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FOREX-Euro slides to 17-month low, hit by rates and inflation cocktailAs political instabilities linger, the euro has descended to its lowest point in over 17 months when measured against the dollar. This shif...
A look at France's public debt as economy takes centre stage in French Presidential electionFrance's public debt has climbed to unprecedented levels, currently reaching 119 per cent of its GDP. The increasing debt burden poses sign...
France’s 10-year bond yield heads for biggest quarterly surge since 1987France's bond yields have been rising sharply, with September seeing the largest increase in decades. Investors are concerned about inflati...
Global Market: Eurozone bond yields ease from highs as rate-hike bets coolEurozone bond yields eased Wednesday from multi-year highs as investors tempered expectations for further rate hikes. Germany’s 10-year yie...
Global Market: European shares head for first monthly decline in six months as yields riseEuropean shares were set for their first monthly decline in six months as Middle East tensions, higher energy prices and rising bond yields...
Global Market: Euro under pressure from energy shock and political risksThe euro has fallen nearly 2% in September as energy prices, political uncertainty and a stronger dollar weigh on the currency. Concerns ov...
80 years, no woman at the top: UN chief race tests its gender-equality promiseCalls for a female UN leader are growing as the agency faces ongoing gender equality challenges. Experts indicate it may take 171 years to ...
Dollar set for September rise, mainly at euro's expenseThe dollar is close to a yearly high against the euro, driven by strong US economic growth. Concerns around energy supplies and debt in Eur...
Gold holds near seven-week low, US economic data on tapGold prices are holding steady near a seven-week low, despite ongoing concerns about rising interest rates from the Federal Reserve. Invest...
From Hormuz to Saudi to US sanctions, world feels the oil heatThe war in West Asia has caused significant disruptions to global oil supplies and prices. Saudi Arabia faces challenges with pipeline clos...
US hiring appetite is healthy as economy powers aheadThe labor market in the US is poised for notable growth as nonfarm payrolls are anticipated to climb in September. Economists foresee the u...
World Economic Forum's 2026 Travel & Tourism Index: Japan tops the list, see where India standsJapan has achieved the top position in the World Economic Forum's 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index. India has seen significant impro...
Rupee declines to one-week low as oil rally fans global rate hike worriesThe Indian rupee has fallen to its lowest point in a week, fueled by escalating oil prices and inflation worries. Although dollar sales by ...
Europe’s dangerous dependence puts it on Xi and Trump’s menuMark Carney's warning emphasizes the need for middle powers like the European Union to assert themselves. Europe faces significant challeng...
Gold muted as investors weigh chances of further Fed rate hikesGold prices remained stable as investors focus on upcoming potential interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. US Treasury prices fell, w...
S Jaishankar holds India, France, and UAE trilateral meeting on space, AI and energyIndia, France, and the UAE convened in New York for a ministerial meeting on 22 September 2026. Ministers evaluated progress in cooperation...
Global Markets: French bond spread at highest since 2012 as default insurance spikesAmid rising investor concerns surrounding France's fiscal health leading up to next year's elections, risk premiums on French government bo...