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US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Oil edges higher as investors watch Iran-Israel developmentsWhy are oil prices up today, and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Oil prices moved slightly higher as tr...
More oil escapes Hormuz, keeping traders guessingIran war: Tankers are using stealth to exit the Strait of Hormuz, freeing oil trapped in the Gulf. The practice of ships going dark is wide...
FIIs sell over Rs 30K crore worth of Indian equities in May as outflows swell to Rs 2.22 lakh crore. What lies ahead?FIIs have consistently sold Indian equities in 2026, totaling Rs 2.22 lakh crore due to global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, elevated...
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 ...
Why are oil and gas prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures, British and Dutch gas rates rise sharply or fall again? Full market explanation after Trump rejects Iran responseWhy are oil and gas prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures, British and Dutch gas rates rise sharply or fall again? Oil and ...
From Royalty to Retail: The Cultural Renaissance of the Indian DiamondIndia's diamond legacy began with the legendary Golconda mines, once the world's primary source, yielding stones that adorned royalty and f...
US Stock Market | Bond markets signal rising odds of Fed rate hike before cutsGlobal bond traders are shifting stance, increasingly pricing in a possible rate hike by the Federal Reserve before any cuts, with derivati...
FIIs sell Indian equities on 150 of last 240 trading days. What does it say about their return timing?Foreign investors have sold Indian stocks on most trading days recently. This trend is linked to rising oil prices, a weaker rupee, and hig...
US stock market futures today: Why are Dow Jones and S&P 500 in red while Nasdaq turns green today? Dow drops 280 points as oil tops $120— can AI spending offset rising inflation fears and Fed uncertainty?Why are Dow Jones and S&P 500 in red while Nasdaq turns green today? The US stock market futures today are sending a sharp, layered signal....
Trump extends Jones Act waiver by 90 days to ease fuel supply and curb energy costsTo combat escalating energy expenses in the face of international turmoil, President Trump has put forth a 90-day extension of a critical s...
Will US naval blockade on Iranian ports successful in ending already-fragile ceasefire? Global oil, Strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump, Iran tensions explainedWill US naval blockade on Iranian ports successful in ending already-fragile ceasefire? The United States has launched a naval blockade tar...
$116 bn at risk: Why a fragile West Asia ceasefire may not ease pressure on India’s engineering exportsIndia's engineering exports face significant strain from the West Asia conflict, with a recent ceasefire offering limited relief. Disruptio...
Why is the Strait of Hormuz blocked despite US- Iran ceasefire? Key points to knowWhy is the Strait of Hormuz blocked despite US-Iran ceasefire? The Strait of Hormuz blocked issue persists because the ceasefire is not a f...
Brent WTI crude oil prices jump 5% today: Why oil and gas prices are rising again despite ceasefire announcements — will crude oil touch the $110 mark again?Today’s oil price surge and current oil and gas prices outlook: Oil prices jumped sharply today, with Brent crude at $98.82 and WTI near $9...
A riskier Mideast will drive Big Oil toward new frontiersThe U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has shattered the Middle East's reputation as a stable energy hub, damaging infrastructure and disrupting vi...
2027 Social Security boost? Why this payment increase could disappoint millionsThe 2027 Social Security payment increase is expected to be just 2.8%, matching 2026. Experts warn this modest COLA may not keep pace with ...
Schumer pushes urgent deal in today’s Senate vote to end 38-day shutdown with one-year ACA tax-credit extensionSenate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer offered a bold plan to end the 38-day federal government shutdown. He proposes reopening the governm...
A welfare reset can erode India's valuation premiumIndia's market valuation may decrease due to potential increase in government spending on social welfare schemes. Nifty 50 index trades at ...
Next stop elections! Market will pay a premium for political stabilityAn investor who is now overweight on equities can choose to invest through SIP in equities.