OECD warns prolonged Middle East war could sharply slow global growthThe global economy faces uncertainty due to the Middle East conflict. The OECD warns of recession and rising inflation if the war continues...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Japan's Nikkei tops 67,000 for first time on AI boost; SoftBank becomes Japan's most valuable firmJapan's Nikkei share average surged past 67,000 for the first time, driven by AI-related stocks. SoftBank Group became the country's most v...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Global growth to weaken, India stands out with strongest growth prospect: WEF surveyIn its latest Chief Economists' Outlook, the World Economic Forum (WEF) said nearly nine in ten chief economists surveyed expect global gro...
28 May, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
Trump officials tried to ban half of US voting machines, citing conspiracy theoriesA Trump administration plan aimed to ban Dominion voting machines. Officials considered declaring components national-security risks. This ...
22 May, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
War weighs on global growth with price worries intensifyingGlobal economic momentum is slowing. Businesses face rising inflation pressures due to an energy crunch. Manufacturing and services sectors...
21 May, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Global bond rout deepens as Iran war drags on and underscores inflation fearsGlobal bond markets are experiencing significant losses as rising energy prices, fueled by the Iran conflict, ignite inflation fears. Inves...
18 May, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian shares slip, oil prices pile pressure on bondsAsian markets declined Monday. Drone attacks in the Gulf boosted oil prices and bond yields. Investors anticipate Nvidia's earnings report ...
18 May, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Fastener traders want govt to roll back quality control order amid rising cost, supply disruptionsFastener traders are calling for the withdrawal of a new quality control order. They state the order is increasing costs, reducing supply, ...
10 May, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
A 1% problem that can derail India’s factory lines as tiny screws throw big tantrumsA recent analysis highlights that stringent regulations on fasteners, a seemingly minor expense, are leading to significant production hurd...
06 May, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Trump likes the idea of government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit AirlinesPresident Trump showed interest in government taking over companies like Spirit Airlines. He saw these moves as financial wins and a way to...
02 May, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
War revives stagflation dangers for global economyGlobal economic outlook faces uncertainty as seven weeks of Middle East conflict impact growth and inflation. Business surveys from Austral...
19 Apr, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
Iran war has revealed Trump's pressure point: the economyIran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz have revealed a key vulnerability for President Trump. The conflict has led to rising energy costs a...
18 Apr, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Why are oil prices down by 10% and US stock market indexes, Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq, up now? Here's if Strait of Hormuz is fully open nowWhy are oil prices down by 10% and US stock market indexes, Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq, up now? Oil prices fell by more than 10% after I...
17 Apr, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
IMF cuts global growth outlook for 2026, warns of potential recession if Iran war worsensThe International Monetary Fund has cut its global growth outlook, warning the economy could near recession if the Middle East conflict kee...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Global finance ministers warn of prolonged market impact from Middle East conflictGlobal finance ministers warn the Middle East conflict will continue to impact growth and inflation. Even a lasting peace will not immediat...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Germany overtakes Japan as third-biggest economyJapan, once poised to become the world's largest economy, fell to fourth place behind Germany last year, according to official data release...
17 Feb, 2024, 10.56 AM IST
- Japan on brink of recession
Japan said on Wednesday its economy contracted in the second quarter as falling exports and weak consumer spending sent Asia’s largest econ...
13 Aug, 2008, 12.37 AM IST