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Global chip stocks surge as blowout Micron results reignite AI rallyGlobal chip stocks experienced a significant rally on Thursday, fueled by Micron Technology's stellar financial results and optimistic outl...
Bank of America names new Southeast Asia investment banking head, memo showsBank of America has appointed Dominic Tan as its new head of Southeast Asia investment banking, a role he will juggle alongside his existin...
Reopening of Strait of Hormuz to lower tail risk, but supply normalisation to be costly: S&PS&P Global Ratings suggests reopening the Strait of Hormuz eases immediate risks for Asia Pacific, but expects uneven and costly supply nor...
FIFA 2026: South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup historySouth Africa achieved a historic World Cup knockout stage berth, stunning South Korea 1-0. Despite an initial setback, the Bafana Bafana se...
D-Street soars on wings of peace and chances of an oil windfallIndian markets surged on Wednesday, reversing Tuesday's losses, buoyed by falling crude oil prices and a positive sentiment from the monsoo...
Soccer: World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacleDespite high ticket prices and travel restrictions, the World Cup is witnessing record attendance in the US, driven by a love for grand spe...
Global Markets | European shares hold flat on US-Iran talks; Rheinmetall slidesEuropean markets saw a flat opening as investors weighed U.S.-Iran talks. Defence giant Rheinmetall plunged on reports of Germany scrapping...
Jaishankar, South Korean FM discuss deepening strategic partnership in SeoulIndia's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun in Seoul to bolster bilateral ties, with discussio...
These 7 plants look hand-painted, but their stunning colours are completely natural. Add these to your home garden to spruce up the spaceBrighten your home with houseplants that boast stunning, colourful foliage instead of flowers. From the elegant pink stripes of Calathea or...
Tech-Led global selloff, Fed rate fears weigh on Indian equitiesIndian stock markets experienced their sharpest single-day drop in nearly a month, mirroring a global tech sell-off. The Nifty 50 and BSE S...
Global Market | European shares slip on Fed hike bets, tech dragEuropean markets opened lower Tuesday, impacted by anticipated US Federal Reserve rate hikes and concerns over escalating corporate AI inve...
NSA Ajit Doval meets senior Iranian security officialIn a significant diplomatic engagement, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held discussions with Iran's Deputy Secretary for Defence Affa...
World Bank approves USD 1.5 bn loan to support India's reforms, job creationIndia's push for private sector-led growth and job creation has received a significant boost with the World Bank approving USD 1.5 billion ...
Warsh Fed era heralds a new trial for Asian currenciesNew Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh's hawkish stance on inflation has surprised markets, signaling a stronger dollar. This poses a challe...
A stock trader’s guide to navigating rare ‘Super El Niño’As fears over the Iran conflict ease, investors are turning their attention to climate risk, with a potential “Super El Niño” emerging as a...
India to host key BRICS security conclave amid rising geopolitical tensions; Wang Yi, Shoigu to attendTop security officials from BRICS nations, including China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russia's NSA Sergei Shoigu, are gathering in New ...
World Bank clears $1.5 billion package to boost India's structural reforms, private sector jobsThe World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion financing package for India, aimed at accelerating structural reforms and stimulating private se...
India's m-cap tops $5 trillion, climbs back into global top sixIndia's stock market value has crossed the $5 trillion mark. This surge has placed India back in the sixth position globally. The rebound f...
India to remain fastest-growing major economy at 6.6 pc in FY27, down from 7.2 last year: World BankIndia will remain the world's fastest-growing major economy. Growth is projected to slow to 6.6 percent in fiscal year 2026-27. This modera...
South Asia can generate millions of jobs through agriculture sector: World Bank GroupWith agriculture sector employing around 43 per cent of the South Asian workforce, the region has strong potential to emerge as a global le...