World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.5%; India seen growing 6.6% amid Iran warGlobal economic growth is set to slow to 2.5% this year. The World Bank attributes this to the Iran war, which has driven up energy prices ...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
ECB hikes interest rate by 25 bps, first since 2023 to tame Iran war inflationThe European Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 2.25 percent, marking its first hike since 2023. This mo...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Indian banks better placed than APAC peers: Fitch on West Asia woesIndia's banking sector is resilient against the economic impact of the US-Israel conflict with Iran, according to Fitch Ratings. While othe...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
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...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
More economic safeguards on the cards as West Asia conflict persists: ReportIndia is preparing new measures to protect its economy from the West Asia conflict. The government will introduce these steps gradually as ...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
For a few dollars more: Inflation bypass can hurtIndia's central bank holds interest rates steady despite rising inflation. The focus shifts to stabilizing the rupee with a new dollar depo...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
India’s economy faces threats that currency band-aid can’t fixIndia's government and central bank have launched new measures to attract foreign investment. These steps aim to boost the rupee and bring ...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: West Asia war shock is a concern, but India can ride it out 'with minimum pain', says Sanjay Malhotra2026 RBI MPC Meeting: The Reserve Bank of India acknowledges global economic challenges from the West Asia conflict. Rising energy prices a...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
RBI MPC: A challenge Shaktikanta Das contained may be resurfacing againIndia's central bank, the RBI, confronts a new inflation challenge. Rising oil prices and supply disruptions threaten to undo recent progre...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
RBI's rate-setting panel starts deliberations, policy announcement on FridayThe RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) began its three-day meeting on Wednesday, with most economists expecting the central bank to keep...
03 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
India bonds end flat as RBI policy caution offsets cooler oilBrent crude and U.S. Treasury yields eased in Asian trade, taking some pressure off India's oil-sensitive curve.
02 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
India Inc sails past fourth-quarter estimates, but oil shock clouds outlookIndian companies achieved better-than-expected profits in the March quarter. Domestic activity was strong, supported by tax cuts and easy m...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Asia's factory output expands as firms stockpile buffers over Iran war risksAsian factories saw steady growth in May. Companies built up stocks to counter potential supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict. ...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
West Asia heat may soon scorch banks' booksIndian banks anticipate asset quality stress from the second quarter due to the West Asia conflict. Rising fuel prices will reduce consumer...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
Charting the global economy: Inflation hits incomes and spendingGlobal economies face rising inflation and slowing consumer spending. In the US, incomes are squeezed, pushing savings rates down. Europe s...
31 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Finance ministry flags inflation risks ahead of RBI policy as fuel prices, monsoon concerns mountIndia faces rising inflation risks. Fuel prices are up, the rupee is weak, and a poor monsoon looms. The Finance Ministry warns of renewed ...
30 May, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
West Asia conflict may slow India’s growth, push up Inflation: SBI ChairmanState Bank of India Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty warns the West Asia conflict may slow global growth and increase inflation. India re...
28 May, 2026, 06.04 PM IST