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Why are US bond yields rising? 30-year Treasury hits its highest level since 2004, but what does it mean for household budgets?The US bond market is executing a severe repricing of the cost of money. On Thursday, the 30-year Treasury yield reached 5.48%, a peak unse...28 Sep, 2026, 09.02 PM IST- There wasn’t much to Xi: A red carpet, a fragile truce and the search for US-China stabilityDuring Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington, leaders announced modest tariff cuts and a new dialogue on AI safety. The ongoing US-Iran wa...27 Sep, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
- How Israel's regional neighbours see its upcoming electionsIsrael's approaching elections on October 27 are being closely observed by neighboring countries, emphasizing regional implications. Prime ...27 Sep, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
- In Brazil, frustration over cost of living undermines Lula's reelection bidKleyton Zacarioto, a butcher, expresses frustration with high food prices impacting household budgets ahead of elections. Incumbent Preside...26 Sep, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
- Where things stand after Iran's new pitch for deal to open Strait of HormuzIran's president and foreign minister proposed a deal to the US to end fighting and assist diplomacy. They seek the lifting of sanctions, a...26 Sep, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
- In 1930, US had a $57 million War Plan Red to invade Canada. Nine years before that Canada had Defence Scheme No. 1 fearing an invasionCanada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has reportedly considered the possibility of a US invasion almost a century after the country devised a...25 Sep, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
- Global Market: VLCC rates hit record as Saudi crude flows jumpSaudi Arabia’s increased crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have pushed ship-to-ship transfer operations in the Gulf of Oman to c...25 Sep, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
- India to continue diesel exports despite US ban threat, says Hardeep Singh Puri amid global fuel crunchIndia's Oil Minister Hardeep Puri reaffirmed the commitment to diesel exports amid potential US restrictions. The global diesel market face...25 Sep, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
- India’s external pressures persist despite forex swap inflows, says NageswaranIndia's Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran highlighted ongoing balance of payments pressures amid increased foreign capital inflow...24 Sep, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
- US Social Security bill: Lawmaker wants full retirement benefits at 60 for workers in physically demanding rolesRepresentative Haley Stevens introduced a bill to allow workers in physically demanding jobs to retire at 60. Currently, the full retiremen...24 Sep, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
- India-Canada trade deal could be sealed by year-end as PM Modi plans December visitCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the expected visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Canada in December. Both countries aim ...23 Sep, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
- EAM Jaishankar emphasizes Global South cooperation on challenges like energy, food security at UNGAS Jaishankar emphasized the need for collaboration among Global South countries during a recent UN General Assembly meeting. He addressed c...23 Sep, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
- US fuel prices surge ahead of midterm elections 2026; Republican candidates face pressure as voters struggle with rising costsWith midterm elections looming, soaring diesel prices are causing alarm among Republican candidates. In response to the economic strain, ma...23 Sep, 2026, 03.22 AM IST
- Trump and Xi see tensions flare over AI, trade and Iran but still seek stabilityTrump and Xi are set to meet in Washington as the US-China relationship remains marked by intense competition over AI, trade and technology...22 Sep, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
- Fitch upgrades Sri Lanka's rating to 'B-'Fitch Ratings upgraded Sri Lanka’s long-term foreign-currency default rating to ‘B-’ from ‘CCC+’ and maintained a stable outlook, citing ma...22 Sep, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
- US "quite likely" to target Chinese firms aiding Iran's money flows: Ex-Trump NSA on Beijing's support to Tehran amid conflictThe United States may impose secondary sanctions on Chinese financial institutions. This action is likely if Beijing continues financial fl...19 Sep, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
- Trump threatens to unleash new tariffs on EU over Canada associate membership proposal, calls move ‘hostile act’US President Donald Trump warned that the European Union could face heavier tariffs if Canada’s proposed associate membership is intended t...17 Sep, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
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