Global Market Today: Asian stocks dip with AI in focus, oil declinesMSCI’s Asia Pacific equities gauge dipped 0.1%, with the Kospi Index in South Korea — a bellwether for AI investments — falling 1.2%. Howev...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods beginning September 8: PM Mark CarneyCanada will impose retaliatory tariffs on United States goods starting September eighth. This action escalates a trade conflict after Unite...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
India's goods trade deficit hits 6-month high as imports rise amid Middle East conflictIn July, India's merchandise trade deficit climbed to $31.98 billion, the highest in six months, largely attributed to increasing oil and e...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
US to impose ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran; Scott Bessent bets on 'one-two punch' to cripple Iranian regimeUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington will impose the “toughest sanctions in history” on Iran, with details expected Monday, ...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
US Stock Market: Treasury steps in to curb rising long-duration bond yieldsThe US Treasury has doubled planned buybacks of longer-dated bonds to at least $4 billion per operation, seeking to ease liquidity pressure...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
India's economic growth to slow to 6.8% in FY27 amid West Asia crisis, El Nino impact: Ind-RaIndia Ratings and Research has raised its FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.8% from 6.7%, but expects growth to slow from 7.6% in FY26 amid inf...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Climate damage: The next hit to Europe's public financesEurope's public finances face growing strain from uninsured climate damage, with recent extreme weather events having caused significant ec...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
India’s balance of payments slips into deficit in Q1FY27India faced a significant balance of payments deficit in the first quarter, reaching $8.1 billion. This setback was predominantly due to ca...
15 Aug, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
India records $8.1 billion deficit in April-June balance of payments, June turns surplusIndia's balance of payments account recorded an $8.1 billion deficit in the first quarter. This shift occurred as overseas investors withdr...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
Global Market: Rising real yields raise fresh risks for stocks and global economic growthReal borrowing costs across major economies have climbed to multi-year highs as heavy government borrowing and large technology companies’ ...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
India’s July exports hit record $44.2 billion despite West Asia crisisIndia's goods exports grew significantly in July, driven by engineering and electronics sectors. Imports also increased, leading to a wider...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks advance, crude oil holds declineAsian stock markets experienced a notable rise as easing US inflation rates and declining oil prices alleviated concerns regarding potentia...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
Bangladesh orders malls and markets to shut by 8 pm as it faces 12-hour power cutsBangladesh has enforced earlier closing times for businesses to save electricity. Severe gas shortages are significantly impacting the nati...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
Critical minerals being prioritised in trade, investment engagements: Govt tells ParliamentIndia is strengthening supply chains by prioritizing energy and semiconductor sectors. The nation aims to reduce import dependence through ...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
India's monsoon to weaken over west, south in next fortnightBelow-average monsoon rainfall is expected across western and southern India. This forecast threatens newly planted cotton, soybean, and co...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Has Dalal Street's near term outlook improved? HSBC lists 4 headwinds, 3 tailwinds to watch out forHSBC Mutual Fund remains constructive on Indian equities, citing improving earnings, private capex, policy support and potential trade deal...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
US sanctions bill makes India-US trade deal more critical, may push up import bill: EconomistProposed US sanctions legislation makes India's trade deal with the United States more critical. Any disruption to crude supplies could rai...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.23 PM IST