Is Wall Street’s calm about to end? What rising VIX means for S&P 500 stocks
Wall Street is ending August in an unusually calm mood, but that calm may not last much longer. The CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX, fell…
India mandates IST as common time reference; gives 180-day window for compliance
The government has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, making Indian Standard Time (IST) the single reference point for legal, administrative, commercial…
Singapore, India general counsel bodies join hands to build cross-border legal talent
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) and the General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation between the…
Govt tightens fertiliser tracking, links farmer purchases to land records
New Delhi: The government on Sunday said it is broadening a nationwide digital platform that tracks fertilizer from production to retail sale, adding tools to…
US debt hits $40 trillion: Why high inflation could cause a ‘lost decade’ for stocks
US government debt has reached a record $40 trillion. The huge debt pile is raising fresh concerns about what it could mean for the stock…
FCNR inflows may delay rate hikes, but banks face margin pressure: Report
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India‘s foreign-currency mobilisation has temporarily eased financial conditions and given the central bank more room to hold off on…
India, Uzbekistan step up mining cooperation, eye critical minerals
India and Uzbekistan have agreed to deepen cooperation in the mining sector, including geological resources and uranium, with discussions also focusing on ways to quickly…
This right-wing stronghold in Brazil is getting pummeled by Trump’s tariffs
PIRACICABA, Brazil—President Trump is pressuring Brazil ahead of October’s presidential election, seeking to pull Latin America’s last major left-led nation back under U.S. influence. President…
Intel stock falls 2.85%: 14A chip progress improves outlook, but foundry losses remain a big concern
Intel Corporation shares fell 2.85% on Friday as investors looked at new progress in the company’s next-generation 14A chipmaking technology. Intel stock fell 2.85% as…
India hasn’t been able to shield itself fully from ‘ravages’ of Trump’s policies: Ex-envoy Dogra
New Delhi: India is not dependent on the US for financial dole-outs or strategic protection but still has not been able to shield itself fully…