Global Commodity Prices Accelerate Sharply in August, UNCTAD Data Shows
Geneva: Global commodity prices accelerated sharply in August 2026, with the United Nations Trade and Development's latest data showing a...
Inflation
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...
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...
UN Data Warns Global Growth Remains Weak as Energy Shock Fuels Inflation Risks
New York: The global economy is facing renewed pressure from geopolitical tensions, higher energy costs and persistent uncertainty, with the...
Economic Issues Take Center Stage in US Midterm Election Debate
Washington: Economic conditions are emerging as a major focus of political debate in the United States as the country moves...
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...
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...
US Borrowing Costs Rise as Treasury Yields Put Pressure on Financial Markets
New York: Borrowing costs in the United States are coming under renewed pressure as government bond yields rise, creating a...
Oil Prices Hold Above $100 as Global Energy Supply Risks Intensify
London, October 2, 2026: International oil prices remained above the psychologically important $100-per-barrel mark on Friday as traders assessed conflicting...
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...
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...
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...
🛢️ 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...
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...
Global Bond Sell-Off Pushes U.S. Long-Term Yields Higher
NEW YORK: A broad sell-off in global government bonds has pushed long-term U.S. Treasury yields sharply higher, increasing borrowing-cost concerns...
German Consumer Confidence Weakens as Energy Costs Put Pressure on Households
BERLIN: Consumer confidence in Germany has weakened as rising energy costs add pressure to household finances and create fresh concerns...
Argentina Poverty Rate Rises to 32.3 Percent as Economic Pressure Mounts
Buenos Aires: Argentina's poverty rate has climbed to 32.3 percent during the first half of 2026, marking a reversal after...
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...
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...
Oil Prices Ease After Recent Surge as Markets Monitor Middle East Risks
Crude oil prices moved lower after a sharp recent increase, with traders reassessing the balance between supply concerns, geopolitical risks...
US Dollar Holds Near Two-Month High as Markets Reassess Interest Rate Outlook
The U.S. dollar has remained close to a two-month high as financial markets reassess the outlook for inflation, economic growth...
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%...
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...
Bangladesh Raises Fuel Prices by Up to 17.4% as Energy Crisis Hits Businesses
September Bangladesh has raised domestic fuel prices by as much as 17.4%, adding fresh pressure on businesses, manufacturers and consumers...
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...
Asian Development Outlook September Update: Asia’s Economic Outlook in Focus
The Asian Development Bank’s Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2026 continues to provide a detailed assessment of economic conditions across Asia...
IMF Warns Lebanon Faces Deep Economic Pressure as Reform Efforts Continue
Washington/Beirut: Lebanon’s economy continues to face severe pressure amid regional security developments, high inflation, infrastructure damage and significant displacement, according...
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...
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...
Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to 1.25% as Inflation Risks Persist
Tokyo, September 18, 2026: The Bank of Japan has raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, taking borrowing costs to...
Brazil’s Petrobras Raises Diesel Price as Government Subsidy Shields Distributors
Brasília, September 17, 2026: Brazil’s state-controlled oil company Petrobras has increased the price of diesel supplied to distributors by an...
Japan’s Yen Comes Under Fresh Pressure as Bank of Japan Prepares for Key Rate Decision
Tokyo, September 17, 2026: Japan’s yen has weakened sharply against the U.S. dollar following the Federal Reserve’s latest interest-rate increase,...
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates as U.S. Monetary Policy Enters a New Phase
Washington, September 17, 2026: The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage point, moving the...
High Public Debt, EU Accession and Asia’s Growth: Key Themes in This Week’s Economic Outlook
Washington, September 12, 2026: High public debt is emerging as an increasingly complicated factor for governments and central banks attempting...
Peru Keeps Interest Rate at 4.25% as Inflation Remains Above Target
Peru’s central bank has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25%, extending its pause for a 13th consecutive month...
