Tariffs, inflation raise stagflation risk as Fed eyes next move

US growth slows as tariffs fuel inflation, housing weakens

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. business activity showed signs of softening in June while inflationary pressures continued to build, driven...

U.S. stocks extend rally as Israel and Iran make peace

Dow Jones jumps 507 points as Mideast truce takes hold

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stock markest closed sharply higher on Tuesday as a truce entered into between Irsael and Iran after 12 days...

Meta unveils Oakley AI glasses as next step in wearable tech push

Meta teams up with Oakley for launch of AI-powered smart glasses

MENLO PARK, California: Meta is taking another swing at smart eyewear—this time with a sporty edge. The company announced a new partnership...

Markets rally on hopes Iran won’t disrupt oil flow

US stocks rise as oil fears ease amid Iran tensions

NEW YORK CITY, New York: U.S. stocks went up and oil prices fell this week as investors hoped that Iran would not block the global...

Water guns become symbol of anti-tourism anger in Barcelona

Barcelona locals spray tourists with water guns in protest

BARCELONA, Spain: Residents of Barcelona have devised a novel way to protest the presence of tourists in their city. Using a cheap...

Bird flu plan in the works as USDA weighs export, vaccine risks

USDA mulls poultry vaccine as bird flu divides industry players

CHICAGO, Illinois: For the first time in history, U.S. officials are considering a coordinated plan to vaccinate poultry against bird...

U.S. stocks gain ground as investors shrug off Mideast concerns

Wall Street forges ahead despite weekend attacks on Iran

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks made strong gains on Monday, brushing off concerns Donald Trump's surprise ambush of Iranian nuclear...

U.S. bombs Iran nuclear sites, investors eye oil and safe havens

Markets brace for oil shock, volatility after U.S. strikes on Iran

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites has cast a shadow over global markets, with investors bracing for...

Farmers exploit loophole in Amazon soy deal to clear rainforest

Brazilian soy farms expand into Amazon despite 2008 deforestation pact

SANTAREM, Brazil: As Brazil cements its position as the world's top soy exporter, a new wave of deforestation is spreading across the...

Europe eases rates as Fed holds and Trump threatens tariffs

Central banks cut rates amid Trump tariff, inflation jitters

ZURICH, Switzerland: A wave of central banks across Europe surprised markets last week by lowering interest rates, responding to easing...

Federal Reserve chief weighs next move as economic outlook wavers

Federal Reserve faces tough call despite strong US economy

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. economy is performing reasonably well, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces a difficult decision...

TikTok gets US reprieve as Trump grants 90-day extension

Trump extends TikTok sale deadline to September 17

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump has granted TikTok another reprieve, extending the deadline for its Chinese parent company,...

Next-gen weight-loss drugs aim to cut fat, spare muscle

Drugmakers chase weight-loss drugs that protect muscle mass

WASHINGTON, D.C.: As the global weight-loss market explodes, drugmakers are now racing to solve a less visible problem: protecting...

Amazon’s Zoox unveils plan to build 10,000 robotaxis a year

Zoox opens robotaxi factory, joins race with Tesla and Waymo

HAYWARD, California: In a significant step toward its commercial debut, Amazon-owned Zoox has unveiled its first factory dedicated...

Brazil aims to restart poultry trade after bird flu clearance

Brazil declares bird flu-free status, seeks to resume exports

SAO PAULO, Brazil: Brazil is taking confident steps to restore its dominance in global poultry exports after declaring its commercial...

U.S. stocks restricted by tensions in Middle East

U.S. stocks close mixed Friday amid Mideast uncertainty

NEW YORK, New YorK - U.S. stocks closed mixed on Friday, with gains and losses modest, as investors and traders weighed up the escalation...

US consumers cut back after early surge ahead of Trump tariffs

US retail sales drop in May amid post-tariff spending slowdown

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Retail sales dropped sharply in May as consumer spending slowed after a strong start to the year, primarily due to...

Mitsubishi joins automakers raising prices after import tariffs

Mitsubishi to hike U.S. car prices 2.1% amid Trump tariffs

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Mitsubishi Motors is the latest automaker to raise prices in the United States, joining a growing list of car companies...

RBI extends call money market timing by 2 hours; Gsec, forex, interest rate derivatives unchanged

RBI extends call money market timing by 2 hours; Gsec, forex, interest rate derivatives unchanged

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 25 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the trading hours for the interbank call...

Margins of banks to moderate in FY25 and FY26, to rebound in FY27: Report

Margins of banks to moderate in FY25 and FY26, to rebound in FY27: Report

New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Declining interest rates are not favourable for banks' net interest margins in the short term. According...

