Why a strong El Niño leaves tropical commodities acutely exposedForecasters anticipate a strong El Nino developing later this year, likely boosting global temperatures and disrupting rainfall patterns. T...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Lower crude may not mean cheaper fuel immediately: NIPFP economistGlobal crude oil prices may fall after Middle East peace efforts. However, fuel prices in India might not decrease immediately. Oil compani...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Global Markets: Japan exports extend growth streak despite Middle East supply disruptionsJapan's exports saw a significant rise in May, fueled by a weaker yen and robust demand for semiconductors. This growth outpaced expectatio...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Aluminium stocks slide as US-Iran deal eases supply fears, ends war-driven rallyAluminium stocks tumbled up to 5% Tuesday following an interim US-Iran deal that eased supply concerns, leading to a projected further decl...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
Global commodity prices likely to remain elevated amid easing West Asia tensions; India's WPI seen at 7-8% in FY27: ReportGlobal commodity prices will stay high in coming months. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and bad weather affecting crops are the main re...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Cooling crude may ease inflation heat, give RBI room to stay on pause despite WPI surge: YES BankIndia's wholesale inflation is high, driven by fuel and manufacturing costs. However, falling global crude oil prices and a stable rupee of...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM 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
After Iran, China has a powerful new oil price weaponChina has emerged as the world's first oil "swing importer," significantly reducing its imports by a third to an eight-year low. This move,...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
IMF chief says no global slowdown in sight yet, but risks are highThe global economy is holding strong despite the Middle East war. Commodity prices and inflation have risen, but a global slowdown is not y...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Rupee hits five-week high, ends at 94.71 vs USD on easing Mideast tensionsThe rupee rose 40 paise to close at 94.71 against the US dollar, hitting a five-week high as easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia boos...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Gold jumps over 2% as US-Iran peace deal boosts bullion demandGold and silver prices surged over 2% on MCX after a US-Iran peace framework eased inflation fears and lowered rate-hike expectations. Fall...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
WPI inflation surges to all-time high of 9.7% under new seriesIndia's wholesale inflation hit a record 9.7% in May. This marks the first reading under a new Wholesale Price Index series. Fuel and power...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
India's wholesale inflation at 9.68% in May under revamped series as Iran war-driven oil costs biteIndia’s wholesale inflation stood at 9.68% in May under a new series, with food and fuel prices remaining high amid ongoing US-Iran conflic...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Volatile crude prices, forex swings and poor rains pose challenge for India: FM SitharamanIndia's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted significant economic challenges. These include fluctuating foreign exchange and cru...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Silver prices crash nearly 50% in 5 months. Is it still worth investing?A similar trend has been reflected in India’s MCX futures market, where silver prices tumbled from a record ₹4.28 lakh per kg to around ₹2....
14 Jun, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Why are oil, gold and silver prices down today, and will Brent futures, US WTI crude and precious metals prices continue to drop or rise again? Market reacts to Iran peace deal hopes and rate concernsWhy are oil, gold and silver prices down today, and will Brent futures, US WTI crude and precious metals prices continue to drop or rise ag...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Iran war: Fuel price surge squeezes dairy, poultry value chainsIndustry officials say rising fuel costs, coupled with geopolitical disruptions affecting commodity markets, are squeezing farmer margins a...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST