Global Market | Safe-haven assets under pressure: Dollar, Swiss franc, German bonds and gold in focusSafe-haven demand is shifting amid AI-driven market volatility, geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices and mounting government debt. T...
21 Oct, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Global Market: China's yuan hits four-year high on export strength, weak dollarChina’s onshore yuan touched a more than four-year high against the US dollar, supported by robust exports, resilient economic growth, fore...
21 Oct, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
France has a proud tradition of protesting, and sometimes people lose their headsFrance is experiencing significant protests driven by rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. Recent demonstrations have escala...
21 Oct, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
With France embroiled in protest, a look at the nation's economic standing by the numbersFrance is grappling with significant economic challenges as public debt continues to rise, exceeding 119% of GDP. Government spending repre...
21 Oct, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
Bessent sees no spillover from France bond market’s turmoilScott Bessent, the US Treasury secretary, expressed that the French bond market will not affect other markets. He acknowledged the economic...
21 Oct, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
European stocks extend slide as French protests dent risk appetitePolitical turmoil in France has cast a shadow over European markets, leading investors to adopt a more cautious stance. The STOXX 600 index...
20 Oct, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
After US DeepSeek order, China says it will protect firmsChina consistently opposes the over-generalisation of national security as well as the politicisation of science, technology and trade issu...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Trump invokes France riots to rally support for embattled Republican in KansasTrump held a rally in Park City, Kansas, to support Senator Roger Marshall amid rising political tensions. He used protests in France to wa...
20 Oct, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
As midterms loom, Trump seizes on France unrest for political gainProtests in France erupt over high inflation, leading to political discussions in the US midterm elections. President Donald Trump cites th...
20 Oct, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
France is on fire but something more dangerous burns below the unrestFrance is engulfed in protests as the public gives vent to growing anger over soaring expenses and diminishing educational quality. Citizen...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Global Markets: French markets tumble as riots add to political crisisProtests across France have led to significant declines in the country's financial markets and stocks. French government officials requeste...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Sterling hits 17-month high against euroSterling hit a fresh 17-month high against the euro on Monday as street riots in France and elevated energy prices weighed on the single cu...
19 Oct, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Dollar firmer, euro weakens as French protests turn violentIn Asia, the dollar saw a minor uptick as unrest in France put pressure on the euro, causing a small decline. Emerging market currencies, n...
19 Oct, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Trump urges France to close borders over immigration, says country is ‘burning’Donald Trump has advised France to close its borders and manage immigration to confront ongoing problems. He claimed that diversity has con...
18 Oct, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Charting the global economy: Inflationary pressures mount in USA broad upswing in consumer prices last month helps reinforce expectations for additional Federal Reserve interest-rate increases in the mo...
18 Oct, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
Central bankers eye higher rates as AI boom fuels scramble for cashThe surge in artificial intelligence is sparking worldwide investments while simultaneously elevating borrowing rates for both governments ...
17 Oct, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
US Treasury yields fall sharply on AI jittersIn a significant market shift, US Treasury yields fell sharply as investors flocked to safe-haven assets following an AI-induced tech sello...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.47 PM IST