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Geopolitics

Oil supply in trouble? Centre holds key meet as Iran attacks Saudi Arabia, Qatar

Times of India – World · India

India is closely monitoring its crude oil and fuel supply amid escalating Middle East tensions. The government assures domestic availability and affordability …

Tech & Startups

A Former Top Trump Official Is Going After Prediction Markets

Wired · Global

As the battle over prediction markets rages on, Mick Mulvaney is leading a new coalition that calls these platforms illegal gambling.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong, Shanghai sign pact on digital trade finance, cross-border data link

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong and Shanghai have signed an accord deepening their collaboration in promoting digitised cargo trade finance and strengthening mainland China’s connec…

Geopolitics

Middle East conflict to drive up airfares for Hong Kong travellers: analysts

South China Morning Post – World · China

The escalating conflict in the Middle East is set to drive up travel costs for Hong Kong passengers as many are forced to opt for more expensive direct routes …

Geopolitics

UK house prices rise in February as chancellor avoids ‘negative speculation’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Rachel Reeves’s upcoming spring forecast has not led to slowdown, as property tax rumours did in NovemberBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – lates…

Geopolitics

Middle East on edge: What does it mean for Indian oil markets?

Times of India – World · India

Escalating Middle East tensions are significantly impacting India's oil imports, with crude prices surging due to concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. This coul…

Geopolitics

US-Israel-Iran war: What’s the impact on India? Explained in 5 points

Times of India – World · India

Ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran is impacting India's economy, particularly through rising crude oil prices and potential trade disruptions. Policymakers a…

Geopolitics

Top Chinese officials, industry leaders may discuss capping EV output at ‘two sessions’

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 fifth entry in a series examining the co…

Geopolitics

Asia’s travel sector rattled by Iran attacks, fears ‘domino effect’ slowdown

South China Morning Post – World · China

Airspace closures across the Middle East have left tens of thousands of travellers stranded and forced airlines to divert routes, threatening to derail the fra…

Geopolitics

Oil prices rise sharply after US, Israeli attacks on Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Brent crude is up by 9 percent amid supply concerns as Trump says ‌strikes on Iran could last weeks.

Geopolitics

Asia faces oil shock as US-Iran war chokes Strait of Hormuz

South China Morning Post – World · China

Oil prices surged by the most in four years on Monday as the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid a widening conflict between the Unit…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s new cash-for-residency scheme draws US$12 billion in first 2 years

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s cash-for-residency scheme has attracted about HK$95 billion (US$12 billion) from more than 1,700 investors over the past two years, with around two…

Geopolitics

U.S. futures, Asian shares open lower, oil prices soar as U.S. and Israeli attack Iran

The Hindu – World · India

The price of gold, usually viewed as a safe haven for investment in times of uncertainty, rose 2.4% to about $5,371 per ounce

Geopolitics

What’s on the wish list for China’s private sector ahead of the ‘two sessions’?

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 fourth entry in a series examining the c…

Geopolitics

Desperate first home buyers are fuelling price ‘up-crash’ at lower end of market, experts say

The Guardian – World · Europe

Biggest house price increases in February come in smaller capital cities as buyers undeterred by interest rate hikesFollow our Australia news live blog for lat…

Geopolitics

Raising kids in this economy: To DINK or not? Why more couples are rethinking parenthood

Times of India – World · India

Indian couples are increasingly opting out of parenthood due to escalating costs of education, housing, and healthcare, alongside environmental concerns and wo…

Geopolitics

Rupee falls to 91.32 against US dollar amid Middle East tensions

Times of India – World · India

Rupee depreciated to 91.32 against the US dollar amid escalating Middle East tensions and global market volatility. Negative equity sentiment and significant f…

Geopolitics

Oil prices rise sharply after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply

The Hindu – World · India

Attacks throughout the region, including on two vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, have restricted countries…

Geopolitics

Oil prices rise as Iran war threatens shipping through strait of Hormuz

The Guardian – World · Europe

Brent crude jumped by 13% during early trading and stock markets came under pressure as US-Israeli strikes on Iran raised fears of disruptionOil prices rose an…

Geopolitics

Oil prices rise after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz

BBC News – World · Europe

Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.

General

Oil and gas prices expected to surge after U.S. attack on Iran

NBC News – World · US

Oil prices surged and stock futures plummeted on Sunday night amid growing concerns linked to the U.S. and Israel’s attack on Iran, which is almost certain to …

General

Higher gas prices are likely coming to the pump after oil prices surge in wake of U.S. strikes in Iran

NBC News – World · US

The price of oil surged Sunday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which killed its supreme leader.U.S.

