'Start your engines'? Shippers wary on Hormuz reopeningShipping groups are hesitant to resume sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. An agreement between the US and Iran promises its reopening. H...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Why is US stock market down today? Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall as inflation hits three-year high and Iran tensions shake Wall Street - Nvidia, Amazon and technology stocks leading today's declineUS stock market is under pressure again. Investors woke up to another sharp decline in the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq after fresh inflat...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
India bonds snap four-day rally on US-Iran war risksIndian government bonds witnessed a dip on Wednesday, breaking a four-day winning streak. The decline was largely attributed to soaring oil...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
What is the US Fifth Fleet, America’s backbone in the Middle East and why is it under Iran’s attack?Iran's IRGC claimed to have targeted the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain amidst escalating tensions. This naval command, cruc...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
From trickle to torrent: Hormuz reopening may trigger a global oil floodThe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a faster-than-expected recovery in global oil supplies. With tankers already positioned...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki to fuel India's ethanol shift with first flex-fuel car that's coming soonIndia's auto sector is set for a revolution with Maruti Suzuki launching the country's first mass-market flex-fuel passenger vehicle. This ...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
A ₹3 lakh crore rain check? India’s monsoon now comes with a Hormuz fine printIndia’s fertiliser supply chain is under strain as the West Asia conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route ...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Oil steadies as uncertainty over US-Iran talks keeps markets on edgeOil prices held steady Tuesday amid uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. ...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
West Asia War: US-Iran draft 60 day-truce extension, all eyes on Trump nod, says US official; Tehran denies claimsA fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is reportedly extended for 60 days. Formal talks on Tehran's nuclear program are set...
28 May, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
US adds Persian Gulf Strait Authority to sanctions list, Treasury website showsThe US has imposed new Iran sanctions, targeting the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, responsible for managing passage through the vital Stra...
28 May, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
Oil price hits $100 as Brent Crude rises over 4 per cent. Will rate go further up?US and Iran have been working on an agreement to end the Middle East war and reopen the crucial waterway to tanker and cargo traffic since ...
26 May, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
A scorching Asian summer will add to risk of surging gas pricesGlobal gas markets are on edge as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. Traders are watching China and weather forecasts closely. Ho...
26 May, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Energy, economics and old ties: Why Marco Rubio's Modi meeting mattersUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Discussions focused on energy security amid a global crisi...
23 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
That sinking feeling: Rupee@100 is a mental fear, not macro nightmareThe rupee is under strong pressure due to rising global crude oil prices driven by Middle East tensions, briefly hitting an all-time low of...
22 May, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
New UAE oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz 50% complete ahead of 2027 startIran, which has attacked vessels to assert control over the Strait, has expanded its definition of the waterway to include the UAE's Gulf o...
21 May, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
The $138 bn buffer: India’s most visible export can rescue the rupeeIndia is considering a policy push to accelerate overseas deployment of skilled workers as part of a broader strategy to support the rupee ...
19 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
US-China talks in Beijing expose fragile balance of global powerA pivotal summit between the US and China kicks off in Beijing today. President Donald Trump's impulsive style is set to clash with Preside...
14 May, 2026, 12.42 AM IST