India, Uzbekistan discuss bilateral ties during foreign minister Jaishankar's Azerbaijan visitExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov in Azerbaijan’s Baku to discuss bilateral issues and str...
24 Oct, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
US consumer sentiment near record low ahead of midterm electionsIn October, consumer sentiment in the U.S. plummeted to a concerning 48.0, driven by rising prices and economic worries amid the ongoing Mi...
24 Oct, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
US business activity cools in October; strong demand fueling price pressuresUS business activity experienced a slight slowdown in October, though strong demand allowed price increases. The S&P Global Composite PMI O...
23 Oct, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
World shares are mixed after Wall Street's AI-related losses, while oil prices jumpGlobal stock markets displayed a mix of outcomes while oil prices surged due to escalating tensions in Iran. Brent crude soared past $114 p...
23 Oct, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Iran caps dollar purchases at $1,000 per day amid sanctions-hit economyIran has introduced new rules for buying US dollars through banks and exchange offices as sanctions strain its financial system. Under the ...
23 Oct, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Oil Price Today (October 23): Crude oil ticks over $114, jumps nearly 8% this week as energy attacks intensify. What are experts saying?Brent crude futures rose 50 cents, or 0.45%, to $114.02 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 40 cents, or 0.42%, t...
23 Oct, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Trump invokes Cold War-era Defense Production Act for oil production, refiningUS President Donald Trump has determined that petroleum production and refining are essential for national defense. This decision allows po...
23 Oct, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 7.32% in first pullback since late AugustUS mortgage rates eased for the first time since late August, with the average 30-year fixed rate falling to 7.32% from 7.40% last week, Fr...
22 Oct, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Oil Price Today (October 22): Crude oil above $112 as energy infra attacks heighten supply fears. More tension ahead?Brent crude traded 3% higher at $112.38 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was trading more than $100 a barrel. Brent h...
22 Oct, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
"Not negotiating": Trump says "something will happen fairly soon" with Iran, as US mulls fresh strikesUS President Donald Trump indicated that there are no negotiations occurring with Iran at this time. He mentioned that something significan...
22 Oct, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
US weighs fresh strikes on Iran; Tehran warns of 'father of all bombs': ReportsThe United States and Israel have devised plans for military strikes on Iran following the midterm elections. Iranian officials have also t...
22 Oct, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
When it comes to Trump's economy, these are the numbers that matter before mid-term electionsUnited States President Donald Trump attempted to convince voters before the upcoming mid-term elections that the American economy is growi...
21 Oct, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
ECB says AI, greener economy help euro zone weather energy shockDespite facing substantial energy challenges from escalating oil and gas prices, the euro zone economy has shown resilience in growth. Econ...
21 Oct, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Global Market | Safe-haven assets under pressure: Dollar, Swiss franc, German bonds and gold in focusSafe-haven demand is shifting amid AI-driven market volatility, geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices and mounting government debt. T...
21 Oct, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Rupee ends flat as stock slump, importer hedging erodes bounceThe Indian rupee held steady even as it initially surged, influenced by rising dollar demand from importers. However, the local stock marke...
19 Oct, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Houthis are helping Iran turn Saudi Arabia into a pressure point: Here's howHouthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are increasing, disrupting investments and key infrastructure. The Houthis are seeking recognition and an en...
16 Oct, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
US announces new Iran-related sanctions targeting 16 people, 10 entitiesThe United States has imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and 10 entities connected to Iran's financial operations. US Treasury Secretary S...
16 Oct, 2026, 07.34 AM IST