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US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as stubborn inflation puts future rate hikes in focusThe US Federal Reserve has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged to evaluate inflation trends. Policymakers are assessing h...
World Bank sees commodity prices surging 23% in 2026 on Middle East warCommodity prices were projected to rise 23% in 2026 as the Middle East war disrupted energy supplies and shipping, while grain disruptions ...
World Bank sounds alarm on food crisis as energy shock and El Nino push commodity prices up 23%Global commodity prices are projected to rise significantly in 2026, driven by conflict in the Middle East and supply disruptions. Energy p...
AI makes continuous upskilling critical for IT professionals, says KhargeKharge noted that the unprecedented pace of AI adoption had created uncertainty over how job roles and skill requirements would evolve, mak...
Banks worry more about geopolitics than borrowing costs, survey showsGeopolitical risks and supply-chain disruptions are major barriers to private sector capital expenditure growth. A survey indicates that ba...
Need more resilient energy supply chains amid growing global disruptions: Minister NaikDuring the Singapore International Energy Week, India underlines the critical need for resilient energy supply chains. Union Minister Shrip...
Oil Price Today (October 28): Crude oil at $116 as Saudi Arabian refinery comes under attack $120 in sight?Crude oil price : Oil prices have risen due to an attack on Saudi Arabia's largest oil refinery by Yemen's Houthis. Concerns regarding supp...
L&T flags inflation, geopolitical risks, leans on its capabilities to navigate global uncertaintyLarsen & Toubro reported a 33% profit increase for the second quarter, driven by strong order inflows. Infrastructure spending and reconstr...
Global Market: European shares fall as HSBC earnings drag banking stocksEuropean shares fell as HSBC's disappointing revenue weighed on banking stocks, while political unrest in France dampened investor sentimen...
India seeks bigger share of diesel exports on refining capacity boomIndia’s diesel exports are set to rise from 2027 as state-run refiners expand capacity, strengthening the country’s role as a global fuel s...
Oil Price Today (October 27): Crude oil below $115 amid peace talk hopes but attacks continue. What are experts saying?Crude oil price : Oil prices have experienced a decline as diplomatic discussions aimed at easing tensions have taken place. Brent crude fu...
Global Market: BOJ nears historic inflation milestone, shifts focus to rate hikesThe Bank of Japan is expected to declare its nearly 14-year battle to achieve 2% inflation successful while keeping interest rates unchange...
Oil Price Today (October 26): Crude oil at $115, retreats from 6-month high despite lingering concerns. What are experts saying?US crude futures declined $1.82, or 2%, to $101.48 a barrel, while Brent crude futures dropped $1.50, or 1.72%, to $115 a barrel. Both benc...
US courting Reliance's refining muscle to keep oil flowing, not curb Russian crude, analyst saysMarco Rubio's recent visit to Jamnagar emphasizes strengthening energy ties between the US and Reliance Industries. With a capacity of 1.4 ...
China urges United States to halt proposed expansion of outbound investment curbsChina's commerce ministry has called on the United States to stop expanding investment restrictions related to sensitive technologies. Thes...
'Makes all the sense in the world to talk to them': Rubio on visit to Reliance's Jamnagar refineryUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India from October 20 to 22 to discuss energy cooperation. He will visit Reliance Industries'...
Global Market: European shares struggle for direction as France unrest weighs on sentimentEuropean shares remained stagnant amid escalating unrest in France, raising alarms over fiscal health and growth prospects. While some opti...