Oil price shock to widen current account deficit, push inflation higher as US-Iran war continues: ExpertWith no sign of the US-Iran war ending and global oil prices likely to reach record highs within a quarter, Santosh Mehrotra, former Econom...
16 May, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
US Stock Market: Fed officials warn Iran War could trigger prolonged inflation shockFederal Reserve officials are increasingly concerned that the U.S.-backed war with Iran is fueling a prolonged inflation shock. Elevated oi...
07 May, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
LPG under-recoveries may hit Rs 80,000 crore in FY2027 amid West Asia disruptions: ICRAIndian oil companies face significant financial strain. LPG under-recoveries may reach Rs 80,000 crore by FY2027. Supply disruptions and hi...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
India among the worst hit by West Asia crisis, says Gita Gopinath; oil, food and fertilisers all at riskIndia faces severe economic challenges from the West Asia conflict. Disruptions affect oil, gas, and supply chains. Actual shortages are oc...
24 Apr, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei ends higher as tech gains on Middle East deal optimismJapan's Nikkei index saw gains on Tuesday. This rise was driven by hopes of peace talks between Tehran and Washington. Investors bought maj...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Global Market: Japan's Nikkei rises as tech gains on Middle East deal optimismJapanese shares surged Tuesday, led by tech giants, as hopes for Iran-US peace talks in Pakistan boosted investor confidence. Despite poten...
21 Apr, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
AI demand drives chipmaker TSMC's net profit to fresh recordGovernments and tech giants are pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into building new data centres that can run and train AI tools such...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Global debt to hit post-World War II levels by 2029, IMF says; warns of rising fiscal strain amid West Asia warGlobal public debt is set to surpass 100% of GDP by 2029. This level has not been seen since after World War II. Repeated economic shocks a...
15 Apr, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
Startups spot a cool opening as ACs become everyday needAir-conditioners are becoming an essential purchase in India, attracting startups like Helium and Optimist into a market long dominated by ...
15 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Can Trump’s Iran blockade plunge India into an 'everything crisis'?India has so far managed the oil shock from the Iran war through policy buffers, diversified crude sourcing and intervention by the Reserve...
13 Apr, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
'War takes away everything we work for': IMF sees massive spillovers from Middle East conflictThe Middle East conflict's impact is spreading beyond oil and gas. Global food supplies, transport, and even chip production face disruptio...
09 Apr, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
IEA, IMF and World Bank to form a coordination group for Middle East conflict impactGlobal financial bodies are uniting to tackle the Middle East conflict's fallout. The International Energy Agency, IMF, and World Bank will...
01 Apr, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
Worries about global economic pain deepen as the war in Iran drags onGlobal markets are reeling from U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. Energy infrastructure damage is causing long-term economic pain. Oil and ...
29 Mar, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
West Asia-linked helium shortage threatens MRI services in India; scan & diagnostics costs set to riseIndia's healthcare system faces new pressure as global helium supplies tighten. Disruptions in West Asia are impacting MRI machine availabi...
20 Mar, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Chipmakers in Malaysia monitoring risks from helium supply disruptions, association saysHelium prices have risen sharply due to the disruption of natural gas processing in Qatar by the U.S.-Israel war against Iran. Helium - c...
18 Mar, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
Iran war chokepoints begin to cast doubt on global chip supplyThe ongoing Middle East conflict poses significant risks to the global semiconductor industry. Taiwan, a crucial hub for chipmaking, faces ...
16 Mar, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Stock trader’s guide to navigating supply disruption by Iran warThe prospect of a prolonged Iran war and surging oil prices is forcing investors to reassess risks across sectors from airlines and shippin...
15 Mar, 2026, 10.34 AM IST