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A stock trader's guide to navigating risks of rare 'Super El Niño'

A high probability of a "Super El Niño" heading into 2027 may drive up temperatures in some parts of the world, sending power demand surging, hurting crop yields and reigniting inflationary pressures

Updated On: 21 Jun 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

US Fed's key inflation gauge likely to show rising price pressures

Forecasters expect the personal consumption expenditures price index, due Thursday, to show acceleration on both a monthly and year-over-year basis in May

Updated On: 21 Jun 2026 | 8:01 AM IST

Meloni's spat with Trump signals willingness to risk a larger fight

Once among Trump's closest allies in Europe, Italy's Giorgia Meloni has publicly accused him of lying, appeasing adversaries and turning against friends

Updated On: 21 Jun 2026 | 7:12 AM IST

Private equity firms tap hot loan market to pay themselves via debt deals

Over the last four weeks alone, ten borrowers have launched more than $3.5 billion of leveraged loans and junk bonds to fund distributions for their owners

Updated On: 21 Jun 2026 | 7:04 AM IST

Iran resumes crude exports from Kharg Island after US lifts blockade

Iran has been the early winner from the easing of tensions with the US following the signing of an interim peace deal and has wasted no time in resuming oil exports

Updated On: 20 Jun 2026 | 11:12 PM IST

US-Iran nuclear talks delayed as Israel-Hezbollah clashes intensify

Iran postponed negotiations that were meant to begin in Switzerland on Friday because of the ongoing fighting

Updated On: 20 Jun 2026 | 6:27 PM IST

India's TikTok ban shows forcing teens off their phones isn't always good

As countries consider stricter controls on social media use by minors, India's experience suggests restrictions may shift users between platforms rather than reduce screen time

Updated On: 20 Jun 2026 | 12:36 PM IST

Indian supertanker resumes voyage to Hormuz after mid-journey U-turn

Desh Vibhor, operated by Shipping Corp of India, briefly reversed course before resuming its journey toward the Strait of Hormuz as shipping movements remain under watch amid West Asia tensions

Updated On: 20 Jun 2026 | 12:26 PM IST

Anthropic not security threat: Trump dismisses concerns following AI curbs

Trump said Anthropic had 'behaved very responsibly' after the Commerce Department's order requiring approval before foreign nationals could access its most advanced AI models

Updated On: 20 Jun 2026 | 7:18 AM IST

Nobel prize winner John Jumper to leave Google's DeepMind for Anthropic

Jumper played a key role in Google's AI coding efforts, and his exit adds to the company's challenges in competing with Anthropic, OpenAI and Elon Musk's SpaceX in the AI race

Updated On: 20 Jun 2026 | 7:18 AM IST

Fifa World Cup 2026 dynamic pricing has tickets going one way: Up

Record-high World Cup ticket prices have failed to deter fans, with resale values rising and stadiums filling despite early criticism

Updated On: 19 Jun 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

Meloni rejects Trump's claim she begged for a photo at G7 Summit in France

Trump claimed Giorgia Meloni "begged" for a photo at the G7 summit, prompting the Italian premier to dismiss the remarks as "fully made up"

Updated On: 19 Jun 2026 | 5:45 PM IST

Trump team questions ASML over fears banned EUV chip machine reached China

ASML is scrambling to rebut US concerns that its advanced EUV chipmaking technology may have reached China despite export curbs

Updated On: 19 Jun 2026 | 3:45 PM IST

Supertankers with 80 million barrels of oil ready to pass through Hormuz

Data from Vortexa shows most cargoes are destined for Asia, with several tankers already indicating routes toward China and regional transshipment hubs in Southeast Asia

Updated On: 19 Jun 2026 | 11:12 AM IST

India's return to West Asian oil set to be slow despite Hormuz reopening

State refiners have already secured sufficient crude for the next two months and are evaluating long-term supply commitments from West Asian producers

Updated On: 19 Jun 2026 | 10:36 AM IST

Uncertainty remains over Hormuz transit fees as Vance skirts questions

The US-Iran memorandum guarantees free passage for commercial vessels for 60 days, but leaves future administration of the strategic waterway to negotiations involving Iran, Oman and other Gulf states

Updated On: 19 Jun 2026 | 8:07 AM IST

As Hormuz reopens, Gulf oil fields gear up for a restart visible from space

Energy executives across the Gulf are working to restore oil production and shipping after the US-Iran interim peace deal reopened the world's most critical oil transit route

Updated On: 19 Jun 2026 | 8:03 AM IST

India's short-bond rally may lose steam as RBI drains excess cash: Analysts

Expectations of cash withdrawal operations and a possible increase in banks' cash reserve ratio are seen limiting further gains in short-term bonds

Updated On: 19 Jun 2026 | 7:56 AM IST

US ends Hormuz blockade, downplays toll fears as negotiations restart

The interim agreement ended the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and launched a 60-day negotiation period to resolve disputes over Iran's nuclear programme and regional security issues

Updated On: 19 Jun 2026 | 6:36 AM IST

AI startup Midjourney pivots to health with 'full-body ultrasound machine'

Announcing the Midjourney Scanner, startup CEO David Holz said that no such device has ever been built until now, touting the new technology as superior to MRI in numerous ways

Updated On: 18 Jun 2026 | 2:33 PM IST