A trade war between Canada and the US deepens rupture in what had been a close and durable allianceCanada and the US are heading towards a potential full-scale trade war after last-ditch tariff negotiations collapsed, marking a major brea...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
Gold regains momentum as weak dollar, safe haven demand and seasonal buying support pricesGold prices have surged sharply in August, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar, expectations of monetary easing, geopolitical tensions, and s...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
5 world market themes for the week aheadThe Jackson Hole symposium is just around the corner, bringing together central bank chiefs to tackle the pressing issue of global inflatio...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
US, Iran trade threats as Washington readies ‘toughest sanctions’The United States is set to announce stringent economic sanctions against Iran. These measures could significantly impact Iran and its key ...
22 Aug, 2026, 07.02 AM IST
US Treasury bond buybacks spark fresh fears over dollar weaknessThe US Treasury’s expanded bond-buyback programme has raised concerns that efforts to contain long-term borrowing costs could pressure the ...
21 Aug, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Canada, US ‘very close’ to trade deal as tariff deadline loomsCanada and the United States are very close to agreeing a trade deal. This agreement could help reduce months of tariffs and counter duties...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
Donald Trump expands Cuba crackdown as island’s economy plunges deeper into crisisThe Trump administration is increasing economic penalties on Cuban industries. New sanctions target mining, metal, and construction compani...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
US unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week with layoffs still sparseUS weekly jobless claims fell to 206,000 last week from a revised 212,000, signalling that layoffs remain historically low despite higher e...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Oil pain pins India bonds in range; RBI minutes to give next cueIndian government bonds showed little movement on Wednesday, trading in a tight range. The increase in oil prices countered support drawn f...
19 Aug, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Why rising Treasury yields are becoming a growing risk for the US economyA sell-off in U.S. Treasuries has pushed yields higher, raising borrowing costs for households, companies and the federal government. Highe...
19 Aug, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
India bonds cling to range as traders parse oil riskIndian government bonds experienced restrained trading on Wednesday, influenced by softer U.S. Treasury yields which offered some stability...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Dollar drifts near multi-month lows as Treasury yields ease; Fed minutes awaitedThe U.S. dollar slipped against leading currencies on Wednesday, influenced by a decline in treasury yields from their recent highs. Invest...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
Global bond yields rise to multi-year highs as inflation and fiscal concerns intensifyGlobal bond yields surged on Tuesday, with US, Japanese and German government borrowing costs hitting multi-year or multi-decade highs. Ris...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Fitch affirms US at AA+ with stable outlook, flags fiscal and inflation risksFitch Ratings affirmed the US sovereign credit rating at AA+ with a stable outlook, citing economic resilience and the dollar’s reserve-cur...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Fitch keeps United States at 'AA+', cites economic resilience amid fiscal risksFitch has affirmed the United States’ sovereign credit rating at “AA+” with a stable outlook, citing its large economy, high per-capita inc...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Donald Trump is making a rare Western trip to raise cash for Republicans and talk about the economyPresident Trump visits California and Nevada to contrast his economic policies with Democrats. He aims to bolster Republican support in upc...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
US unemployment rate eases to 4.1%; employers cut 23,000 jobs in JulyThe United States economy unexpectedly lost jobs in July, which may affect Federal Reserve decisions. Nonfarm payrolls decreased by 23,000 ...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST