Iran war forces cash-strapped Asian nations to buy expensive LNGPakistan and Bangladesh face high LNG costs due to Middle East conflict. This situation strains government finances and prompts rethinking ...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikesThe United States and Iran are engaged in daily bombings over the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump's strategy of escalating airstrikes fac...
21 Jul, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
IMF approves $690 million for Ukraine after reviewThe International Monetary Fund board approved $690 million for Ukraine's loan program. This funding brings total disbursements to about $2...
21 Jul, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
Pakistan can hit an oil jackpot amid a widening US-Iran warGulf states are seeking military partnerships with Pakistan amid regional tensions. Pakistan could gain oil and investment while deepening ...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
Pakistan's current account slips into $139m deficit in FY26Pakistan registered a current account deficit of USD 139 million in the last fiscal year. This marked a reversal from the previous year's s...
18 Jul, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Saudi Arabia rolls over $3 billion loan to Pakistan: ReportSaudi Arabia has rolled over its USD 3 billion debt to Pakistan. Pakistan's finance minister confirmed the debt rollover was completed. The...
17 Jul, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Global Market: ECB weighs inflation risks, digital Euro progress at July meetingAccording to Reuters, policymakers are widely expected to keep the ECB's key interest rate unchanged at 2.25%, following June's surprise ra...
17 Jul, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
US Stock Market: Fed's Jefferson signals openness to rate hike if inflation stays elevatedFederal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson indicated potential interest rate hikes if inflation fails to improve. Current policy remains a...
17 Jul, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Pakistan worries about being drawn into US-Iran conflict after Houthis attack Saudi ArabiaRecent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have frustrated Pakistan significantly. These actions threaten to draw Islamabad into the conflict, c...
16 Jul, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Global Market: European shares edge lower as earnings, M&A activity offset by Middle East tensionsEuropean shares traded slightly lower as investors assessed corporate earnings and merger news. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East ke...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
US Stock Market: Fed Beige Book signals improving economy as inflation eases, but fuel costs and tariffs remain risksThe US economy shows moderate expansion with improving employment figures. Inflation is easing across Federal Reserve districts, though fue...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Asian refiners may be the surprise winners of fresh fuels crunchAsian refiners are well positioned to ship petroleum products globally. Renewed Middle East conflict and Russian diesel export bans are tig...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Global growth set to slow to 2.5% and India 'will lose a step too': Moody's AnalyticsMoody's Analytics expects global growth to slow to 2.5% in 2026, saying India too "will lose a step" amid a broader moderation in activity....
16 Jul, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Global Market: ECB monitoring Middle East conflict for inflation risksThe European Central Bank sees no immediate inflation fallout from the Iran conflict. Policymakers are closely watching for indirect price ...
15 Jul, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
One misstep away: Pakistan’s Iran tightrope faces its toughest testSaudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement are facing renewed conflict, raising regional escalation fears and making Pakistan's strategic bal...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Global Market: Chinese stocks hit three-month lows as growth worries, Middle East tensions weighChinese and Hong Kong stocks fell to three-month lows on Tuesday. Investors grew cautious ahead of key economic data and Middle East tensio...
14 Jul, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Asia growth improves but ADB warns of persistent headwindsAsian economic growth is projected at 4.9% for 2026, a slight improvement from earlier forecasts. Lingering Middle East conflict impacts co...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.04 AM IST