Dollar near one-week high as US-Iran tensions flare, yen nears intervention zoneThe dollar strengthened near a one-week peak. New U.S. strikes in Iran have complicated peace talks. Oil prices rebounded as hopes for a qu...
28 May, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
Iran's top envoys discussing potential peace deal with Qatar prime minister, official saysIran's top negotiator and foreign minister met Qatar's prime minister in Doha for talks with the US. Discussions centered on a potential de...
25 May, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Why US stock market Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq are surging big today: Dow jumps 350 points, Nasdaq jumps 250 points as Intel hits all-time high driving the rallyUS stock market surges today: why Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are rallying sharply despite global tensions? The Dow Jones Industrial Ave...
05 May, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
US fights to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truceThe United States said it reopened a shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz after engaging Iranian forces, sinking six boats that were targe...
05 May, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
US stock market today: Why Dow Jones is down while S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise today — Dow crashes over 160 points as oil surges above $100 and Iran tensions rattle blue-chip stocksUS stock market today shows a sharp split. The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls over 160 points. Oil prices surge above $100. Iran tensio...
04 May, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
EM is back, India is next: Why the 2025 underperformance is the perfect setup for a 2026 comebackEmerging Markets led global returns in 2025, but India lagged due to outflows and weaker earnings. With valuations correcting and domestic ...
02 May, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Why oil and gas prices are rising today, April 29: Brent crude surges past $114 — here’s what rising oil prices mean for gas prices, inflation, and the Fed rate decision todayWhy US oil and gas prices are rising today, April 29: Brent crude has crossed $114 per barrel, while WTI trades above $103. At the center o...
29 Apr, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
India bonds fall after US scraps Iran talks, raising escalation jittersIndian government bonds experienced a dip early Monday as hopes for a US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough faded. This geopolitical uncertainty,...
27 Apr, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Three ships targeted in Hormuz, Iran seizes two: Monitors, GuardsIranian forces seized two container ships and fired on a third vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. These actions threaten a vital trade route i...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Trump says US administration weighing currency swap with UAE as Iran war rattles oil-rich economiesAmerica's President Donald Trump is exploring a currency swap with the United Arab Emirates. This move aims to assist the Middle Eastern al...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
Indian officials see Iran war oil shock as disruptive as CovidIndia is drawing on its Covid-era playbook to cushion the economic blow from the Iran war, with officials warning the disruption to energy ...
16 Apr, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
US Israel-Iran War Day 47: Pakistan mediation, IMF risk warnings and Trump’s ceasefire optimism drive parallel tracksIran War Day 47 Updates: The Iran-Israel war continues with signs of peace talks emerging. US President Donald Trump believes the conflict ...
15 Apr, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
Oil prices jump 7% to top $102/ bbl ahead of US blockade on IranOil prices jumped back above $100 a barrel on Monday as the U.S. Navy prepared to block ships to and from Iran via the Strait of Hormuz in ...
13 Apr, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Trump threatens Iran with ‘Power Plant Day’ if Hormuz stays shutPresident Donald Trump issued a provocative warning to Iran via Truth Social, threatening to target power plants and bridges if the Strait ...
05 Apr, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Oil prices surge 56% on U.S.-Iran tensions: Will Brent crude hit $140 or crash below $100 amid global market volatility? Here’s current oil and gas price analysis, latest market movement, and global energy outlookOil prices have surged over 56% in just one month, the fastest jump in years. Brent crude hit $109 per barrel, its highest since 2022, as U...
02 Apr, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
- Oman's banking sector opts for weekend change
Oman's banks will switch over to a Friday-Saturday weekend with effect from July 1, in order to align their banking activities with interna...
01 Jun, 2008, 01.31 PM IST
- Nani Javeri plans to set up a new bank in Oman
Nani Javeri, former managing director, Birla Sun Life Insurance, is moving to Oman to set up a new bank there.
08 Sep, 2006, 01.54 AM IST