Tether to launch 'official' stablecoin in Georgia, with government supportTether, a major stablecoin issuer, is set to launch a digital token for the Georgian lari. This move has the backing of Georgia's governmen...
25 May, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
Global Market: Oil crisis and strong dollar intensify pressure on Asian currenciesAsian economies face a global energy shock. Policymakers are enacting emergency measures as currencies weaken and fuel costs surge. India u...
22 May, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Dollar poised for largest weekly rise in two months as Fed hike bets increaseDollar surged to a two-month high, fueled by rising energy prices and shipping disruptions, intensifying inflation fears and boosting expec...
15 May, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
China's credit growth slips below estimatesApril marked a significant slowdown in China's credit growth, tumbling below projections. Banks curtailed the issuance of new loans, while ...
14 May, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
China's yuan hits 3-year high, stocks retreat, as investors await details from Trump-Xi summitChina's yuan reached a three-year high against the dollar as investors awaited outcomes from the Xi-Trump summit. While stock markets saw p...
14 May, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks, US futures climb on tech optimismAsian stocks advanced, mirroring Wall Street's record highs driven by a tech surge and strong corporate earnings. Investors are closely wat...
14 May, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
Not just US dollar, Indian rupee has tanked up to 25% across 9 major currencies in 1 yearThe Indian rupee has seen a significant decline against most global currencies, not just the US dollar. This broad-based weakness is driven...
11 May, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall in next few days? Full explainer on Gulf conflict, Strait of Hormuz risks and global marketsWhy are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall in next few days? Oil prices climbed after new c...
08 May, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
China pledges to stabilize fertilizer market as planting beginsChinese domestic prices have risen but remain significantly lower than international benchmarks. The ministry assures ample fertilizer for ...
25 Apr, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
India's digital currency push targets its leaky welfare systemWhile India's early efforts are modest compared with those of China, where more than 200 million people use the e-yuan, the world's most po...
23 Apr, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
India's digital currency push targets its leaky welfare systemIndia is piloting its digital rupee, the e-rupee, for welfare payments. This initiative aims to improve efficiency and reduce corruption in...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
UAE asks US for a wartime financial lifeline as Iran conflict drags: ReportThe United Arab Emirates is in discussions with the United States regarding a potential financial backstop. This measure is being considere...
20 Apr, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
China seeks to rein in risks from AI 'digital humans'China is introducing new rules for its booming digital human industry. These AI avatars, which look and sound like real people, are used fo...
19 Apr, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Rupee depreciation forces Indian firms to adopt Yuan payments, boost local sourcingIndian businesses are actively seeking ways to counter the weakening rupee. Companies are now making payments for Chinese imports in yuan, ...
19 Apr, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
Pakistan says all options on table for funding, weighs strategic fuel reservePakistan is exploring various financing options, including Eurobonds and commercial debt, to replace a $3.5 billion UAE facility and bolste...
14 Apr, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
China's economic slowdown deepens as public confidence wanesAcross both major cities and smaller regions, people describe a downturn marked by layoffs, business closures, and weakening private enterp...
05 Apr, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Behind Chinese yuan's 6 per cent drop, a hidden crisis lurksBut behind the scenes, Chinese policy makers are unleashing a torrent of measures to stabilise the currency and prevent it from tumbling.
14 Jan, 2016, 04.47 AM IST