World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.5%; India seen growing 6.6% amid Iran warGlobal economic growth is set to slow to 2.5% this year. The World Bank attributes this to the Iran war, which has driven up energy prices ...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Rupee drops to 95.76 vs USD on dollar demand from oil cos, nearly erases RBI-led gainsThursday saw the Indian rupee slip against the U.S. dollar, negating earlier improvements that were supported by measures from the central ...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon tiesAfter a five-year hiatus, Saudi Arabia is reopening its market to Lebanese imports, a decision that stemmed from previous drug smuggling ap...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Dollar shaky as investors weigh rate outlook, Middle East worriesU.S. dollar weakened amid new Middle East strikes and rising consumer inflation, causing investor unease about the Federal Reserve's policy...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Gold slides 3% as Middle East escalation fuels inflation, rate-hike concernsGold prices dropped over 3% as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions fueled inflation and interest rate hike fears. Investors awaited key U.S. data...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
FOREX-Dollar steadies following US strikes on Iran and ahead of inflation dataThe dollar held steady as U.S. strikes on Iran followed a helicopter incident, though President Trump downplayed the event. Investors await...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
Emirates to offer incentives, safety assurances as Iran war hits travelEmirates plans incentives beyond lower fares to attract passengers concerned about the Iran war. The airline prioritizes reliability and cu...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Rupee gains as oil retreat soothes, inflow expectations erode weakening biasThe Indian Rupee strengthened on Tuesday due to falling oil prices. Regulatory measures are expected to reduce India's balance of payments ...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran warIndia's economy, once humming with benign inflation and steady growth, now faces mounting costs from the Iran war. As a major oil importer,...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Iran ends military operations against Israel, warns of harsher attacks if strikes on Lebanon persistIran's armed forces declared an end to military operations against Israel, but warned of escalated attacks if Israeli strikes on Lebanon co...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
RBI ramped rupee defense to record before government bazookaThe Reserve Bank of India has reached a record $110-$115 billion in its net-short dollar book, a key tool for defending the rupee. This sig...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Rupee slumps as elevated crude, Treasury yields support dollarA raft of measures aimed at supporting the currency battered by the impact of the months-long Iran war had boosted the rupee to its best da...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Iran fired nearly 30 missiles at Israel since Sunday night: Military officialIran launched almost 30 ballistic missiles at Israel starting Sunday night. This marks the first direct confrontation between the two natio...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
India bonds slip as US-Iran risks derail post-policy rallyIndian government bonds faced pressure early Monday. Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions pushed oil prices higher. This overshadowed recent suppo...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
India’s consumer demand remains resilient despite Iran war, inflation pressures; FMCG firms stay cautiously optimisticDespite geopolitical turmoil and inflation, domestic consumption of essentials and personal care products remains resilient. Company execut...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
More oil escapes Hormuz, keeping traders guessingIran war: Tankers are using stealth to exit the Strait of Hormuz, freeing oil trapped in the Gulf. The practice of ships going dark is wide...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Dollar steady as traders await progress on Middle East peace talksThe US dollar held steady as global markets adopted a cautious stance. Investors are closely watching Middle East peace talks and upcoming ...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.21 AM IST