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
Why Trump and other G7 leaders meeting without China might be a mistakeThe G7, a club of wealthy nations, faces questions about excluding China. China's economy now surpasses most G7 members. However, the G7's ...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Trump and other G7 leaders are meeting without China. Is that a mistake?The G7, a club of wealthy nations, faces questions about its relevance without China. China's economy now surpasses most G7 members. Howeve...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Dollar at two-month high as Gulf hostilities flare, yen near intervention zoneAlthough Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire, a broader peace deal remained elusive, keeping oil prices elevated and supporting dema...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
What is Section 301? Trump’s new tariff sword to hurt India and other partners?US and Indian trade officials are in New Delhi for crucial talks. They aim to finalize an interim trade pact before a key tariff deadline. ...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Parle Melody: The ₹1 soft power twist Modi served to Meloni and the worldPrime Minister Modi's gift of a Parle Melody toffee to Italy's Giorgia Meloni symbolised India's evolving soft power. Beyond traditional ex...
21 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
World imbalances trouble G-7 in wake of Trump’s China encounterGlobal finance ministers convene in Paris to address lopsided world growth, focusing on structural misalignments after the US-China trade s...
17 May, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
5 world market themes for the week aheadPresident Trump visits China this week. Saudi Aramco reports results amid a fragile situation. Economic data will reveal the Middle East co...
09 May, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Why are gas prices down today, and will Waha Hub rates rise or decline in near future? US natgas futures, Henry Hub futures, European TTF futures and Japan-Korea MarkerWhy are gas prices down today, and will Waha Hub rates rise or decline in near future? US natural gas futures dropped after weaker demand f...
06 May, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
International funds deliver up to 50% returns in a year, subscriptions halted. Should investors book profits or stay invested?International funds have delivered up to 50% returns in one year, supported by a global tech rally, rupee depreciation, and strong earnings...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Seoul mates, India can swipe rightIndia and South Korea are enhancing their strong partnership. President Lee Jae-myung's visit highlights a focus on trade and technology. S...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
US Sec 301 probe: India rejects allegations, requests for terminations of both investigationsIndia has strongly rejected US allegations of excess structural capacity and production, asserting the USTR's investigation lacks a "cogent...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
China surpasses US as India's largest trading partner in FY26; trade gap swells to USD 112.16 bnIndia's trade with China reached USD 151.1 billion in 2025-26, making it the largest partner. The trade deficit with China widened signific...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
Japan reports $63 billion trade surplus with US as it talks with Trump on tariffsJapan's fiscal year saw a trade deficit of 5.2 trillion yen, despite a significant surplus of 9 trillion yen with the US. This surplus is a...
17 Apr, 2025, 10.32 AM IST
- Japan's trade surplus shrinks 87 percent in July
Japan's trade surplus shrank sharply in July on higher oil and commodities prices.
21 Aug, 2008, 03.59 PM IST