Global market: Japan Q2 GDP misses estimates, but BOJ rate hike bets remain intactJapan’s second-quarter economic growth missed expectations as weaker household consumption and business investment offset resilient exports...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks rise as chipmakers rally on strong earningsChinese and Hong Kong equities advanced, led by technology and semiconductor stocks following strong corporate earnings, while consumer and...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
Global Market: Japan stocks edge lower after GDP growth misses forecastsJapanese equities traded mostly lower as weaker-than-expected economic growth and elevated oil prices weighed on investor sentiment. Concer...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
US Stock Market: Fed uncertainty, oil prices in focus as earnings sustain market optimismInvestors enter the week focused on interest rates, inflation and geopolitical risks, while strong corporate earnings support equities. The...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Zinc Rally: What's drivingprices to record highs and what lies ahead?Zinc prices have escalated to their highest levels in years on international markets, fueled by supply interruptions and dwindling stockpil...
16 Aug, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Bitcoin near $63,000 as weaker ETF demand and cancelled SEC meeting dampen crypto sentimentBitcoin hovered near $63,000 as weaker ETF demand and a cancelled SEC meeting weighed on crypto sentiment. Bitcoin and Ethereum declined, w...
15 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Assam eyes Japanese investment, JETRO delegation explores partnerships in semiconductors, tea, and tourismAssam's chief secretary met a Japanese delegation to explore investment opportunities. Discussions covered semiconductors, renewable energy...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
Global Market: Rising real yields raise fresh risks for stocks and global economic growthReal borrowing costs across major economies have climbed to multi-year highs as heavy government borrowing and large technology companies’ ...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Galaxy Surfactants shares hit 20% upper circuit as Q1 profit more than doubles YoY to Rs 166 croreGalaxy Surfactants shares hit a 20% upper circuit after the company reported a 109% year-on-year jump in Q1FY27 net profit to Rs 165.9 cror...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Fitch keeps United States at 'AA+', cites economic resilience amid fiscal risksFitch has affirmed the United States’ sovereign credit rating at “AA+” with a stable outlook, citing its large economy, high per-capita inc...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Oil Price Today (August 14): Crude oil dips below $88 despite Trump’s threat to blockade Iran indefinitely. What are experts saying?Brent crude futures were down 30 cents, or 0.34%, at $86.77 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained 34 cents ...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
Gold retreats from two-month high after inflation-driven rallyGold prices experienced a dip on Friday, retreating from a recently established two-month peak, driven by mild U.S. inflation figures that ...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
Oil steadies after US threatens to blockade Iran indefinitelyOil prices edged higher on Friday amidst fresh supply anxieties, largely sparked by the U.S.'s warning of a possible indefinite naval block...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
ET World Leaders Forum: EAM Jaishankar to speak on India’s foreign policy amid global tensionsExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar will be a lead speaker at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum on August 22, addressing India’s fo...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
Global Market: European stocks gain as lower oil prices offer relief amid Middle East tensionsEuropean shares edged higher as easing oil prices offered some relief, though stalled US-Iran peace efforts and Strait of Hormuz disruption...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Nebius shares soar 22% as AI demand powers revenue beatNebius shares jumped nearly 22% after the AI cloud provider beat revenue estimates, driven by surging infrastructure demand, larger contrac...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Singapore says AI-related demand lifting economyStrong AI-related demand helped the electronics and precision engineering clusters of the manufacturing sector, as well as the machinery, e...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.45 PM IST