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Explained: Why aluminium is emerging as manufacturers' preferred alternative to copperRecord copper prices are accelerating manufacturers' shift toward aluminium, driven by lower costs and lighter weight. Automakers are expan...
'Don’t care’, says Donald Trump, chalking off alleged insider trading claims; $1.4 billion crypto windfallDonald Trump dismissed concerns over alleged insider trading and conflicts of interest after financial disclosures showed businesses linked...
India's $2 billion state stake sales buck equity market slowdownIndia's government secured a significant $2 billion from stake sales in state-run companies last quarter, a rare positive for the subdued c...
Oil ticks higher as Iran's refusal to meet US envoys dims ceasefire hopesOil prices saw an uptick as Iran's refusal to meet U.S. envoys heightened tensions, impacting the fragile ceasefire. Despite recent decline...
The AI boom won't burst all at once. It will pop in 'rolling bubbles': MacquarieMacquarie expects the AI investment boom to unwind through a series of "rolling bubbles" rather than a single crash, as different segments ...
Extreme heat adds pressure to food supplies already hit by warMeteorologists warn of prolonged high temperatures due to El Niño, compounding climate change impacts and already high farming costs. This ...
Global Market Today: Asian shares slip, oil pares climbGlobal markets are showing cautious optimism as US and Iran reportedly step back from further conflict escalation, with talks scheduled in ...
AI rout exposes Wall Street's $270 billion speculation machineA recent tech sell-off exposed how modern speculation amplifies both rallies and reversals. Retail investors' enthusiasm for leveraged prod...
How Dubai is trying to bring tourists and investors back after months of regional tensionsDubai convened business leaders following Iran's strikes to mitigate economic fallout, pledging $681 million in support. While a preliminar...
'All-time record, Strait totally open': Trump says 19 million barrels of oil exited Hormuz on MondayPresident Trump announced unprecedented maritime activity in the Strait of Hormuz following a new diplomatic understanding with Iran. He cl...
India seeks tariff advantage over peers in push to finalise US trade dealIndia's trade minister, Piyush Goyal, revealed on Monday that a trade agreement with the United States is experiencing delays. The primary ...
India, Taiwan ETFs see record outflows before Asia stock reboundUS-listed ETFs tracking India and Taiwan saw record outflows in March amid currency weakness, rising yields and energy concerns. Despite th...
Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainA protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like...
Markets on edge as US-Iran ceasefire deal leaves investors rattled by uncertainty: Seth R. FreemanDespite a US-Iran ceasefire framework, markets remain volatile due to unresolved issues like Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormu...
Bain Capital CLO tranche defaults in post-2008 first for EuropeA European collateralised loan obligation managed by Bain Capital has defaulted on its most junior tranche, marking the first such failure ...
Ceasefire hopes between US and Iran drag oil prices lower: What lies ahead?The recent decline in oil prices is primarily driven by fading fears of supply disruptions. Earlier, markets had priced in worst-case scena...
Modi, Trump direct officials to swiftly finalise trade pact: Foreign Secretary Vikram MisriPrime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have instructed their teams to finalize a trade pact. Significant progress has b...
Rupee rises 20 paise to 94.20 against US dollar in early tradeThe rupee strengthened by 20 paise to 94.20 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, fueled by optimism surrounding India-US trade n...
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...
Rupee falls 21 paise to 94.71 against US dollar in early tradeThe rupee depreciated 21 paise to 94.71 against the US dollar due to the US Federal Reserve's hawkish stance and a strong dollar index. Asi...