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Times of India – World · India
The GDP growth target for 2026 appeared in a draft of the government’s yearly work report. Although the range broadly matches market expectations, it is the fi…
Times of India – World · India
Ship-tracking data indicates that two Russian crude shipments which were originally bound for East Asia have redirected their course to India. With its energy …
South China Morning Post – World · China
Beijing laid out a list of priorities for the economy, innovation and the military for this year at the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC)…
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
China set a lower economic growth target for 2026 than it has seen in decades, but Beijing maintained a steady increase of its military budget this year.
The Guardian – World · Europe
‘High-quality growth’ target of 4.5-5% outlined at Two Sessions as Chinese premier talks of complex situations at home and abroadWhat are China’s Two Sessions …
BBC News – World · Europe
It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.
Times of India – World · India
The Indian rupee rebounded on Thursday, recovering 51 paise to trade at 91.54 against the US dollar after hitting a record low. This recovery follows a signifi…
The Hindu – World · India
China's economy grew by 5% last year to $20.01 trillion, riding high on the robust exports despite U.S. tariffs, while domestic consumption, its bugbear, remai…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong will roll out targeted measures to attract precious metals companies as part of broader efforts to establish itself as a premier global gold trading …
BBC News – World · Europe
Fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US oil blockade since the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Times of India – World · India
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated President Trump's plan to raise universal tariffs to 15% could happen this week. While a temporary 10% levy is in…
Times of India – World · India
Oil marketing companies are absorbing recent crude oil price spikes, creating a buffer against inflation and GDP impacts. Despite a 16.8% rise in Brent crude, …
The Hindu – World · India
Some 200 internationally-trading crude oil and product tankers are stranded in the Persian Gulf following a total stoppage of ship movement across the Strait o…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Russia could halt gas supplies to Europe right now amid a spike in energy prices triggered by the Iran crisis, President Vladimir Putin warned on Wednesday, li…
South China Morning Post – World · China
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that President Donald Trump’s plan to increase a broad 10 per cent tariff rate to 15 per cent is likely to be implemen…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Household costs could reach £1,800 a year from July as UK market hits three-year highMiddle East crisis – live updatesHousehold energy bills could climb by £16…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Plan, which aims to preserve jobs in clean tech and low-carbon sectors, could include UK if there is reciprocal market accessThe European Commission has propos…
South China Morning Post – World · China
The European Union unveiled a sweeping raft of policies on Wednesday aimed at kick-starting its sluggish industry and protecting its critical infrastructure. A…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong tycoons have expressed confidence in the Middle East’s economic outlook amid continued strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran and Tehran’s r…
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Prices at the pumps for petroleum and diesel have risen by around one-fifth in a matter of days in Germany. Oil production and shipments have been severely dis…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Global supply chains are disrupted and prices are rising across sectors amid warnings worse is to come if conflict persistsMiddle East crisis live – latest upd…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Rising energy costs driven by Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions may provide some relief to China’s years-long struggle with weak prices, but analysts warn t…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Fewer Hongkongers withdrew funds from the city’s mandatory pension plan in the fourth quarter of last year, as a stock market rally prompted more members to le…
South China Morning Post – World · China
China has vowed to boost economic resilience and not compromise on core principles in dealing with the US, as Beijing prepares to commence a major political ev…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Study finds workers at 20 S&P 500 firms rely on Medicaid and Snap as CEO pay and buybacks soarMany workers at some of the largest US corporations have no c…
The Guardian – World · Europe
UK’s FTSE 100 up by more than 50 points, while pan-European Stoxx 600 share index rises 1.2%Business live – latest updatesEuropean stock markets have rallied o…
NBC News – World · US
Barely a week after President Donald Trump hailed falling gas prices as one of his economic triumphs, his actions are sending the cost per gallon back up
The New York Times – World · US
The Trump administration’s decision to cut off foreign oil to the island is devastating its tourism industry, a key source of income for a government being pus…
The Hindu – World · India
- Iran faces U.S. sanctions impacting oil exports, SWIFT access, and economic stability, despite its "Maximum Resistance" strategy to counter "Maximum Pressure…
South China Morning Post – World · China
China’s sovereign debt is emerging as a strategic alternative to US Treasuries as global investors look for geopolitical hedges, though greater market liquidit…
South China Morning Post – World · China
The conflict in Iran could raise cargo transport costs from Asia to Europe by at least 10 per cent, according to Hong Kong sector representatives, as major shi…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s retail sales rose 5.5 per cent year on year in January, with authorities crediting inbound tourism for supporting the sector. Provisional figures r…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Beijing is expected to set a growth target of 4.5 to 5 percent cent for 2026 at this week's NPC.
Times of India – World · India
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices may face resistance at Rs 1,63,275, says Maneesh Sharma, AVP - Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and St…
Times of India – World · India
South Korea's Kospi index experienced a dramatic 12% tumble, triggering a trading suspension after a significant sell-off led by market heavyweights. This shar…
The Hindu – World · India
Cargo ships are stuck in the Gulf or making a much longer detour around the southern tip of Africa
The Guardian – World · Europe
With much of the world’s oil supplies out of action, Russia could step in to meet demand in China and IndiaA prolonged energy crisis triggered by the widening …
The Hindu – World · India
Australia's Flight Centre Travel Group has experienced a 75% increase in calls to its stores and emergency assistance lines since the crisis began, with teams…
Times of India – World · India
Energy markets are reacting to Middle East conflict. US oil companies could see higher profits as prices climb. However, new investment in oil and gas producti…
Times of India – World · India
Rupee hit a record low of 92.15 against the US dollar, plummeting 66 paise amid escalating Middle East tensions and rising oil prices. Analysts predict continu…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Ahead of China’s annual legislative meetings – typically a window into Beijing’s top-level policy agenda – this is the seventh entry in a series examining the …
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hongkongers may begin to feel the impact of the escalating war in the Middle East in the coming months, as rising global oil prices are expected to push up ene…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Men are almost twice as likely as women to be employed in the best-paid jobs in Australia, according to the country’s latest government gender gap report. Male…
South China Morning Post – World · China
China and the United States will hold a new round of high-level trade talks in Paris at the end of next week, according to sources from both sides, as preparat…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Attacks on energy facilities, along with Iran blockading the Strait of Hormuz, are raising global oil and gas prices.
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