Borouge to develop AI-powered autonomous operations to accelerate growth

Borouge to develop AI-powered autonomous operations to accelerate growth

ABU DHABI, 25th June, 2025 (WAM) -- Borouge Plc has announced its collaboration with Honeywell to conduct a proof of concept for AI-powered...

Sensex, Nifty open in green; sentiments are up on Israel-Iran ceasefire but remain fragile: Experts

Sensex, Nifty open in green; sentiments are up on Israel-Iran ceasefire but remain fragile: Experts

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 25 (ANI): The Indian stock markets opened in the green on Wednesday, with the Nifty and Sensex both...

"Spend on rice, not missiles": Japanese call for peace on battle anniversary

"Spend on rice, not missiles": Japanese call for peace on battle anniversary

ITOMAN, Japan, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Money should be spent on rice, not missiles, Kunio Aragaki, an Okinawan resident, told Xinhua on...

Putin orders government to prepare for return of foreign companies

Putin orders government to prepare for return of foreign companies

Many international brands have left Russia since 2022, citing the Ukraine conflict President Vladimir Putin has instructed the Russian...

Trump publicizes fawning private letter from NATO chief

Trump publicizes fawning private letter from NATO chief

Mark Rutte has praised the US leader for extraordinary action against Iran US President Donald Trump has posted screenshots of a...

Trump shares fawning private letter from NATO chief

Trump shares fawning private letter from NATO chief

Mark Rutte has praised the US leader for his extraordinary action against Iran US President Donald Trump has posted screenshots of...

Trump shares fawning texts from NATO chief

Trump shares fawning texts from NATO chief

Mark Rutte used block capitals and praised the US leader for his extraordinary action against Iran US President Donald Trump has...

2025 Summer Davos sees sustainability and AI meet global collaboration

2025 Summer Davos sees sustainability and AI meet global collaboration

TIANJIN, June 24 (Xinhua) -- A premier barometer of global economic trends and industrial transformation, the 2025 Summer Davos Forum...

ECO FAWN CEO raises voice at 59th UNHRC against Pahalgam terror attack, urges global solidarity

ECO FAWN CEO raises voice at 59th UNHRC against Pahalgam terror attack, urges global solidarity

Geneva [Switzerland], June 24 (ANI): In a video intervention at the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)...

NATO chief dodges question about why to fear a Russian attack

NATO chief dodges question about why to fear a Russian attack

Mark Rutte only cited general concerns and requested more military spending when asked to explain the timeline for an alleged invasion...

Uncertainty looms for Korean chipmakers in China as US considers ending equipment waivers

Uncertainty looms for Korean chipmakers in China as US considers ending equipment waivers

Seoul [South Korea], June 24 (ANI): South Korean chipmakers are experiencing tensions over their operations in China, weighed down...

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THE NETHERLANDS-THE HAGUE-NATO SUMMIT-OPENING

(250624) -- THE HAGUE, June 24, 2025 (Xinhua) -- The flags of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and its member states are seen...

NBFCs loan growth to rise 19% in Q1 FY26 (YoY): Morgan Stanley

NBFCs loan growth to rise 19% in Q1 FY26 (YoY): Morgan Stanley

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Loan growth for non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) is expected to remain steady in the first...

NATO chief expresses concern over Taiwan about China's military buildup

NATO chief expresses concern over Taiwan about China's military buildup

The Hague [Netherlands], June 24 (ANI): NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte expressed his apprehension about the situation in Taiwan...

"Important step towards restoring regional stability": EU chief Leyen welcomes Trump's announcement of Israel-Iran ceasefire

"Important step towards restoring regional stability": EU chief Leyen welcomes Trump's announcement of Israel-Iran ceasefire

Brussels [Belgium], June 24 (ANI): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement...

Bulgaria to Boost Defense Spending to 5% of GDP by 2035

Bulgaria to Boost Defense Spending to 5% of GDP by 2035

Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov announced that Bulgaria plans to raise its defense budget to 5% of GDP. He made this statement ahead...

S&P Global ups India's GDP growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026

S&P Global ups India's GDP growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): S&P Global has revised its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecasts for India upwards for both...

India-UK FTA gives big boost to Indian ready made garments sector

India-UK FTA gives big boost to Indian ready made garments sector

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) will be a major boost for country's ready-made garment (RMG)...

Nifty jumps 250 pts, Sensex up by 850 pts amid Israel-Iran ceasefire, focus now shifts to tariff deadline July 9

Nifty jumps 250 pts, Sensex up by 850 pts amid Israel-Iran ceasefire, focus now shifts to tariff deadline July 9

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Indian stock markets witnessed a strong rally on Tuesday opening session after US President Donald...

Oil prices likely to stabilize near USD 65 as Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire: SBI Report

Oil prices likely to stabilize near USD 65 as Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire: SBI Report

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Crude oil prices are now expected to remain around USD 65 per barrel after US President Donald Trump...

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