Japan finance minister named as next chair of World Bank-IMF joint development committeeSatsuki Katayama has been appointed as the next chair of the World Bank-IMF joint development committee. She is the first Japanese finance ...
13 Oct, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Rich countries on the debt frontline: How the Iran war is shifting world's risk map by squeezing America, Europe and JapanThe International Monetary Fund confronts increased borrowing costs and record debt levels among developed countries. As inflation rises, g...
10 Oct, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Great civilisations: Built on trade, but wary of tradersChina ranked people in four groups: scholar, farmer, artisan, merchant. Shi, nong, gong, shang. The idea is old, found in the Guanzi. The s...
10 Oct, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
India navigating multipolar 'age of flux', says Jaishankar; talks on with Russia, Ukraine for safe Black Sea passageExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar affirmed the importance of the US as a primary strategic partner for India. He emphasized India's nu...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Global Market: Japan 30-year bond yield hits record high ahead of 10-year auctionJapanese government bond yields climbed, with the 30-year yield hitting a record high, as investors assessed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Euro hits 17-month low as French debt fears, US inflation lift dollarThe euro reached a 17-month low against the dollar due to worries over France's budget deficit. Concerns about a potential euro-zone debt c...
06 Oct, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
French bond contagion fears are rattling the euroThe value of the euro has declined significantly as French borrowing costs increase. Concerns are rising among European policymakers regard...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Global Market: European stocks edge up; Schneider plunges after PTC dealEuropean shares edged 0.2% higher, recovering from last week’s losses, while French stocks fell amid growing fiscal concerns. The CAC 40 dr...
05 Oct, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
TVS Motor’s Venu Srinivasan says India must bridge quality gap to make ‘Made in India’ a mark of trustIndia's manufacturing sector must focus on quality and innovation to secure a competitive global position. Venu Srinivasan expressed that I...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
US 'severely disappointed' in lack of G20 consensus on overproductionThe US G20 presidency expressed disappointment after trade ministers failed to reach agreements on excess capacity. A draft statement aimed...
03 Oct, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
As Brazil gears up for elections, US midterms signal a transformative year for global politics and democracyBrazil is preparing for a closely watched presidential election involving incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and challenger Flavio Bolsona...
02 Oct, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
India and Qatar accelerate talks on Bilateral Investment Treaty and Free Trade Agreement amidst USD 10 billion investmentIndia and Qatar have agreed to accelerate discussions on a Bilateral Investment Treaty and Free Trade Agreement. Finance Minister Nirmala S...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian shares mixed as surging oil, Treasury yields weighEquity-index futures for Asia were mixed, while contracts for US stocks edged higher after the S&P 500 erased its advance for the month and...
29 Sep, 2026, 06.24 AM IST
Dollar firms as US-Iran tensions lift oil, hawkish Fed bets buildThe dollar showed strength as investors anticipated inflation data and central bank decisions this week. Oil prices increased due to ongoin...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Battered bonds draw support from falling oil pricesUS Treasury yields fell slightly while oil prices decreased following hopes for a US-Iran truce. Stock markets remained strong, driven by o...
26 Sep, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Dollar dips as oil eases, yen jumps on Japan remarksThe dollar tumbled on Friday amidst softening oil prices, hinting at a cease to its prior gains. In contrast, the yen surged following Japa...
26 Sep, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Global Market: Japanese investors eye home assets as rising bond yields alter returnsJapanese investors are gradually shifting funds back into domestic assets as rising Japanese government bond yields improve their appeal. H...
25 Sep, 2026, 09.48 AM IST