IMF cuts eurozone growth forecasts again on energy inflation risksThe International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning. The ongoing Middle East conflict is impacting eurozone growth more than previou...
ETMarkets Smart Talk| RBI's rate-cut cycle may be over; bond index inclusion could bring $25 billion: DSP MF's Sandeep YadavSandeep Yadav of DSP Mutual Fund believes the RBI's rate-cut cycle may be nearing its end as inflation risks remain elevated. He expects In...
Why crude oil markets suddenly reversed course today: US oil prices collapse below $87 after Trump cancels Iran strike plans, WTI crude drops 3%US oil prices collapsed below $87 as WTI crude dropped nearly 3% after President Trump canceled planned Iran strikes. The move reversed a w...
ECB hikes interest rate by 25 bps, first since 2023 to tame Iran war inflationThe European Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 2.25 percent, marking its first hike since 2023. This mo...
FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket price shock: One seat equals almost 20 months’ income for an average IndianFIFA World Cup 2026 ticket prices are making headlines as the most expensive final ticket could cost an average Indian nearly 20 months’ in...
Asia’s currency fight moves offshore as central banks push backAsian central banks are intensifying efforts to curb offshore forex speculation as external pressures like high oil prices and a strong dol...
Fitch cuts FY27 growth projection to 6.4%; US-Iran war to slow down economyFitch Ratings has reduced India's GDP growth projection to 6.4 percent for the current fiscal year. The US-Iran war is expected to slow eco...
Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran warIndia's economy, once humming with benign inflation and steady growth, now faces mounting costs from the Iran war. As a major oil importer,...
Fitch sees global oil markets returning to oversupply after Hormuz reopensGlobal oil markets are set to return to oversupply soon. Fitch Ratings reports the Strait of Hormuz closure is a temporary supply shock. Pr...
Higher airfares can price out people from flying: IATA Chief EconomistAirlines plan to increase ticket prices to offset rising fuel costs. This move might make flying unaffordable for some travelers. Jet fuel ...
RBI ramped rupee defense to record before government bazookaThe Reserve Bank of India has reached a record $110-$115 billion in its net-short dollar book, a key tool for defending the rupee. This sig...
Inflation poses bigger risk than growth this fiscal as monsoon and crude weigh on rural demand: NuvamaIn FY27, India's economy grapples with inflation that hits hardest in rural regions, where rising food prices become an urgent concern. The...
Oil market likely to return to oversupply after Hormuz reopens: Fitch RatingsGlobal oil markets are set to see a surplus once the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Fitch Ratings predicts this despite current price hikes. The...
Vegetable, which costs Rs 40 in India, is sold at over Rs 7,000 in USA: ‘More expensive than…’An Indian influencer was stunned to find fried okra, or 'bhendi', selling for $6.5 for just 85 grams at an American supermarket. This price...
India can grow over 8% despite oil shocks, crude impact overblown in narrative: World Bank execIndia's economy shows strong growth, defying fears of oil price shocks. Neelkanth Mishra, World Bank Executive Director, states India is we...
RBI says 4% inflation target not in abeyance; future rate action tied to price persistenceReserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirms the 4 percent inflation target remains unchanged. He raised the FY27 inflation fore...
West Asia crisis: Why India needs a fertiliser security strategyIndia’s fertiliser security is deeply tied to global supply chains. The country imports 60% of its DAP requirement, remains fully dependent...