Russian central bank holds key rate steady ahead of electionIn a recent decision, Russia's central bank opted to hold the benchmark interest rate at fourteen percent. Economic challenges have intensi...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Global Market | ECB may need further rate hikes if energy prices stay high: NagelECB policymaker Joachim Nagel said the central bank may need to raise interest rates further if elevated energy prices persist, potentially...
11 Sep, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
US producer inflation tops expectations as diesel costs jumpUS wholesale inflation picked up more than expected in August, government data showed Thursday, driven by higher energy costs in the month ...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
ECB raises interest rates as Iran war fans inflation fearsThe European Central Bank has taken another bold action by raising interest rates for the second occasion within the year. This effort is d...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
US wholesale prices rise in latest sign of stubborn inflation as oil prices continue to climbWholesale inflation increased in August after cooling earlier this summer. Higher oil and gas prices, driven by Middle East conflict, are k...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Fuel price shock exposes Pakistan's transport fare crisis as commuters bear bruntRawalpindi citizens face rising transportation costs after recent fuel price increases. Goods transporters have raised freight charges by a...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Global Market: ECB seen raising rates as Iran war fuels inflation fearsThe European Central Bank is widely expected to raise interest rates to 2.50% on Thursday as soaring energy prices amid the Iran war fuel f...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Global Market | BOJ may speed up rate hikes amid inflation, weak yen risks: MasuBOJ board member Kazuyuki Masu has signalled that the central bank may need to raise rates quickly if inflation accelerates, strengthening ...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
$100 crude shock: Oil cos lose Rs 5/litre on petrol, Rs 23 on diesel as pump prices stay frozenState-owned oil companies are facing negative marketing margins of Rs 5 per litre on petrol and Rs 23 on diesel as Brent crude crossed USD ...
09 Sep, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Government should adopt flexible approach to ethanol-blended petrol programme: ICRIER paperA research paper recommends flexibility in India's ethanol blending program targets. It suggests maintaining E20 as a long-term goal while ...
08 Sep, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
India faces higher oil import costs as crude prices surge on West Asia supply risksInternational crude prices surged, impacting India's oil import bill and inflation. Escalating West Asia tensions raised concerns about glo...
08 Sep, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Alternative fuels overtake petrol in India’s car sales for first time as CNG, EVs and hybrids gain groundIn response to soaring fuel costs, consumers are now leaning towards alternative fuels like CNG, hybrids, and electric vehicles, resulting ...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
US diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goodsDiesel prices soared to unprecedented levels in the United States on Friday, primarily due to the six-month conflict involving Iran. This r...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
US diesel prices hit a record high of $5.85 as Iran war disrupts the flow of fuelUS Iran war: Diesel fuel has reached an unprecedented average price of $5.85 per gallon. This surge is directly linked to the ongoing six-m...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
US Market: J.P. Morgan, BNP Paribas expect ECB rate hike in December as inflation risks persistJ.P. Morgan and BNP Paribas now expect the European Central Bank to deliver another 25-basis-point rate hike in December, reversing their e...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Beyond the fuel bill: Why MSMEs and businesses need to rethink energy resilienceAs geopolitical uncertainty and energy price volatility reshape business priorities, Aditi Bhosale Walunj explains why companies, particula...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Construction cost for housing projects increases by 34%Indian housing prices have risen significantly faster than construction expenses. This trend creates affordability issues for buyers and ma...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.45 PM IST