Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plasticsRising plastic costs: Asian food vendors are struggling with soaring plastic costs, a direct consequence of the Middle East energy crisis. ...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
US Stock Market: Retail investor rush sends Wendy's stock soaring on heavy trading volumeWendy's shares experienced a dramatic surge, climbing nearly 29% as retail investors flocked to the struggling fast-food chain. This rally,...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Pakistan: Workers protest inflation, warn government of nationwide agitationProtesters in Lahore, including labour groups and transport workers, voiced anger over soaring inflation and utility costs, accusing the go...
20 Jun, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
US fertilizer imports from Hormuz-affected ports fell to zero in May, data showThis disruption, stemming from the Iran conflict, has caused fertilizer prices to soar, intensifying strains on American farmers and raisin...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
US retail sales beat expectations in May as energy costs stay highUS retail sales significantly exceeded expectations in May, climbing 0.9 percent to $763.7 billion, driven by a substantial 3.4 percent inc...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
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
US stocks: Nasdaq and S&P 500 slip while Dow hits record high ahead of Fed rate decisionTechnology stocks pressured the Nasdaq and S&P 500 lower on Tuesday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved its second consecutive...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.41 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
Why is US stock market down today? Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall as inflation hits three-year high and Iran tensions shake Wall Street - Nvidia, Amazon and technology stocks leading today's declineUS stock market is under pressure again. Investors woke up to another sharp decline in the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq after fresh inflat...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
US inflation hits three-year high at 4.2% in May amid high energy pricesAmerica's consumer prices surged in May, reaching their highest in three years. This jump, fueled by rising gasoline costs due to Middle Ea...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
China's factory inflation hits 3-year high as energy costs surgeChina's producer inflation rose to a near three-year high of 3.9% in May, driven by higher energy costs and AI-related demand, while consum...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Higher gasoline prices likely pushed up US consumer inflation again in MayMay is poised to bring a notable rise in consumer prices across the United States, signaling the steepest hike in three years. Fueled by es...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
FIFA 2026: Brokerages bet on sector winners as soccer World Cup set to kick offThe 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring billions to host nations. Analysts expect a surge in spending on hotels, airlines, and retail. Beer sale...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
India’s economy faces threats that currency band-aid can’t fixIndia's government and central bank have launched new measures to attract foreign investment. These steps aim to boost the rupee and bring ...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
India set to hike biogas prices, subsidies under new programIndia is launching a new program to significantly increase compressed biogas production. Higher guaranteed purchase prices and subsidies wi...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Broader markets crash! Physicswallah, Coforge, other small & midcap stocks tumble up to 6%. Do you own?Indian smallcap and midcap stocks plummeted on Wednesday due to persistent FII selling, a weakening rupee, and global factors. IT stocks, w...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.59 PM IST