Global Economic Expansion Loses Momentum as Second-Quarter Growth Slows
The global economy continued to expand during the second quarter of 2026, but the pace of growth weakened slightly compared...
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Developing Asia Maintains Strong Growth Outlook Despite Global Economic Headwinds
Developing economies across Asia and the Pacific are expected to maintain relatively strong economic momentum despite an increasingly uncertain international...
Schneider Electric to Acquire PTC in $23.7 Billion Industrial Software Deal
Paris/Boston: Schneider Electric has agreed to acquire U.S.-based industrial software company PTC in an all-cash transaction with an implied enterprise...
Nippon Paint to Acquire AkzoNobel’s Southeast Asian Decorative Paints Business for $1.35 Billion
Tokyo/Amsterdam: Japan's Nippon Paint Holdings has agreed to acquire AkzoNobel’s Southeast Asian decorative paints business for approximately $1.35 billion, creating...
RBI Rate Hike Expectations Rise as Inflation Pressures and Global Rates Reshape India’s Business Outlook
Mumbai: Expectations of a fresh interest-rate increase by the Reserve Bank of India have intensified as inflation pressures broaden, economic...
G7 Emergency Oil Release Puts Fresh Pressure on Global Energy Prices
London: Global oil markets moved lower as additional crude supplies from the Middle East and a planned release of emergency...
South Africa’s Private Sector Contracts as Weak Demand and Fuel Costs Hit Businesses
Johannesburg: South Africa’s private-sector economy came under renewed pressure in September, with business activity contracting at its fastest pace since...
Vietnam Records Strong Growth in New Business Registrations
Hanoi, Vietnam: Vietnam has recorded a significant increase in newly established businesses during the first nine months of the year,...
Anthropic IPO Plans Highlight the Rising Cost of Building Advanced AI Systems
San Francisco: Artificial-intelligence company Anthropic is preparing for a potential public offering, bringing renewed attention to the enormous investment required...
AI Deals Keep Global M&A Market Active Despite Broader Deal-Making Slowdown
New York: Artificial intelligence continues to reshape the global mergers and acquisitions market, with technology companies, infrastructure providers and investors...
Bank of Japan Policy Debate Intensifies as Officials Assess Further Rate Moves
Tokyo: Debate over the future direction of Japan's monetary policy has intensified as Bank of Japan policymakers assess whether stronger...
Japan Business Confidence Reaches Eight-Year High as Companies Report Stronger Outlook
Tokyo: Business confidence among Japan's major companies has climbed to its strongest level in eight years, reflecting improved sentiment about...
Global Markets Await US Jobs Report for Fresh Signals on Interest Rates
New York: Investors across global financial markets are closely watching the latest U.S. employment data for clues about the strength...
Global Fuel Prices Surge as Diesel and Jet Fuel Markets Face Supply Pressure
London: Global refined-fuel markets are facing renewed pressure as prices for diesel, gasoline and aviation fuel rise sharply amid disruptions...
Euro Falls to Multi-Month Low as Investors Focus on European Fiscal Risks
Frankfurt: The euro has come under renewed pressure in international currency markets, weakening to its lowest level since May 2025...
Global Fuel Prices Surge as Diesel and Jet Fuel Markets Face Supply Pressure
London: Global refined-fuel markets are facing renewed pressure as prices for diesel, gasoline and aviation fuel rise sharply amid disruptions...
European Bond Markets Face Pressure as France-Germany Yield Gap Widens
Brussels: European bond markets are facing renewed pressure as investors demand higher returns for holding government debt, with the gap...
Global Bond Sell-Off Pushes US Treasury Yield to Highest Level Since 2002
New York, October 2, 2026: Global financial markets are facing renewed pressure after a sharp sell-off in government bonds pushed...
Asian Stock Markets Slide as Investors Await Key US Jobs Data
Singapore, October 2, 2026: Asian stock markets came under pressure on Friday as investors reacted to sharp movements in global...
U.S. Dollar Strengthens as Higher Treasury Yields Support the Currency
New York: The U.S. dollar strengthened against several major currencies as higher Treasury yields and concerns about global inflation increased...
