Asia rice surges 20% in May as war and weather threaten outputAsian rice prices experienced their largest monthly surge in nearly two decades in May, driven by weather risks and escalating energy and f...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
US manufacturing activity scales four-year high in May, ISM saysAmerican manufacturing saw a significant boost in May, reaching its highest point in four years. Businesses are ordering ahead due to risin...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
US-Iran conflict flares again: American strikes trigger missile retaliation as peace talks falterTensions flare as the US strikes Iran following an Iranian drone shootdown. Iran retaliates with missile fire towards Kuwait, targeting US ...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
Tantrum of a problem child might cool India's economic engineThe IMD has retained its forecast for a below-normal monsoon in 2026, with El Nino expected to dominate the June-September season and rainf...
30 May, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
US inflation hits three-year high in April as Iran war fuels energy price surgeAmerica's inflation rate has reached a three-year peak. Higher energy costs are a major factor. This situation is expected to keep interest...
28 May, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
India may cheer an Iran deal, but peace in Hormuz won’t refill its emptying economic tankThe economic horizon of India is clouded by a dual predicament characterized by a lack of financial resources and innovative ideas. While r...
28 May, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
India's prized Alphonso mango crop ruined by weatherA sharp difference in day and nighttime temperatures in December and January hurt flowering and fruit setting, while hotter than usual weat...
26 May, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Government assures 78 days of oil amid MPs' concernsConcerns over fuel, shipping, and fertilizer supplies dominated a Parliamentary panel meeting. Officials assured adequate fuel reserves and...
25 May, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Angst over rising cost of living pushes US consumer sentiment to record lowUS consumer sentiment fell to a record low in May as rising gasoline prices driven by the Iran war intensified cost-of-living pressures. In...
22 May, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
US manufacturing activity rises to four-year high in May, S&P Global survey showsAmerican factories saw a significant boost in May, reaching their highest activity level in four years. Businesses are stocking up on goods...
21 May, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
US weekly jobless claims increase moderately, labor market remains stableInitial jobless claims rose moderately to 211,000 last week, indicating a stable labor market despite rising inflation driven by energy pri...
14 May, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
India losing investor attention to Asia’s AI-electronics surge, says DBS economistGlobal capital is shifting towards electronics and AI in Asia. India's foreign direct investment slowdown is not a major concern. Asia's ex...
14 May, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
Gulf shipping standoff hits world’s most vulnerable farmersGlobal supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by international conflicts, are making essential farming inputs scarce and unaffordable for sm...
13 May, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Coal gasification key to build long-term resilience against global energy shocks: ExpertsIndia needs to boost its domestic coal gasification capabilities. This will build resilience against global energy shocks and achieve econo...
12 May, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Moody's slashes 2026 India growth forecast to 6%Moody’s Ratings has cut India’s GDP growth forecast for 2026 by 0.8 percentage points to 6 per cent, citing weak private consumption, slowe...
12 May, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
India has 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of Natural Gas & 45 days of LPG rolling stock: CentreIndia is launching a national mission to conserve fuel amid global energy market turmoil. The government assures citizens of robust energy ...
11 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
India's manufacturing growth sentiment positive in Q4 despite rising raw material costs: FICCI surveyAs FY26 enters its final quarter, India's manufacturing sector showcases a resilient spirit, buoyed by stable production outputs and a hope...
06 May, 2026, 05.05 PM IST