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Geopolitics

Hong Kong homebuyers pile into new launches despite rate jitters and Middle East tensions

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong homebuyers snapped up new launches on Tuesday as developers accelerated sales amid concerns over slower rate cuts and geopolitical tensions in the Mi…

Geopolitics

Iran war wipes $120bn off Dubai, Abu Dhabi stock markets

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The UAE's financial markets have been some of the hardest hit by the fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran.

Geopolitics

Bank holidays in April 2026: When will banks remain closed? Check state-wise list

Times of India – World · India

Banks across India will observe several closures in April 2026 due to national and state-specific holidays, including year-end finalization and Good Friday. Se…

Geopolitics

Amid US-Iran war, India’s diesel exports see big 20% jump; petrol exports fall 33%

Times of India – World · India

Although crude prices have surged amid the near shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, the effect has differed across fuels. Crack spreads for diesel and jet fuel h…

Geopolitics

Fuelling up: the new ‘obsession’ drawing Singaporeans to Malaysia’s Johor

South China Morning Post – World · China

Singaporeans are not flocking to Malaysia’s Johor just for groceries these days – fuel is the “obsession” for the moment. Petrol prices have spiked sharply in …

Geopolitics

Soaring fuel prices drive German far-right calls for a turn back to Russia

The Hindu – World · India

Russia had supplied over a third of Germany’s crude oil imports and more than half of its natural gas needs, until Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and the…

Geopolitics

Sri Lanka raises electricity tariffs, issues strict energy conserving guidelines

The Hindu – World · India

The tariff hike means that those consuming over 180 units would see a 25% increase

Geopolitics

Bin bag panic grips South Korea as huge Iran war crisis budget agreed

South China Morning Post – World · China

In Seoul last week, South Koreans were stripping shop shelves of plastic bin bags. Not food, not medicine. Bin bags. Nearly 2.7 million of the city’s mandatory…

Geopolitics

Bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today for Mahavir Jayanti? Check state-wise list

Times of India – World · India

Many banks across India are closed today for Mahavir Jayanti, impacting customers in states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh. However, agency banks…

Geopolitics

Dubai’s loss could be Hong Kong’s gain, but only if city is ready

South China Morning Post – World · China

When InvestHK’s director general Alpha Lau Hai-suen recently said that companies using Dubai as a hub had mostly shifted to Hong Kong after the outbreak of the…

Geopolitics

Debit and credit card surcharges to be removed in Australia by October

The Guardian – World · Europe

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says changes will help with cost of living and ‘Australians hate paying’ the surchargesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest up…

Geopolitics

Long queues in Myanmar as Iran war fuel crisis deepens

BBC News – World · Europe

Drivers are queuing for hours at petrol stations in Myanmar as the Iran war continues to send shockwaves across the globe.

Geopolitics

India sends 7,000 tonnes diesel to Bangladesh

Times of India – World · India

- Bangladesh receives 7,000 tonnes of diesel via pipeline from India’s Numaligarh refinery. - Energy ministry facilitates cross-border energy supply to bolst…

Geopolitics

10 India-bound ships carrying energy cargo stuck in Persian Gulf

Times of India – World · India

- 10 foreign-flagged ships carrying energy products are stranded in the Persian Gulf, bound for India. - Government reports the situation as of Monday. - S…

Geopolitics

E-commerce turns deal breaker at WTO meet

Times of India – World · India

- Calculate monthly loan installments and SIP investment returns. - Estimate PPF and FD maturity amounts and interest. - Determine pension, NPS corpus, and…

Geopolitics

10-year gilt yield tops 7 per cent, hits 20-month high

Times of India – World · India

- Calculate monthly loan installments and SIP investment returns. - Estimate PPF maturity amount/interest and FD maturity/interest. - Determine NPS pension…

Geopolitics

Industrial output grows 5.2 per cent as manufacturing rebounds

Times of India – World · India

- Calculate monthly loan installments and SIP returns for investment planning. - Estimate PPF and FD maturity amounts and interest earned. - Determine NPS …

Geopolitics

Oil prices today: Crude jumps after war disrupts supply routes, global shortage fear looms

Times of India – World · India

Oil prices have jumped significantly. Brent crude is over $110 and WTI is above $100. Supply worries are growing due to the conflict in the Middle East. Iran's…

Geopolitics

IMF warns Middle East conflict will lead to higher prices and slower global growth

The Guardian – World · Europe

Washington-based fund says rising energy and food costs will hit economies worldwide and could leave lasting scarsThe International Monetary Fund has warned th…

General

Are rising gas prices just the start? Economic analysts warn the worst is yet to come

NBC News – World · US

Surging oil prices continue to ripple through the global economy due to the war with Iran.