Global Bond Markets Face Renewed Pressure as Government Yields Rise
London: Global bond markets have come under renewed pressure as government borrowing costs climb across several major economies, with investors...
OECD Projects Moderate Global Growth as Inflation and Economic Risks Persist
Paris: The global economy is expected to continue expanding in 2026 and 2027, but growth is projected to remain moderate...
Ellenbarrie Receives ₹481 Crore BHEL Order for Industrial Gas Project
Kolkata: Industrial gases company Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases has received an order worth approximately ₹481 crore from Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited...
NCC Secures ₹1,077 Crore Order as Infrastructure Spending Supports Construction Sector
Hyderabad: Infrastructure company NCC has secured a new order worth approximately ₹1,077 crore, providing a fresh boost to its project...
Tata Group Stocks Under Pressure as Investors Track Key Corporate Developments
Mumbai: Several Tata Group-linked stocks came under pressure during Tuesday's trading session as investors closely monitored developments surrounding the group's...
US-China Tariff Changes Cover a Wide Range of Products as Trade Tensions Evolve
Washington/Beijing: Trade conditions between the United States and China are undergoing another shift as changes to tariff arrangements affect a...
China Stocks Gain as Investors Look for Stronger Support for the Property Sector
Beijing: Chinese mainland equities moved higher as investors responded to expectations of additional policy support for the country's property sector...
Shein Reports Strong Second-Quarter Profit as Margins Face Pressure
Singapore: Global fashion retailer Shein reported a substantial profit for the second quarter, highlighting continued demand for its online-focused business...
India’s IPO Market Remains Active Despite Pressure on the Broader Stock Market
Mumbai: India's initial public offering (IPO) market continues to attract significant corporate interest even as weakness in the broader equity...
Oil Surge Pushes Indian Stocks Toward Six-Month Low as Market Faces Fresh Pressure
Mumbai: Indian equity markets came under renewed pressure on Tuesday as a sharp rise in international crude oil prices added...
Oil Prices and Rising Bond Yields Put Fresh Pressure on Global Markets
New York: Global financial markets faced renewed pressure as rising crude oil prices and higher government bond yields increased concerns...
AI Boom Adds Pressure to Corporate Borrowing Costs
New York, September 28, 2026: The rapid expansion of artificial-intelligence infrastructure is creating a growing financing challenge for technology companies...
🛢️ Oil Prices Rise Above $106 as US-Iran Tensions Threaten Strait of Hormuz
London/Singapore, September 28, 2026: Global oil prices moved sharply higher on Monday as uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict renewed concerns...
🇺🇸🇨🇳 US and China Agree on $30 Billion Tariff-Cut Framework
Washington/Beijing, September 28, 2026: The United States and China have agreed on a framework to reduce tariffs on approximately $30...
Argentina Agriculture Exports Head Toward Near-Record Year as Global Grain Demand Strengthens
Argentina's agricultural sector is heading toward another exceptionally strong export year, supported by a large harvest, firm international crop prices...
Indonesia to Repay Bank Loans Supporting Nationwide Village Cooperative Programme
Indonesia is preparing to repay bank financing used to support a nationwide village cooperative programme, as the government moves to...
Global Commodity Markets Show Mixed Signals as Gold, Oil and Industrial Metals Move in Different Directions
Global commodity markets showed mixed movement as investors assessed inflation concerns, currency changes, supply conditions and geopolitical developments across major...
Eurozone Business Activity Hits More Than Three-Year High as New Orders Surge
Business activity across the eurozone accelerated sharply in September, with preliminary economic data showing the private sector expanding at its...
Insurance Australia Group Settles A$2.8 Billion Credit Suisse Dispute
SYDNEY: Insurance Australia Group has reached a settlement with entities linked to Credit Suisse over a major legal dispute connected...
Australia’s Housing Slowdown Spreads Beyond the Property Market
SYDNEY: Australia’s housing downturn is increasingly affecting businesses far beyond property agencies and mortgage lenders, with industries connected to home...
