Fitch upgrades Sri Lanka's rating to 'B-'Fitch Ratings upgraded Sri Lanka’s long-term foreign-currency default rating to ‘B-’ from ‘CCC+’ and maintained a stable outlook, citing ma...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Global Market: Diesel prices surge to record highs as wars squeeze global fuel suppliesGlobal diesel markets are facing mounting supply pressures as refinery outages, export curbs and shipping disruptions reduce availability a...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
A Bangladeshi garment maker is stitching its way through the Middle East energy crunchEnergy shortages are disrupting production at most Bangladeshi garment factories. Buyers are canceling or reducing orders due to these powe...
22 Sep, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Climate Week talks balance hope for clean energy against uncertainty over AIGlobal leaders are meeting to address Earth's worsening health and climate change impacts. A renewable energy boom offers hope, while artif...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Oil Price Today (September 22): Crude oil snaps 4-day fall, hovers near $101 on potential US-Iran talk. What’s next?Brent crude futures for November rose 74 cents, or 0.75%, to $101 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for October, which expir...
22 Sep, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Rupee gains for third day as crude eases, but volatility persistsThe rupee strengthened for a third straight session to 95.8150 against the dollar as Brent crude eased to $101.5 a barrel. However, dollar ...
21 Sep, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
US Market: Equity funds see fourth straight week of outflows as oil, rate hike concerns mountUS equity funds saw a fourth consecutive week of outflows as rising oil prices, inflation concerns and expectations of further Federal Rese...
21 Sep, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Oil Price Today (September 21): Crude oil falls for 4th day, below $102. What’s triggering the fall?Brent crude futures fell $2.16 cents, or 2.1%, to $101.70 a barrel after settling 0.91% lower on Friday. US West Texas Intermediate crude d...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Trump’s Iran war bill hits $45.1 billion and countingThe Pentagon estimates the US conflict with Iran has cost $45.1 billion. This figure surpasses earlier Congressional Budget Office projecti...
20 Sep, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
NCP (SP) asks Centre to spell out economic fallout of US tariff threat over Russian oilThe NCP (SP) seeks details on India's economic exposure to a new US law. This legislation authorizes significant tariffs on nations buying ...
19 Sep, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Crude shock to hit oil companies' margins, but refining gains could save Q2 showOil breached $100 a barrel this month with Brent crude at around $107 as US-Iran clashes stoked supply fears. Retail fuel marketing margins...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
The Iran war is driving clean energy development. It's not enough to help the planet, yetGlobal clean energy adoption is increasing due to the war against Iran. However, this shift is not yet sufficient to combat climate change ...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Pakistan announces austerity measures to conserve fuel as Gulf conflict spiralsPakistan announced austerity measures to conserve energy and reduce government spending. These steps include cutting fuel for official vehi...
17 Sep, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
US midterm elections 2026: Record diesel prices hit at worst time in key battleground states16 Sep, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
How the great gas crisis of 2030 will play outA speculative scenario set in October 2030 imagines a third global natural gas crisis in eight years, as faltering US shale output, extreme...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmersRecord diesel prices are squeezing US farmers as they harvest corn and soybeans, adding to higher fertiliser, seed and equipment costs. The...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goodsIn the U.S., diesel prices have soared to unprecedented levels, surpassing six dollars a gallon. This spike is primarily caused by tensions...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.34 PM IST