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US manufacturing activity eases in June; prices paid by factories remain elevatedUS manufacturing activity saw a slight dip in June, following a robust May. While expansion continues for the sixth month, the pace has mod...
Why are oil prices down today, and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to fall or rise again? Iran-US talks, Strait of Hormuz recovery and US inventory data keep crude market under focusOil prices declined as investors watched Iran-US talks, the recovery of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and upcoming US inventory da...
Global Market: Australian shares start new financial year lower as banks drag; miners limit lossesAustralian shares kicked off the new financial year on a downbeat note, with banks leading the decline following disappointing housing pric...
Oil Price Today (July 1): Crude oil above $73 as Iran rejects direct peace talks with US. Where are prices headed?Brent crude futures were up 50 cents, or 0.69%, at $73.45 a barrel at 1208 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 63 cents, or ...
Don't worry, banks have shock absorbers: RBIIn its bi-annual Financial Stability Report, the RBI flagged concerns over customer service in the insurance sector and again cautioned tha...
Let's gilt trip those foreign investorsGoldman Sachs highlights Indian government bonds as a prime investment opportunity for foreign investors. Favorable policy changes by the I...
Banks NPA at multi-decadal low of 1.8%, Indian financial system remains resilient: RBI reportIndia's financial system remains robust, with bank NPAs hitting a multi-decade low of 1.8%. Despite global uncertainties and rising oil pri...
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Oil market reacts to US-Iran talks, Strait of Hormuz developments and supply outlookOil prices posted gains during Tuesday's trading, but both Brent and US WTI crude futures remained on course for their biggest quarterly de...
Economy resilient but risks from monsoon, geopolitical uncertainties remain: FinMin reportIndia's economy shows resilience despite a slight slowdown in some key indicators. While global commodity prices ease, risks loom from an u...
Indian economy remains exposed to energy price shocks: RBI reportIndia's economy faces potential exchange rate volatility due to rising oil prices and supply chain issues, an RBI report revealed. Despite ...
US-Iran thaw to provide tailwinds for growth: RBIIndia's economic growth could get a boost from the Iran-US peace deal, according to the Reserve Bank's latest report. While the economy sho...
RBI flags AI stock boom as financial stability risk, says Indian banks remain resilientIndia's central bank has identified soaring AI stock valuations globally as a financial stability risk, warning of potential market spillov...
Australian shares slip on inflation concerns, miners top dragsThe benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed 0.5% lower at 8,778.70 on the final trading day of the current financial year. The index rose 3.5% f...
Global Market: Financial firms shift Asia expansion focus to South Korea, take cautious stance on China and IndiaGlobal financial firms are increasingly prioritising South Korea for Asia-Pacific expansion while adopting a cautious approach towards Chin...
Global Market Today: Asian shares slip, oil pares climbGlobal markets are showing cautious optimism as US and Iran reportedly step back from further conflict escalation, with talks scheduled in ...
AI investment boom may fuel financial risks: BISThe Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has cautioned about the financial dangers linked to the rapid growth of AI, pointing to issues...
Why risk strategy will define India Inc’s next decadeBy converting global risk signals into actionable growth edges, Indian businesses can not only safeguard their operations but also position...
European shares slip as tech selloff bites, Zalando slidesEuropean markets retreated from record highs Friday, with tech stocks mirroring global weakness. Zalando shares plunged after a German prob...
Iran's Trump card: The risk premium hasn't gone. It just changed shapeA recent attack on a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz signals a shift from fears of outright war to prolonged uncertainty. Iran'...
IMF says it will take time for energy, commodity prices to normalize after US-Iran dealThe IMF notes a decline in energy and commodity prices following a ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, though full normalization will take t...