'Entering the endgame': US Treasury Secy Bessent says "economic D-Day" begins against IranUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared an “economic D-Day” against Iran, saying Washington will use its full range of powers to s...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
India needs a transparent rulebook for the business of influenceIndia lacks a transparent framework for public scrutiny of lobbying efforts. The recent debate over UPI merchant discount rates highlights ...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Global Market: Eurozone bond yields edge lower after turbulent week in global debt marketsEurozone bond yields eased Friday but remained set for weekly gains amid global bond-market stress, persistent inflation and fiscal concern...
21 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Global Market: BOJ's July 2027 meeting could shape Japan's rate pathThe Bank of Japan’s July 2027 policy meeting is drawing attention after being scheduled for July 21-22, allowing hawkish board members Naok...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
US Treasury bond buybacks spark fresh fears over dollar weaknessThe US Treasury’s expanded bond-buyback programme has raised concerns that efforts to contain long-term borrowing costs could pressure the ...
21 Aug, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
From stock euphoria to panic: South Korea investors face painful market falloutSouth Korea’s KOSPI has fallen about 30% from its June 19 peak as a retail-driven stock market boom fuelled by leveraged products turned in...
21 Aug, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Why Jefferies’ Chris Wood sees gold as the second-best hedge amid Iran war and fiscal risksJefferies’ Christopher Wood sees gold as the second-best hedge for investors amid rising geopolitical and fiscal risks linked to the Iran c...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Bessent’s bond market push struggles to bring down US borrowing costsUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s bond-buyback push has offered only limited relief, with long-term Treasury yields rising again. Inves...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
China, Indonesia ministers meet to discuss security, defence and economic tiesIn Jakarta, high-level discussions took place between Chinese defense and foreign ministers and their Indonesian counterparts. Central them...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Economic pressure a 'delicate dance' against Iran, most effective tool: JD VanceUS-Iran war: United States Vice President JD Vance emphasized that applying economic pressure constitutes Washington's strongest measure ag...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
Global Market: Treasury bond buybacks complicate Fed’s path to price stabilityThe U.S. Treasury has doubled its planned buybacks of longer-dated government debt to at least $4 billion per operation, easing pressure on...
20 Aug, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Quote of the day by Stanley Druckenmiller: "It’s liquidity that moves markets"Stanley Druckenmiller’s famous liquidity insight highlights how money and credit availability can drive asset prices. Abundant liquidity ca...
20 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Global Market: Eurozone bond yields ease as US Treasury moves to support long-dated debtEurozone government bond yields edged lower as markets took cues from the US Treasury’s decision to expand liquidity operations for longer-...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Why rising Treasury yields are becoming a growing risk for the US economyA sell-off in U.S. Treasuries has pushed yields higher, raising borrowing costs for households, companies and the federal government. Highe...
19 Aug, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
US ambassador Gor to chart road map for India-US ties at ET WLFUS Ambassador Sergio Gor will speak at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum on August 22. He will focus on Indo-US strategic ties and bui...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Iran parliament approves bill to criminalise interviews with 'hostile' foreign media, including US and Israeli outletsIran's parliament has approved a bill criminalising interviews with hostile media outlets. Violators of this new legislation could face imp...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.15 PM 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