the euro/yuan pressure cookerChina's export engine is posting a large trade surplus, defying global challenges and trade tensions. Chinese exports climbed significantly...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Retailwinds delayed, so, nothing to fretRetail inflation has risen above the RBI's target, driven by fuel and food prices. Core inflation remains subdued, offering a better measur...
14 Jul, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
After Hormuz, Iran turns to Red Sea gateway as new pressure pointIran is signaling potential closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait via its Houthi allies. This move risks disrupting global trade and vital en...
14 Jul, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Goldman Sachs pegs Nifty target at 26,500 by June 2027; lists 15 stocks from key themesGoldman Sachs has turned more constructive on Indian equities, forecasting the Nifty 50 to rebound to 26,500 by June 2027. The brokerage ci...
13 Jul, 2026, 01.31 PM IST