Geopolitics

Australians may not see cheaper fuel for weeks despite Labor’s excise cuts

The Guardian – World · Europe

Flow-on effect will depend on how quickly service stations sell more expensive fuel, experts warn, leaving Easter travel plans up in the airGet our breaking ne…

Geopolitics

Why rupee breached 95 versus dollar mark despite RBI's move to stem fall

Times of India – World · India

According to forex market participants, the domestic unit remains under pressure due to persistent outflows by foreign investors and the strengthening of the U…

Geopolitics

How Trump’s Kharg Island threat puts global oil flows, prices under pressure

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Business Desk provides global business news, covering markets, trends, analysis, and breaking stories to keep readers informed. - Focuses on industries…

Geopolitics

Japan’s property market is well placed to withstand Iran war energy shock

South China Morning Post – World · China

Spare a thought for investors seeking shelter from the energy shock caused by the war in Iran. There are no sanctuaries. Government bonds, a traditional benefi…

Geopolitics

Fuel rations and free buses: How countries are responding to rising oil prices

BBC News – World · Europe

Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.

Geopolitics

Phones, TVs, ACs: India's electronics are quietly getting a lot more expensive

Times of India – World · India

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Geopolitics

Hong Kong stocks fall with Asia as Iran conflict drives oil prices higher

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong stocks dropped on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East sent oil prices to recent highs. Over the weekend, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebe…

Geopolitics

Pessimism takes root in UK as shoppers struggle to afford essentials

The Guardian – World · Europe

Millions are dipping into savings or borrowing to get by as the Iran war drives up prices, survey showsThe Iran war has led to a surge in pessimism in the UK a…

Geopolitics

Price of oil hits $116 a barrel after Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil in Iran’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Stock markets in Asia drop sharply, with investors nervous over escalation of Middle East conflictBusiness live – latest newsThe price of oil has risen sharply…

Geopolitics

Petrol, diesel price: Global crude oil costs rise; what's the situation in India?

Times of India – World · India

Last week, the government announced a big excise duty cut on petrol and diesel prices, in effect cushioning consumers from a hike, while also reducing the blow…

Geopolitics

Australia to halve fuel tax as global energy crisis deepens

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces the tax cut as the price of crude oil tops $116 a barrel.

Geopolitics

Big retailers say UK jobs at risk from guaranteed hours reforms

The Guardian – World · Europe

More than half of roles could be hit and young shop workers in particular could lose out, trade body warnsMore than half of retail jobs could be affected by re…

Geopolitics

In Australia, Victoria and Tasmania Waive Transit Fares as Fuel Prices Soar

The New York Times – World · US

The measures in Victoria and Tasmania are temporary, but show how far and how intensely the oil shock from the war in Iran has spread.

Geopolitics

Centre rolls out PDS kerosene in 60-day relief measure for consumers amid LPG strain

Times of India – World · India

Facing global energy disruptions, the Centre has launched a 60-day emergency plan, distributing extra kerosene to states for cooking and lighting. This move ai…

Geopolitics

Rupee rebounds from record low: Currency rises 128 paise to 93.57 against US dollar

Times of India – World · India

The Indian rupee saw a significant rebound, gaining 128 paise to 93.57 against the US dollar following RBI's directive to limit banks' currency exposure. This …

Geopolitics

War on Iran is about to make clothes more expensive. Here’s why

South China Morning Post – World · China

Planning to update your wardrobe this summer? Industry insiders have some advice: do it soon. By the time autumn collections hit the racks, the aftershocks of …

Geopolitics

Oil tops $116 a barrel as Iran accuses US of preparing invasion

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Crude prices continue to climb as world faces its biggest energy crisis in decades.

Geopolitics

Labor cuts fuel excise for three months, saving Australians 26c a litre on petrol and diesel

The Guardian – World · Europe

Anthony Albanese shares four-point plan after national cabinet and urges public transport usageFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our br…

Geopolitics

Two of Australia’s largest souces of jet fuel could be cut off as South Korea and China eye restrictions

The Guardian – World · Europe

South Korea’s transport ministry says domestic airlines have asked authorities to redirect export-bound jet fuel back to the local market amid a supply crunch•…

Geopolitics

China’s ‘teapot’ oil refineries keep economy brewing – but surging crude prices leave them strained

The Guardian – World · Europe

The factories, which buy cheap crude and turn it into fuel, are struggling as higher oil prices threaten their razor-sharp margins The towns that are the bulwa…

General

Oil jumps, stocks slide ahead of U.S. stock market open as Iran war rounds one month

NBC News – World · US

Global oil prices jumped and U.S. stock futures slid ahead of Monday’s market open after the weekend saw Iran-backed Houthi militants launch ballistic missiles…

Geopolitics

Govt eyes flexible-fuel vehicles’ faster rollout

Times of India – World · India

People aware of the developments said since major car and two-wheeler manufacturers have their prototype FFV models ready, now govt needs to create the ecosyst…

Geopolitics

RBI’s forced dollar unwind to keep rupee from sliding, bruise banks

Times of India – World · India

Until Friday, banks could run net open positions of up to 25% of their net worth. In practice, large lenders often accumulated sizeable long dollar bets, somet…

Geopolitics

No jail term for farm goods, textiles export rule slip-ups

Times of India – World · India

Similarly, failure to furnish information or sample, or furnishing false information or sample and damaging books of account or refusal to furnish it will not …

Geopolitics

3,000 less domestic flights to take to the skies this summer

Times of India – World · India

While the airline projected getting a plane every week, the authorities asked the country’s largest carrier to file for flights when it gets more planes and ca…

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