Charting the global economy: Jobs, inflation feed rate-hike betsStrong hiring across sectors and expanding manufacturing activity signal labor market strength, while upcoming US price data and ECB decisi...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Why oil’s not at $200 after the biggest supply shock in historyGlobal oil prices are defying expectations, staying below $100 a barrel even after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked. Record US ...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Zinc prices at multi-year highs: What’s driving the rally and what lies ahead?Zinc prices have climbed to multi-year highs as tight global inventories, rising production costs, and supply disruptions fuel a strong ral...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Tech jobs go cold; Chip startups shift gearIndia’s tech hiring has fallen to its lowest level in more than two years. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
01 Jun, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
After stellar Q4, is a downgrade nightmare looming for India Inc in Q1?India Inc. showed strength in Q4 earnings. However, a Q1 FY27 earnings downgrade cycle is now a significant market concern. Elevated crude ...
26 May, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could spark conflictChinese President Xi Jinping met with US President Donald Trump for trade talks. Xi Jinping stated that trade negotiations were progressing...
14 May, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
Why market rose today? Sensex rises 790 points, Nifty closes near 23,700. 5 key drivers behind surgeIndian stock markets are experiencing a significant rally. The BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 indices have climbed over 1 percent each. This surge...
14 May, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Missiles over Dubai rattle the Gulf’s billion-dollar money machineThe Gulf's image as a safe financial haven is under strain as regional conflicts disrupt deals and deter investors. Once booming IPO market...
12 May, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Is China's 'Nostradamus' right? Is a global depression and an escalation in the Strait of Hormuz looming? Here's what happened during the heated Piers Morgan debateChina's 'Nostradamus,' Professor Xueqin Jiang, warns of an impending global depression, a process he believes could span decades. He also h...
12 May, 2026, 02.10 AM IST
Wealth creation is also about ignoring noise on the street: 15 mid- and small-cap stocks from different sectors which fit the billIn the April 2022-September 2024 bull market, every management appeared capable. Margins expanded, working capital looked manageable, capit...
10 May, 2026, 12.18 AM 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
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Aluminium prices at record highs: What’s driving the rally and what’s next?Aluminium prices have surged to multi-year highs, driven by strong demand, supply constraints, and rising energy costs. Geopolitical tensio...
19 Apr, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Hormuz shipping muted as US blockade takes hold: Tracking dataA trickle of ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday and Wednesday as a US blockade appeared to further curb traffic in the trade route ...
15 Apr, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
China-to-US shipping collapses! Cargo traffic plunges 42% as trade slowdown deepensChina’s trade with the U.S. is slowing fast, with shipping and exports falling sharply. Fewer cargo ships are moving between the two countr...
07 Nov, 2025, 08.41 PM IST
China warns waning global demand is top threat to tradeAn export boom that has propelled China’s economy during the pandemic is showing signs of waning as soaring inflation and other headwinds e...
28 Sep, 2022, 08.57 AM IST
- Chinese coastal vessels forced to seek new business
Suffering from a slowdown in China's coastal trade, the country's huge fleet of coastal ships has sailed out of the shadows to seek interna...
09 Jul, 2012, 07.50 AM IST