From Varuni to bhang: How India’s ancient drinking traditions became a colonial tax machineThroughout history, ancient Indian cultures embraced intoxicants such as toddy and cannabis, weaving them into the fabric of religious and ...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Global Market: Taiwan dollar surges to one-month high as foreign flows boost currencyTaiwandollar surged 0.5% to a one-month high as foreign investors poured funds intolocal equities. The move reflects stronger capital inflo...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
IRS announces new rules Trump Accounts for contribution towards employees’ dependent children. All you need to knowEmployers can now contribute $2,500 each year to Trump Accounts designed for children's savings. Alongside this, employees have the option ...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Cars were once a “New Terror of Locomotion” in America, and almost anyone could drive one. Then Driver’s Licenses arrived, but tests were still not requiredIn the early days of automobiles, there were virtually no regulations governing their use, prompting the eventual requirement for driver's ...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Bank of Baroda raises $700 million in first overseas bond issue since 2019Bank of Baroda raised $700 million through three-year and five-year dollar bonds, marking its first overseas issue in over seven years. Str...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
US deficit reaches $1.8 trillion in first 10 months of fiscal 2026US federal budget deficit hit a record $432 billion in July, taking the fiscal 2026 shortfall to $1.799 trillion in the first 10 months. Hi...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
US Treasuries hold gains as softer inflation weakens rate-hike fearsUS Treasuries maintained gains as consumer prices rose moderately in July. The government's ten-year note auction cleared at a high yield r...
13 Aug, 2026, 01.25 AM IST
US Stock Market: Treasury yields pare gains as Iran comments dampen hopes for Strait of Hormuz dealUS Treasury yields pared gains as hopes for a U.S.-Iran agreement faded after Tehran indicated the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed unl...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
US yield curve twists expose Trump's and Bessent's rate dilemmaU.S. bond yields are surging to unprecedented levels, putting the Trump administration in a tough spot. While President Trump pushes for lo...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
'Compulsive addiction to sanctions': Iran accuses US of being 'incapable' of pursuing diplomacyIran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei on Tuesday accused the US of being “addicted” to sanctions, saying Washington resorts t...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
US bonds fall as markets weight inflation, Middle East risksAs treasury yields climbed on Monday, investors geared up for significant inflation data due later this week. The ongoing geopolitical tens...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
US defends dollar as yen weakness threatens global currency orderThe US treasury has stepped in to bolster the Japanese yen and several other currencies, signaling a potential decline of the dollar and hi...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
ONGC, Shell India ink pact to explore deepwater blocks, LNG sourcingONGC and Shell Energy India have signed a non-binding agreement for exploration. They will explore deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil and ga...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Dollar near two-month trough as US inflation data awaitedThe US dollar experienced a decline against major currencies as investors closely monitor upcoming inflation figures. Both the euro and ste...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
US Treasury yields fall as jobs report dashes hike betsU.S. Treasury yields saw a drop on Friday following an unexpected decline in July's job numbers. Traders subsequently lowered their predict...
08 Aug, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
US Treasury keeps coupon auction sizes steadyThe US Treasury has announced it will keep its issuance of both coupon and floating-rate notes consistent for the upcoming quarters. This s...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Treasuries rise as falling oil eases pressure on FedTreasury yields declined on Tuesday as oil prices dropped significantly. This decrease followed reports of progress toward resolving the Ir...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.44 AM IST