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India is set to rewrite its oil destiny, moving from risk to leverageIn a landmark agreement, India is teaming up with the UAE to significantly increase its oil reserves, transitioning into a strategic player...
World markets walk a tightrope between AI stocks and oil shocksGlobal markets are on a knife edge, facing a potential AI boom or oil shocks from the U.S.-Iran conflict. Investors are navigating volatile...
US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefireUnited States and Iran exchanged air strikes for a second day. President Trump vowed more attacks if Iran does not agree to a peace deal. T...
Why is market rising? Sensex jumps 1,000 points in 2 days, Nifty crosses 23,400. 3 key factors behind the surgeIndian stock markets surged for a second consecutive session, with Sensex and Nifty crossing significant milestones. This resilience occurr...
China's imports of major commodities show price remains key driverChina's May commodity trade reveals price is key to its resource imports. Crude oil imports hit an eight-year low due to high prices. Coppe...
Kospi selloff resumes, tanks nearly 4% as AI unwinding continues; Iran war uncertainty dents moodSouth Korean stocks fell sharply on Wednesday, with the benchmark KOSPI dropping up to 3.6%, as semiconductor shares resumed their decline ...
Kospi ends 8% lower as chip rout deepens; Samsung, SK Hynix crash up to 10%South Korea's KOSPI index experienced a significant selloff, plunging 8.23% as investors cashed in on the AI rally, revealing the market's ...
FIIs, weak global cues among 5 factors that could keep D-St under pressure this weekIndian stock markets may remain under pressure this week amid persistent FII selling, weak global cues, rising geopolitical tensions in Wes...
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 ...
Rising fuel prices to strain household budgets as West Asia crisis pushes crude above USD 100: Chief Economist Manoranjan SharmaFuel prices are climbing globally, impacting Indian households. The West Asia conflict is driving up crude oil costs, making higher fuel pr...
Oman ports emerge as India's gateway to West Asia, AfricaIndia's CEPA agreement with Oman is officially in motion, turning ports such as Sohar, Salalah, and Duqm into strategic hubs for Indian com...
Indian companies willing to deepen presence in Venezuela, says Minister Hardeep Singh PuriIndia is looking to deepen its energy partnership with Venezuela, with Indian companies expressing readiness to expand their presence. This...
Asia rice surges 20% in May as war and weather threaten outputAsian rice prices experienced their largest monthly surge in nearly two decades in May, driven by weather risks and escalating energy and f...
Dalal Street set for cautious opening as GIFT Nifty trades lowerIndian stocks saw a slight recovery on Tuesday. The Nifty index rose by 0.4%. Analysts expect the market to trade within a range due to glo...
India's fuel exports plunge in May as domestic demand takes priorityIndia's fuel exports saw a significant drop in May, reaching their lowest point in almost four years. This decline was driven by efforts to...
Muted opening likely as GIFT Nifty hints at a cautious start for D-StreetIndian markets experienced a significant downturn on Friday, with the Nifty closing 1.5% lower due to broad-based profit booking and increa...
What is oil price prediction for Monday? Oil prices fall as US-Iran ceasefire talks support market sentimentWhat is oil price prediction for Monday? Oil prices ended lower on Friday as investors reacted to signs of progress in talks between the Un...
Qatar opposes permanent Strait of Hormuz transit fees, open to temporary tollsQatar has stated its opposition to permanent transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz. A top official indicated that temporary tolls for purpo...
Hormuz exposes China's Indian Ocean vulnerability, new reportA new report suggests China's maritime vulnerability begins at the Strait of Hormuz, not the Strait of Malacca, creating a strategic compet...
Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise on US-Iran truce deal, oil dropsAsian markets saw gains as oil prices fell following a tentative US-Iran ceasefire extension. This development eased concerns about energy ...