US manufacturing activity scales four-year high in May, ISM saysAmerican manufacturing saw a significant boost in May, reaching its highest point in four years. Businesses are ordering ahead due to risin...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
India manufacturing activity rose in May despite cost pressures, PMI showsIndia's manufacturing sector saw its fastest growth in three months during May, fueled by robust domestic demand and a surge in new orders....
01 Jun, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Asia's factory output expands as firms stockpile buffers over Iran war risksAsian factories saw steady growth in May. Companies built up stocks to counter potential supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict. ...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Gold slips on stronger dollar, oil; Trump's decision on Iran ceasefire in focusGold prices dipped slightly as a stronger dollar and rising oil prices weighed on the market. Investors are closely watching President Trum...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
India faces test of oil, inflation and monsoon risks despite economic resilience, FinMin report showsIndia's economy shows cautious resilience. Domestic strengths support the outlook despite global challenges. Manufacturing and services are...
30 May, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
War weighs on global growth with price worries intensifyingGlobal economic momentum is slowing. Businesses face rising inflation pressures due to an energy crunch. Manufacturing and services sectors...
21 May, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
US manufacturing activity rises to four-year high in May, S&P Global survey showsAmerican factories saw a significant boost in May, reaching their highest activity level in four years. Businesses are stocking up on goods...
21 May, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Iran war dampens India private sector growth, services pick up, PMI showsIndia's private sector growth slowed in May. Manufacturing faced a slowdown, impacting new orders and production. Services saw a marginal i...
21 May, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Rupee seen testing record lows; bonds to extend fall on Iran war jittersThe Indian rupee is poised to hit record lows as investors grapple with growth-inflation risks stemming from the Iran war. Rising Brent cru...
18 May, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
Supply-chain stress that peaked in covid heads higher againRising logistics costs and delivery times are pressuring central banks, with some indicators reaching multi-year highs, signaling potential...
14 May, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
What is really driving copper futures to record highs? Copper prices just broke every record as AI data center boom fuels global supply crunchCopper prices are soaring aggressively in 2026 as copper futures smash record highs above $14,000 per ton and COMEX copper crosses $6.50 pe...
13 May, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
A three-prong strategy can help India curb energy shock implications: HSBC EconomistIndia can counter global energy shocks with a three-part plan. This involves supporting small businesses through credit guarantees. It also...
07 May, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Gold steady as markets focus on potential US-Iran peace dealGold prices held steady near a one-week high as investors awaited clarity on a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal. While stocks and oil dipped ...
07 May, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
India services activity hits 5-month high in April on strong domestic demand: HSBC PMIIndia's services sector saw strong growth in April, reaching a five-month peak. Domestic demand and new orders fueled this expansion. Manuf...
07 May, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
India services growth picks up in April on strong domestic demand, PMI showsIndia's services sector saw growth in April, boosted by strong domestic demand. This rise followed a dip in March. However, global orders s...
06 May, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
PMI rises to 54.7; Inflation pressures mountIndia's manufacturing sector saw modest growth in April. New orders and production improved, boosting activity. However, rising costs due t...
05 May, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
India's factory growth stays sluggish in April amid war-led soaring costs, PMI showsIndia's manufacturing growth saw a slight uptick in April, reaching 54.7, but remained near a four-year low due to weak domestic demand and...
04 May, 2026, 12.24 PM IST