Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks slide as oil surge fuels inflation concernsAsian markets saw declines in China and Hong Kong equities on Friday. Crude oil prices surged above $100 a barrel, intensifying inflation w...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Oil Price Today (July 24): Crude oil dips below $100 but up 13% this week as supply tensions mount. $120 per barrel possible?Brent futures fell 81 cents, or 1%, to $99.68 a barrel at 0126 GMT, but were still set for a 13.5% rise this week. West Texas Intermediate ...
24 Jul, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Oil crosses $100: A 'perfect hurricane' can trigger bigger shock soonBrent crude has surged past $100 as escalating Middle East tensions threaten two critical oil chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el...
23 Jul, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
Recurring West Asia tensions force MSME exporters to prioritise resilience over cost savingsIndustry officials say recurring geopolitical disruptions, rising freight costs, and shipping uncertainty are making supply chain resilienc...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Why are central banks buying more gold? Here's what it means for the global economyCentral Banks and Gold: Central banks globally are buying gold at a record pace. This trend is driven by geopolitical risks and inflation c...
22 Jul, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Rupee falls 11 paise to 96.36 against US dollar in early tradeThe rupee fell eleven paise to 96.36 against the US dollar on Wednesday. Crude oil prices climbed due to geopolitical tensions and shipping...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Quote of the day by John Kenneth Galbraith: "What we do know is that speculative episodes never come gently to an end. The wise, though for most the improbable, course is to assume the worst."Economist John Kenneth Galbraith warned that speculative market episodes never end gently. History shows excessive optimism often leads to ...
21 Jul, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Market wrap: Top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex todayIndian benchmark indices extended losses on Tuesday, with the Sensex falling 238 points and the Nifty closing below 24,200. While HDFC Bank...
21 Jul, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Global Market: Euro zone banks tighten credit standards amid geopolitical risks, ECB survey showsEuro zone banks tightened lending standards in the second quarter as geopolitical uncertainty and economic risks prompted greater caution, ...
21 Jul, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Bigger crash ahead? JPMorgan CEO Dimon says he won't buy stocks at current prices, says markets underestimating risksJPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned that investors are underestimating geopolitical and fiscal risks, saying he would avoid buying stocks or US...
21 Jul, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Pilots' association urges govt to suspend flights to UAE, other high-risk Gulf destinationsIndian pilots urged suspending flights to the UAE and Gulf nations. They cited worsening security and explicit threats to Dubai and Abu Dha...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
UK chief financial officers turn more hopeful about AIThe survey of UK chief financial officers by accountancy firm Deloitte found 73% were optimistic about AI improving their businesses' perfo...
20 Jul, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Oil Price Today (July 17): Crude oil jumps 12% this week as Hormuz, Red Sea closure risks loom. What are experts saying?Brent crude futures gained $1.05, or about 1.25%, to $85.28 a barrel while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose $1.03, or ...
17 Jul, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
AI-boom fuels 'K' shaped global economic growth: Moody's AnalyticsThe global economy shows K-shaped growth as artificial intelligence advances some sectors. Moody's Analytics predicts a slowdown to 2.5 per...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Bitcoin hovers near $64,600 as inflation cools, geopolitical risks cap gainsBitcoin traded flat near $64,600 on Thursday as easing inflation and rising geopolitical tensions kept investors cautious. The world's larg...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Global Market: European stocks edge lower as Middle East escalation dampens investor sentimentThe pan-European STOXX 600 index slipped 0.3% to 639.29 in early trade, extending losses after posting its biggest weekly decline since lat...
13 Jul, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Not a risk worth taking: Solar geoengineering could put India's monsoon at riskGlobal heatwaves prompt discussions on solar radiation modification technologies. This approach involves significant logistical challenges ...
10 Jul, 2026, 11.21 PM IST