US fertilizer imports from Hormuz-affected ports fell to zero in May, data showThis disruption, stemming from the Iran conflict, has caused fertilizer prices to soar, intensifying strains on American farmers and raisin...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Gold on track for third weekly loss on firm dollar, hawkish Fed signalsGold prices dipped on Friday, heading for a third consecutive weekly loss, pressured by a strengthening dollar and hawkish signals from the...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.58 AM IST
US stocks: US market's indexes advance with boost from chips, Iran optimismU.S. stock indexes rose Thursday, led by semiconductor shares and easing inflation fears, despite anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.42 AM IST
What sanctions are there on Iran and will they be lifted?Iran's oil sales may see a waiver under a new interim deal. However, the country remains under a complex network of international sanctions...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Rupee posts longest winning run in a year on exporter flows, bank dollar salesThe Indian rupee strengthened against the U.S. dollar for the fifth day straight, marking its longest rally in a year. Lenders and exporter...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Taiwan's Lai says defending democracy is not a provocation against ChinaTaiwan's President Lai Ching-te asserts that defending the island's security and freedom from Chinese Communist Party rule is not provocati...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Hi(gh) Gasoline! US retail sales in May rise on auto powerAmerican shoppers spent more in May than anticipated. This boost came from tax refunds and a stock market rise. However, this spending has ...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Dollar clings to two-month peak as Fed rate-hike bets mount, yen slidesThe U.S. dollar reached a two-month high as markets anticipated Federal Reserve rate hikes, pressuring the Japanese yen towards interventio...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
Dollar jumps as Fed holds rates but projects one hike later this yearThe dollar strengthened as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but signaled a potential hike later this year, with policymakers ...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.45 AM IST
US stocks: Nasdaq, S&P fall over 1% as Fed holds rates; traders raise hike betsUS stocks tumbled Wednesday as traders anticipated a Federal Reserve rate hike, with policymakers projecting rising interest rates later th...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.41 AM IST
US stocks: US market ticks up ahead of first Fed policy decision under WarshU.S. stock indexes opened higher on Wednesday, with chip stocks rebounding ahead of the Federal Reserve's first interest rate decision unde...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Iran will reopen Strait of Hormuz and can sell oil freely under deal with US, according to leaksA tentative deal between Iran and the U.S. will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil passage. Iran will be allowed to sell its oil with...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Gold, Silver Prices Today: Silver falls for 2nd session; gold at Rs 1.52 lakh/10 grams ahead of US Fed policy meet. Key levels to watchGold and silver prices edged lower on MCX amid easing rate hike expectations and optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran deal. While domestic f...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Gold edges up as rate-hike fears ease; Fed rate decision in focusGold prices are climbing for the fifth consecutive session. Optimism surrounding a U.S.-Iran peace deal is easing concerns about interest r...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
Why are oil prices down while gold and silver prices up today? Reasons behind crude oil fall, precious metals rally, analyst insights and market outlookWhy are oil prices down while gold and silver prices up today? Oil prices fell to a three-month low as hopes grew that the Strait of Hormuz...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.45 AM IST
US-Iran deal allows Tehran to immediately sell oil: ReportAmerica will permit Iran to start selling oil and fuel immediately. This follows a memorandum of understanding to end a war. Sanctions on I...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Global drugmakers rush to boost US presence as tariff threat loomsGlobal drug companies are boosting U.S. production and stockpiling medicines. This is a response to potential tariffs on branded drugs. Com...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST