World Bank sees commodity prices surging 23% in 2026 on Middle East warCommodity prices were projected to rise 23% in 2026 as the Middle East war disrupted energy supplies and shipping, while grain disruptions ...
28 Oct, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Pentagon's 'doomsday' plan as World War III fears grow: How US bases are planning to survive for 90 days as UK urges people to 'Be Ready' for crisisAmid fears of a potential World War III, the Pentagon' Doomsday plan is to keep major US military bases operational for 90 days without out...
28 Oct, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
Weak returns at home fuel India's overseas retail investing boomIndian retail investors are increasingly venturing into global markets, significantly boosting their overseas investments. In response, dom...
28 Oct, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
Bombs, billions, and household bills: How much is the US-Iran war costing America and its people? Here's all about the war's price tagBy mid-October 2023, the US-Iran war had incurred costs totaling $47 billion, not counting damages to military bases following Iranian assa...
28 Oct, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Weak domestic returns fuel India's overseas retail investing boomIndian investors are turning to global funds as domestic market performance remains weak and opportunities abroad increase. A surge in over...
28 Oct, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
US Fed opens two-day meeting with markets expecting rate holdPolicymakers at the US Federal Reserve opened a two-day meeting Tuesday to set interest rates, with markets expecting them to hold steady d...
27 Oct, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
‘America’s Nostradamus’ warns of Iran nuclear threat, MBS prophecy, 27-year war, US collapse by 2028 and more chilling predictionsJohn Hogue, dubbed “America’s Nostradamus,” predicts a possible nuclear conflict involving Iran, a 27-year global war and the collapse of U...
26 Oct, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
India appears better stocked for West Asia crisis, but oil shock threatensIn West Asia, tensions are affecting energy and fertilizer supplies, prompting adjustments by the Indian government. Freight costs have sur...
26 Oct, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
‘I lived on fish and chips’: 107-year-old World War II veteran from Wales shares his secret to a long lifeOwen Filer, a remarkable centenarian and WWII veteran from Wales, celebrated his 107th birthday in October with joyous festivities. He attr...
26 Oct, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
FCNR(B) scheme has bought India 3-5 years, but $170 billion repayment cliff looms: Uday KotakUday Kotak has described India’s $130-billion-plus FCNR(B) mobilisation as a “strong insurance policy” against global shocks, but warned th...
26 Oct, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Warren Buffett’s 6 golden rules for investors after retirementWarren Buffett’s retirement advice focuses on low-cost index investing, paying off high-interest debt, maintaining cash reserves, staying w...
25 Oct, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Brookfield builds Qatar presence with Doha officeBrookfield has established a new office in Doha which focuses on its global credit platform and investment opportunities. This step aims to...
25 Oct, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Donald Trump approval ratings improve ahead of November 3 US midterm elections. Will it help Republicans?With Donald Trump approval ratings touching historic lows, he has left little doubt, despite his public claims to the contrary, that he see...
25 Oct, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk| A ₹25,000 monthly SIP can grow to ₹2.17 crore in 15 years—with a 10% annual step-up: Jeet MarwadiIn an interview with Kshitij Anand of ETMarkets, Jeet Marwadi, Founder and Managing Director of 1 Finance, explains why reviewing loans, in...
23 Oct, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
HSBC CEO says alternative routes could make Strait of Hormuz 'redundant' in five yearsHSBC Group CEO Georges Elhedery on Tuesday said the Gulf region would recover from the impact of the Iran war through investments in altern...
20 Oct, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Wealth creation lessons from Charlie Munger: His ‘get rich slow’ system is a golden formula to achieve financial freedomCharlie Munger believed that building wealth takes time, patience and disciplined financial decisions. His ‘get rich slow’ philosophy warne...
19 Oct, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
IMF and World Bank meetings leave developing countries with more questions than answersThe recent discussions at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank left developing nations feeling uncertain about their futures. Del...
18 Oct, 2026, 04.31 PM IST