The Iran war is pushing the global gas trade into the shadowsAs the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Qatar has quietly resumed some LNG exports by ad...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
India may have found reliable trade route beyond Strait of Hormuz with Oman trade dealIndia's new trade pact with Oman, effective June 1, offers strategic importance beyond trade. Oman's location outside the Strait of Hormuz ...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Commodity upcycle: Why copper and aluminium could explode in coming quarters. Should Indians invest?As the precious metals rally matures, market attention is shifting towards industrial commodities like copper and aluminium. Analysts belie...
28 May, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Rubio on a rescue mission in India? Here are the high stakesUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India to strengthen ties. The visit addresses trade friction and strategic concerns. The US seeks ...
23 May, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
UK allows diesel and jet fuel imports from Russian crude via sanctions carve-outBritain will allow imports of diesel and jet fuel refined in other countries from Russian crude oil, creating a sanctions exemption aimed a...
20 May, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
G7 finance ministers explore responses to Iran war falloutGlobal finance leaders met in Paris to address economic fallout from the Middle East conflict. France's finance minister called for increas...
19 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Petrol, Diesel prices increased by 90 paise per litre after 3-rupee hike. Check fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other citiesPetrol, Diesel prices today: Fuel prices have seen another surge, with petrol and diesel rates increasing by approximately 90 paise per lit...
19 May, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
Oil falls over 2% as Trump holds off scheduled attack on IranOil prices dipped as President Trump paused an Iran attack for talks, easing immediate tensions. Brent and WTI futures saw declines. Analys...
19 May, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
G7 finance chiefs seek to tackle imbalances as trade strains unityFinance ministers from the Group of Seven are meeting in Paris to discuss global economic tensions, trade imbalances and coordination on cr...
18 May, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
A Rs 3 hike makes India’s inflation battle somewhat harderIndian Oil Marketing Companies have increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre each, and CNG by Rs 2/kg, following daily losses o...
15 May, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Copper up 9% since Iran war, near January peak. Will AI boom, shortage propel red metal to new highs?Copper prices are surging, driven by a confluence of factors including geopolitical tensions, structural supply shortages, and booming AI-d...
14 May, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
With Chabahar Port in limbo, can India still reach Central Asia and Russia?India's crucial trade route to Russia and Central Asia is at a critical juncture. US sanctions on Iran's Chabahar port create uncertainty f...
14 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
What is really driving copper futures to record highs? Copper prices just broke every record as AI data center boom fuels global supply crunchCopper prices are soaring aggressively in 2026 as copper futures smash record highs above $14,000 per ton and COMEX copper crosses $6.50 pe...
13 May, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Summer flights get costlier worldwide as jet fuel crisis and oil supply disruptions hit airlines hardAir travel may become costlier this summer as airlines face rising fuel prices and supply problems. Many carriers are cutting flights and i...
08 May, 2026, 01.41 AM IST
Who attacked UAE today, and what is Project Freedom? Iran denial, US Operation Freedom, Strait of Hormuz tensions explainedWho attacked UAE today, and what is Project Freedom? The question gained attention after Iran denied launching missile or drone attacks on ...
06 May, 2026, 01.59 AM IST
US stock market today: Why Dow Jones is down while S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise today — Dow crashes over 160 points as oil surges above $100 and Iran tensions rattle blue-chip stocksUS stock market today shows a sharp split. The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls over 160 points. Oil prices surge above $100. Iran tensio...
04 May, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
Iran juggles oil cuts and storage strain to resist US blockadeTightened US naval restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz have sharply reduced Iran’s oil exports, forcing the country to cut production as s...
02 May, 2026, 07.02 PM IST