Geopolitics

Economic pact with India likely by year-end: Canadian PM Carney

Times of India – World · India

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

Geopolitics

Oil prices surge 10% as US-Israel strikes on Iran rattle global markets

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Business Desk provides timely, relevant global business news, covering industries, markets, and economic trends. - Focuses on in-depth analysis, exclus…

Geopolitics

West Asia conflict: Govt keeps tabs on crude prices & goods movement

Times of India – World · India

India is closely monitoring West Asian tensions for potential economic impacts, particularly on oil prices and goods movement. While immediate effects on the c…

Startups

After Flipkart, Amazon India expands zero referral fees as market leans toward zero-commission models

Your Story · India

Amazon India expands its zero referral fee programme to cover 12.5 crore products under Rs 1,000, amid similar commission waivers by Flipkart as e-commerce gia…

Tech & Startups

Polymarket saw $529M traded on bets tied to bombing of Iran

TechCrunch · US

Six newly-created accounts made a profit of $1 million by correctly betting that the U.S. would strike Iran by February 28.

Geopolitics

OBR a backseat driver with out-of-date maps, thinktanks tell Rachel Reeves

The Guardian – World · Europe

Chancellor urged to reform Office for Budget Responsibility to open way to more public investmentRachel Reeves must reform the Office for Budget Responsibility…

General

How oil and gas prices could be affected by the attacks on Iran

NBC News – World · US

The U.S. strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliation on neighboring countries have put the safety of the Strait of Hormuz route for cargo ships and oil tankers into…

Geopolitics

Middle East crisis: What does it mean for India’s trade, exports, crude oil & LPG supply?

Times of India – World · India

Exporters have raised strong concerns that the conflict could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, both of which are cru…

Geopolitics

More than 40,000 Hong Kong cabbies register to accept Octopus payments

South China Morning Post – World · China

More than 40,000 Hong Kong taxi drivers have registered to accept Octopus payments, ahead of an electronic payment mandate that will take effect next month, wi…

Geopolitics

‘H’ races to riches: car plate fetches HK$20 million at Hong Kong auction

South China Morning Post – World · China

A personalised car number plate featuring the letter “H” has fetched HK$20 million (US$2.55 million) at a government auction, the fourth-most-expensive one sol…

Geopolitics

Young fashion fans help UK charity shops thrive on struggling UK high streets

The Guardian – World · Europe

Sales beat wider retail sector last year thanks to customers inspired by websites such as Vinted, industry body saysYoung people inspired by secondhand fashion…

Geopolitics

Why the closure of Strait of Hormuz is causing fears about elevating crude oil prices?

The Hindu – World · India

Global oil markets are bracing for a potential upward price shock as hostilities escalate in West Asia

Geopolitics

Hong Kong government ‘prepared’ for more volatility after Iran attacks: Paul Chan

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Hong Kong government is prepared for greater global market volatility and risks, as well as increased trade costs and shifting commodity prices, caused by …

General

Gas prices likely to rise after attack in Iran

NBC News – World · US

Analysts tell NBC News’ Allie Canal that oil prices could jump as much as $20 a barrel driving gas prices up if there is widespread disruption in the Middle Ea…

Geopolitics

OPEC+ mulls oil production increase in shadow of war

The Hindu – World · India

The virtual meeting by the eight members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allied nations (OPEC+) known as the "Voluntary Eight" (V8…

Geopolitics

To Lam’s blueprint for a rising Vietnam: build fast, grow rich

South China Morning Post – World · China

If all goes to plan, in under three years the world’s largest stadium will tower over Hanoi’s southern suburbs as a shimmering monument to the good times ahead…

Geopolitics

How China could narrow a tech hub’s income gap – and avoid Silicon Valley’s fate

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 third entry in a series examining the co…

Geopolitics

US-Israel strikes on Iran: How will India be hit by Strait of Hormuz closure? Explained

Times of India – World · India

The Strait of Hormuz has Iran on the northern side and the UAE and Oman on the southern side. It extends for around 100 miles, and its narrowest stretch is 21 …

Geopolitics

Why US money may not be enough to break China’s rare earths dominance

South China Morning Post – World · China

The United States was out in force in Cape Town this month, throwing down a direct challenge to China at Africa’s biggest mining conference, the Investing in A…

Geopolitics

SEBI chief, Canada FM hold talks on boosting institutional investment, regulatory ties

The Hindu – World · India

“The two sides discussed how both sides can further facilitate institutional investments, strengthen regulatory collaboration, and other issues of mutual inter…

Startups

Mirzapur’s Carpet Belt: From Village Looms to Global Markets

Your Story · India

Across hotels, residences, and formal interiors, carpets and durries are chosen for their durability, texture, and finish. Each finished roll represents

Geopolitics

Premium bonds: odds of a win to get worse from April

The Guardian – World · Europe

Likelihood of winning to decrease after NS&I cut the proportion of the total invested amount paid out in prizesThere was some bad news this week for Britai…

Geopolitics

After celebrating its surplus, Hong Kong must work on sustaining it

South China Morning Post – World · China

Following a challenging cycle, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po has delivered a budget returning Hong Kong to the black. After consecutive operating deficit…

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