Explained: Why is stock market rising today even as Iran-US war escalates, oil prices cross $85Indian equities rallied on Wednesday despite escalating Iran-US tensions and Brent crude crossing $85 a barrel, as investors bet the confli...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Charting the global economy: Iran war continues to cloud outlookJapan's bank lending expansion suggests room for the central bank to raise rates further. Meanwhile, high borrowing costs continue to impac...
12 Jul, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
One attack, one warning: The world's energy lifeline is still vulnerableAn attack on a Qatari LNG carrier in the Strait of Hormuz has raised concerns. This incident suggests ongoing threats to commercial shippin...
07 Jul, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Trump’s war means higher global interest rates for years to comeGlobal interest rates are set to remain higher for longer, with Bloomberg Economics forecasting borrowing costs elevated by up to half a pe...
06 Jul, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
Will Sensex, Nifty continue to rally on Monday? Q1 earnings among 6 factors to drive Dalal Street this weekSensex gained around 262 points to close at 77,764 on Friday, while Nifty 50 rose more than 95 points to end the session above 24,270 durin...
05 Jul, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Sensex jumps 262 points, Nifty closes above 24,270. 7 key factors behind today's D-Street gainsIndian stock markets surged on Friday, with Sensex and Nifty climbing over 0.3% each. This rally was fueled by easing Middle East tensions,...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
In 1998, South Korea urged people to save the country from bankruptcy. Millions lined up with gold wedding rings and baby bracelets, raising $2.1 billion in just four monthsIn January 1998, millions of ordinary South Koreans voluntarily donated gold, including wedding rings and baby bracelets, to help their nat...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsIt is probably time to be bullish as an investor. But remember two things. One: Valuations are still not cheap. Two: Because it is over and...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp win; India bourses insulated from AI boomIn bagging the top job at WhatsApp, Cred’s Kunal Shah has done what no Indian entrepreneur could do. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
23 Jun, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
US President Donald Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in FranceGlobal economic leaders gather in France amid rising inflation and oil prices. A recent deal between the U.S. and Iran offers optimism, but...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
School assembly news headlines for June 17: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the dayToday's school assembly news covers significant national developments including new prescription mandates for medicinal syrups and ISRO's u...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian shares surge, oil skids on Gulf dealMarkets globally surged as a tentative US-Iran peace deal emerged, promising to ease inflation and reduce the need for interest rate hikes....
15 Jun, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
Charting the Global Economy: War pushes up prices, dents growthThe Iran war is fueling a global inflation wave, prompting the European Central Bank to raise interest rates for the first time in nearly t...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
From Alphonso to Kesar: How a tiny fly halted India’s mango exports to Japan after two decadesJapan has suspended fresh mango imports from India for the 2026 season due to concerns over pest treatment procedures at an Indian facility...
28 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Energy, economics and old ties: Why Marco Rubio's Modi meeting mattersUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Discussions focused on energy security amid a global crisi...
23 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Marco Rubio holds talks with PM Modi during Delhi visit; invites prime minister to White HouseUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Discussions focused on energy security, trade, and defense...
23 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic rowJapan's Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa confirmed a brief, undisclosed conversation with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao before a dinne...
23 May, 2026, 12.40 PM IST