India’s diesel shipments to Southeast Asia climbed to their highest level since October 2018 in March as traders redirected supply and refiners took advantage of stronger Asian margins.About 1 million metric tons (7.45 million barrels) moved on the route, with roughly half destined for Singapore, according to data from analytics…

The German DAX Index has slumped into a correction after falling by over 10% from its highest point this year amid the ongoing Iran war that has pushed energy prices higher in the past five weeks.It was trading at €22,730, up modestly from the year-to-date low of €21,875. This article…

Bulgaria is poised to become the first European Union member state to introduce a dedicated support scheme for energy-intensive industries, aiming to shield firms from elevated power costs stemming from the energy crisis triggered by the war in Iran.Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said the programme is in the final stage…

Novo Nordisk cut prices for its diabetes and weight-loss injections Ozempic and Wegovy in India on Tuesday, marking a second reduction aimed at countering cheaper local generics.The company lowered list prices by up to 36% for Ozempic and up to 48% for Wegovy, with the move following the March 20…

US stocks rose on Tuesday, as investors responded positively to signs of potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, even as oil prices remained elevated and broader market risks persisted.The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 380 points or 0.8%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 also advanced more than…

According to data released by the National Statistics Institute of Chile, Chile’s retail activity continued to expand in February, with the Index of Commercial Activity (IAC) rising 5.3% year-on-year in constant prices.In the first two months of 2026, the index increased 4.1%, with all three of its main components contributing…

US labour market data pointed to a cooling in demand for workers in February, even as consumer confidence showed unexpected resilience ahead of escalating geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict.Figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that job openings fell to 6.88 million in February from a…

Wall Street closed sharply higher on Tuesday, buoyed by growing speculation that the conflict between the United States and Iran could de-escalate, easing pressure on energy markets and global inflation expectations.All three major US indexes rallied after a report indicated that Donald Trump is willing to end the military campaign…

Global markets and geopolitics remain in focus on Wednesday as tensions around the Iran conflict continue to shape investor sentiment.US President Donald Trump has hinted at a possible end to the war, even as Washington prepares for his formal national address.Oil prices remain volatile, while tech layoffs highlight shifting priorities…