Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will outlast the Iran war, experts sayA tentative deal to end the Iran war offers hope but immediate price drops for consumers are unlikely. Experts suggest it will take time fo...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Crop prices drop as Hormuz reopening to ease farm-input shockThe development, stemming from an interim US-Iran agreement, could alleviate food inflation fears fueled by the Middle East conflict.
16 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
In the 1950s, Swiss farmers intensified and mechanized their fields; nine decades of records now reveal an unexpected divide: butterflies are still struggling, while forest beetles have fully bounced backButterflies and beetles are disappearing at an alarming rate. A Swiss study reveals significant butterfly losses since 1930, linked to farm...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz reopening to ease oil supply risks for India as US-Iran reach truce dealA "toll free" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, promises significant relief for India's crude oil...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
India may have found reliable trade route beyond Strait of Hormuz with Oman trade dealIndia's new trade pact with Oman, effective June 1, offers strategic importance beyond trade. Oman's location outside the Strait of Hormuz ...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Tantrum of a problem child might cool India's economic engineThe IMD has retained its forecast for a below-normal monsoon in 2026, with El Nino expected to dominate the June-September season and rainf...
30 May, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
US inflation hits three-year high in April as Iran war fuels energy price surgeAmerica's inflation rate has reached a three-year peak. Higher energy costs are a major factor. This situation is expected to keep interest...
28 May, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Brazil’s cotton farmers cash in on rally fueled by obstacles worlds awayBrazilian cotton farmers are poised to profit from a significant price rally, driven by geopolitical tensions impacting synthetic fiber pro...
27 May, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Human urine becomes option for farmers in fertilizer supply crunchFrom chicken muck to human urine-based products and microbial solutions, growers are improvising to maintain crop yields. This shift, while...
23 May, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Angst over rising cost of living pushes US consumer sentiment to record lowUS consumer sentiment fell to a record low in May as rising gasoline prices driven by the Iran war intensified cost-of-living pressures. In...
22 May, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
India’s next big energy bet may come straight from China’s coal handbookThe Strait of Hormuz closure is impacting Asia's chemical industry, pushing India to emulate China's coal-to-chemicals model for energy and...
21 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
The ticking price tag: What delaying parenthood really costs you financially and biologicallyA growing number of couples are choosing to delay parenthood in pursuit of career milestones, financial stability, and personal goals. But ...
20 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
IEA chief warns commercial oil inventories are depleting rapidly, only weeks leftInternational Energy Agency head Fatih Birol warned that commercial oil inventories are rapidly depleting, with only a few weeks of supply ...
18 May, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Coal gasification key to build long-term resilience against global energy shocks: ExpertsIndia needs to boost its domestic coal gasification capabilities. This will build resilience against global energy shocks and achieve econo...
12 May, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Why are US stock market futures down today, and will S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones stay in red or turn green? Global tensions hit marketsWhy are US stock market futures down today, and will S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones stay in red or turn green? US stock market futures moved...
11 May, 2026, 04.38 AM IST
As war settles, time to be bullish? Maybe: 5 stocks from different sectors with upside potential up to 24%After a weak 2025 and a not-so-great January-February 2026, the Indian mid- and small-cap segments followed the market as it headed south i...
07 May, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
US oil reserves dropping sharply? Global oil prices swing as war disrupts supply and demandUS oil reserves dropping sharply? Global oil markets face volatility as Brent and WTI crude move after a four-year high. Strategic Petroleu...
01 May, 2026, 02.35 AM IST