Iran war drags India’s goods exports 7% lower in March — more pain ahead
The Indian-flagged tanker Jag Vasant, carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) after transiting through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing...
Economic events
UK economy grew 0.5% in February, beating economists' expectations by a long shot
Millennium Wheel And Skyline At Sunset. London, England. Design Pics Editorial | Universal Images Group | Getty ImagesThe U.K. economy...
Inside India newsletter: Small towns are powering e-commerce's fastest-growing market, dominated by Amazon, Walmart unit
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Here are all the ways the Iran war has affected the U.S. economy so far
In an aerial view, the Marathon Petroleum Corp's Los Angeles Refinery is seen on April 02, 2026 in Carson, California....
Treasury yields edge higher as surging oil and blockade of Iran cloud inflation outlook
Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesTreasury yields edged higher on Monday as the price of global crude oil benchmarks climbed about...
Airports could face a jet fuel crunch within 3 weeks as airlines weigh flight cancellations
Lufthansa Airbus A340 passenger aircraft as seen landing at Eindhoven Airport EIN during a rare charter flight, arriving from Athens,...
China factory prices return to growth after 3 years, beating expectations on surging oil prices
HUAIAN, CHINA - MARCH 09: Vehicles queue at a petrol station on March 9, 2026 in Huaian, Jiangsu Province of...
Iran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian Financial Crisis — but here’s why history may not repeat itself
A month into the worst oil supply disruption since the 1970s Arab embargo, the economic pain spreading across Asia is...
Inside India newsletter: Tariffs and Iran war threaten India's $100 billion garments export goal
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AI data center boom ‘stress tests’ insurers as private capital floods in
AI data centers are becoming a "stress test" for insurers as rapid technological advancements and the use of increasingly complex...
U.S. payrolls rose by 178,000 in March, more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%
The U.S. labor market bounced back in March, with job creation much stronger than expected though the broader picture of...
The March jobs report will be released on Friday. Here's what to expect
A “Help Wanted” sign hangs in restaurant window in Medford, Massachusetts, U.S., January 25, 2023. Brian Snyder | ReutersNonfarm payrolls...
Inside India newsletter: The worst might not be over for Indian equities
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Large Japanese companies are more optimistic despite Iran conflict, but analysts say this may not last
The Shibuya pedestrian intersection in Tokyo, Japan.Marco Bottigelli | Moment | Getty ImagesLarge Japanese manufacturers indicated their highest level of...
While low-income consumers struggle with rising gas prices, higher earners grow nervous as markets fall
Higher oil prices due to the Iran war are straining an already strapped lower-income consumer . But as equities fall,...
China's factory activity returns to growth, expanding at its sharpest pace in a year
LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 28: Employees produce stuffed toys for export at a toy factory on February 28, 2026 in...
Average IRS tax refund is up 10.9%, latest filing data shows
Pheelings Media | Istock | Getty ImagesThe average tax refund is 10.9% higher so far this season, compared with about the same...
Inside India newsletter: Ikea has high hopes for the country as it stares at a global slowdown
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Recession odds climb on Wall Street as economy shows cracks beneath the surface
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell last week pushed back when asked whether stagflation posed a threat to the U.S. economy....
Traders now see little chance of an interest rate cut this year following Fed decision
All of the positive economic talk out of this week's Federal Reserve meeting had a negative impact on investors, who...
