Rupee languishes at two-month lows as supply worries raise oil pricesThe Indian rupee hit a two-month low on Wednesday amid rising oil prices spurred by worries over Middle Eastern supply disruptions. In an e...
22 Jul, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Global Market: European shares slip as tech stocks decline ahead of Alphabet, Tesla earningsEuropean stocks edged lower on Wednesday as technology shares declined ahead of earnings from Alphabet and Tesla, while investors monitored...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Houthi Red Sea threat would challenge a stretched US militaryThe Houthis' threats to block Saudi ports signify a troubling development in the Iran war, potentially raising US military commitments in t...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Rupee falls 11 paise to 96.36 against US dollar in early tradeThe rupee fell eleven paise to 96.36 against the US dollar on Wednesday. Crude oil prices climbed due to geopolitical tensions and shipping...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Hormuz vessel crossings fall further as security concerns lingerThe ongoing security issues have caused a notable drop in vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, with just three commodity vessels transit...
22 Jul, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
After Hormuz, Gate of Tears may make the world cry. What about India?The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route connecting Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, faces growing risks of disruption after Yemen’s Houthi ...
22 Jul, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
US, Iran intensify attacks as diplomacy struggles to revive truceDiplomatic efforts to revive the collapsed US-Iran interim agreement are gathering pace. Shipping disruptions are deepening as the Strait o...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
Saudi oil tankers bound for India, China reroute after Houthi warningTwo oil tankers carrying Saudi crude for India and China changed course. Houthi militia warned shipping companies against loading or unload...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Crude oil prices rise 2% on fresh attacks by US and IranOn Tuesday, oil prices surged nearly two percent amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. The situation was further com...
21 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Oil prices to hit $120 soon? Goldman Sachs makes big prediction as Hormuz concerns loomGoldman Sachs has warned Brent crude could spike to $120 per barrel if disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz persist, though its base ca...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks recover as chips rebound, oil dipsAsian stocks advanced, recovering from recent losses as chip shares stabilized. Megacap technology earnings are anticipated this week, infl...
21 Jul, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
How a Houthi blockade in the Red Sea tightens Iran's grip on global energy suppliesYemen's Houthis declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia on Monday. This action escalates regional conflict and impacts global ene...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Yemen's Houthis announce a maritime embargo against Saudi ArabiaYemen's Houthi rebels have announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia. This action follows recent attacks on Sanaa Airport and Abha ...
20 Jul, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Why the Red Sea remains one of the world's most dangerous shipping routesRed Sea Shipping Route Explained: In a concerning development, Iran has alerted the world to possible disruptions in the Red Sea that threa...
20 Jul, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Pirates allegedly hijack chemical tanker off Yemen coast in Gulf of Aden: ReportArmed assailants boarded the chemical tanker Asana in the Gulf of Aden off southern Yemen on Friday and are believed to have taken control ...
17 Jul, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources sayIn a significant escalation, Iran has directed Houthi militias to get ready to obstruct the Red Sea oil passage should the United States ca...
16 Jul, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
After Hormuz, Iran turns to Red Sea gateway as new pressure pointIran is signaling potential closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait via its Houthi allies. This move risks disrupting global trade and vital en...
14 Jul, 2026, 11.07 PM IST