Qingdao Port Strengthens Global Connectivity With 16 New International Shipping Routes
QINGDAO, CHINA — Qingdao Port, a major maritime gateway in northeastern China, is expanding its international shipping network to strengthen...
Global Markets
India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Decline for Fourth Consecutive Week
India's foreign exchange reserves have declined for a fourth consecutive week, reflecting changes in the country's external financial position amid...
Indian Stock Market Faces Pressure as Oil Prices Rise and Investors Assess Economic Outlook
Indian equity markets came under pressure as investors assessed rising crude oil prices, global market uncertainty and the latest signals...
Asian Markets Face Pressure as Rising Bond Yields and AI Financing Concerns Weigh on Investors
Asian financial markets came under pressure as investors assessed rising government bond yields, higher borrowing costs and growing concerns surrounding...
U.S. Stocks Retreat as Rising Treasury Yields Increase Pressure on Markets
U.S. stock markets pulled back as investors reacted to a sharp rise in Treasury yields and reassessed the outlook for...
AI Infrastructure Borrowing Raises New Questions for Global Credit Markets
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure is creating a new wave of corporate borrowing, as technology companies and major...
Rising Bond Yields Increase Financing Pressure on Global Businesses
London: A sharp rise in government bond yields across major developed economies is creating new challenges for companies and investors...
AI Stocks Drive Wall Street Higher as Investors Increase Bets on Technology Growth
New York: Technology stocks linked to artificial intelligence are continuing to attract strong investor interest, helping lift major U.S. equity...
Oil Prices Rise Above $100 as Middle East Tensions Threaten Global Supply
London: Global oil prices have climbed above the $100-per-barrel mark as growing geopolitical risks raise concerns about possible disruptions to...
Shell Reports Sharp Improvement in Refining Margins as Energy Market Shifts
London: Shell is expecting a significant improvement in its refining performance for the third quarter, with stronger margins providing a...
Global Markets Turn Mixed as Wall Street Hits Fresh Records Amid Rising Oil Prices
New York: Global financial markets showed mixed performance on Wednesday as investors balanced record gains on Wall Street against renewed...
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...
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...
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 M&A Deal Activity Slows Sharply as Borrowing Costs Rise
London, October 2, 2026: Global mergers and acquisitions activity lost momentum during the third quarter of 2026, with the total...
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...
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...
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...
Asian Markets Navigate Global Bond Pressure and Shifting Oil Prices
SINGAPORE: Asian financial markets are navigating a volatile trading environment as investors assess higher global bond yields, changing oil prices...
Gold Heads for Weekly Decline as Strong Dollar Weighs on Prices
LONDON: Gold prices remained under pressure as a stronger U.S. dollar and changing expectations around U.S. interest rates weighed on...
Dollar Heads Toward Another Weekly Gain as Treasury Yields Rise
NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar is heading toward another weekly advance as rising Treasury yields and changing expectations for the...
Global Markets Face Renewed Pressure as Energy Shock Raises Inflation Concerns
Global financial markets are facing renewed uncertainty as energy prices remain elevated and investors assess the potential economic consequences of...
European Stocks Face Pressure as Rising Oil Prices and Bond Yields Weigh on Markets
European financial markets came under pressure as renewed strength in crude oil prices pushed government bond yields higher and increased...
Japan Stocks Rise as AI and Semiconductor Shares Gain Momentum
Japan's stock market moved higher on Thursday as investors returned from the country's holiday break and increased buying in artificial...
Japan Bond Yield Climbs to Multi-Decade High as Global Rates Stay Elevated
Japan's government bond market has come under renewed pressure as the yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond climbed...
UN Projects Global Economy to Grow 2.6% in 2026 Amid Rising Risks
The global economy is expected to expand by 2.6% in 2026, according to the latest United Nations economic assessment, as...
US Treasury Yield Climbs Above 5% as Global Borrowing Costs Rise
Financial markets are facing renewed pressure after the yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note moved above the 5%...
Shopify and Meta Join Forces to Bring AI-Powered Checkout to Online Shopping
Shopify and Meta have formed a new partnership designed to bring AI-driven shopping and checkout directly into Meta’s newly launched...
SoftBank’s Massive Bond Sale Draws Strong Investor Interest as AI Financing Expands
SoftBank Group has entered the global debt market with a major bond offering aimed at financing its growing artificial intelligence...
Global Economy Faces New Energy and Interest-Rate Pressures
The global economy is entering a period of increased uncertainty as higher energy costs, elevated government bond yields and changing...
Asian Markets Rise as AI Chip Rally Extends Across the Region
Asian financial markets moved higher on Wednesday as renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence technology continued to lift semiconductor companies and...
Fed Rate Hike Expectations Rise as Persistent Inflation Keeps Markets on Edge
September 22, 2026 Global financial markets are adjusting to the possibility of another U.S. interest-rate increase as persistent inflation and...
US and China Step Up Trade and AI Talks Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
September 22, 2026 The United States and China have intensified discussions on trade, investment and artificial intelligence ahead of a...
Global Markets Face a New Test as Rising Oil, Interest Rates and Inflation Reshape the Economic Outlook
Global financial markets are entering a more complicated phase as three powerful forces—higher energy prices, rising borrowing costs and persistent...
G20 Economic Growth Slows as OECD Data Shows 0.7 Percent Expansion in Second Quarter
Economic growth across the G20 group slowed during the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest figures from the...
Trump-Xi Summit Puts Global Trade, AI and Supply Chains Under the Spotlight
The upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is emerging as one of the most...
ECB Official Urges Caution Over Expectations of More Interest Rate Hikes
Frankfurt: European Central Bank Vice President Boris Vujcic has cautioned financial markets against assuming that rising energy prices will automatically...
Nestlé Reviews Its Options After Russia Places Local Business Under Temporary Administration
Zurich, September 18, 2026: Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé is assessing its options after Russia placed the company's local...
Four Decades After the Uruguay Round: What Its Legacy Can Teach the Future of Global Trade
Four decades after negotiations began on the Uruguay Round, the international trading system is reflecting on one of the most...
