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China's imports of major commodities show price remains key driverChina's May commodity trade reveals price is key to its resource imports. Crude oil imports hit an eight-year low due to high prices. Coppe...
Israel launches deadly strikes on Lebanon's Tyre after warningAt least eight people died in Tyre, Lebanon, after Israel struck the historic port city. An evacuation order for the entire city was issued...
India 10-year bond logs best close in 7 weeks as oil prices easeThe Indian bond market celebrated a notable milestone, achieving its highest closing point in seven weeks, primarily thanks to the recent d...
In 1916, chemists hunting a soap substitute made a cleaner that worked in hard water, and laundry detergent changed washing foreverThe demand for cleaner solutions during World War I led to the invention of synthetic detergents. These groundbreaking products outperforme...
Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran warIndia's economy, once humming with benign inflation and steady growth, now faces mounting costs from the Iran war. As a major oil importer,...
Iran ends military operations against Israel, warns of harsher attacks if strikes on Lebanon persistIran's armed forces declared an end to military operations against Israel, but warned of escalated attacks if Israeli strikes on Lebanon co...
India inflation likely rose to 4% in May as food, fuel costs climbIndia's inflation likely climbed to the Reserve Bank of India's 4% target in May, driven by rising vegetable prices and increased fuel cost...
ECB to hike rates as Mideast war pushes up inflationThe European Central Bank is poised to raise interest rates for the first time in two and a half years, driven by escalating inflation fuel...
US-Iran war: Trump explains why Tehran deal is taking time, says Hormuz blockade costs Iran $500M a dayUS President Donald Trump believes a new Iran deal will take time. He defends his negotiation strategy and sees no immediate troop withdraw...
Israeli military issues evacuation warning to residents of Lebanon's TyreIsrael has issued an evacuation warning for Tyre and surrounding areas in southern Lebanon. This comes as clashes between Israel and Hezbol...
As OPEC+ meets, Iran war hobbles power to shape oil marketOPEC+ ministers are meeting to discuss increasing oil production quotas to combat surging prices, which have doubled since Strait of Hormuz...
War, debt and cuts: The price of Israel's security pushIsrael faces a steep economic challenge. A massive defence budget, driven by ongoing conflicts and Netanyahu's vision for a militarised nat...
Iran says frozen funds key to progress in US talksFrozen Iranian funds are a central point in talks between Tehran and Washington to end their conflict. Iran demands the release of its asse...
RBI worries higher energy costs could fuel inflation, slow growthRBI MPC Meeting 2026 Crude Oil Price Impact on Inflation: India's headline inflation may rise by 36 basis points due to higher petrol and d...
US House votes for measure that would end Iran war, in blow to TrumpThe U.S. House of Representatives voted to block President Donald Trump from continuing the war against Iran. This marks a rare bipartisan ...
US services activity heats up in May, beating expectations: SurveyUS services sector activity expanded in May, exceeding expectations with the ISM index at 54.5%. While business activity and new orders gre...
RBI may have sold gold to save foreign reserves, BE report showsThe RBI may have sold about $12 billion worth of gold reserves in the two weeks through May 22 to protect its foreign-currency assets amid ...