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Why 2026 is poised to be another rocky year for global trade flows

Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have largely subsided since the Gaza peace plan took effect in October, making the old route more appealing

Jane Street hires lobbyists after 20 years amid Sebi investigation

Sebi is expected to conclude its investigation soon, according to people in the know

UK govt needs to find four top economists after crises force exits

A series of crises has left two vacancies at the top of the UK statistics body and one at the Office for Budget Responsibility, the fiscal watchdog

Sanction-hit Nayara delays Vadinar oil refinery maintenance work

The private refiner will delay planned works and the closure of its 400,000 barrels-a-day complex from February until April 2026, according to people familiar with the matter

BofA warns India's state debt surge could pressure bonds, keep rates high

Gross borrowings by Indian states have jumped almost 20 per cent this fiscal year from 2024 as growth in tax revenues slowed, while they beefed up spending

China's military buildup makes US vulnerable, says Pentagon report

The congressionally mandated report, posted on the Pentagon website Tuesday, is the first version issued during the second Trump administration

Australian state tightens gun, protest laws after Bondi Beach attack

The New South Wales government convened an emergency session of parliament to approve measures such as limiting the number of firearms an individual can own

Gold climbs above $4,500 for first time on Venezuela tensions, rate bets

Spot gold climbed nearly 1 per cent, building on three consecutive days of gains. Frictions in Venezuela, where the US has blockaded oil tankers, have added to the metal's haven appeal

Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa application fee upheld by US federal judge

US District Judge Beryl Howell said in a ruling Tuesday that President Donald Trump's move to radically increase the cost of the popular visa is lawful

Benign inflation may keep India's policy rates low for a long time: RBI Guv

India's inflation rate picked up in November from a record low in the previous month but stayed well below the central bank's 4% target

Indian investors bet on earnings revival to spot new winners in 2026

Nifty earnings are expected to grow by around 16 per cent in the next fiscal year beginning April 1, nearly double the growth estimated for the current year, according to ICICI Securities Ltd

Bondi Beach attack raises fears of Islamic State's resurgence in Asia

The extremist network has expressed admiration for the shooting - and while not officially claiming responsibility has acknowledged the influence of their ideology on the gunmen

Novo gets US nod for Wegovy pill, eyes January launch in obesity market

Novo will start selling the pill, the first of the blockbuster GLP-1 class, in the US in early January, the company said in a statement Monday

China's weather ambitions aim to cut reliance on Europe's ERA5 climate data

Europe's ERA5 is considered the benchmark of climate data, providing details on a range of variables such as rainfall, temperature and wind, spanning more than eight decades

Donald Trump unveils warship named after himself in shipbuilding push

The new ships are part of Trump's "Golden Fleet" bid to revive US shipbuilding and address shortfalls in smaller vessels as it seeks to compete against China

'Terrible' Epstein files are tarnishing reputations, says Donald Trump

Trump said he hated to see former President Bill Clinton, who appeared frequently in the release, being tarnished by the association, describing the situation as 'terrible'

JPMorgan reclaims top spot in India ECM for the first time since 2020

The return of a foreign bank as the top arranger comes as the pipeline of offerings expands, with companies raising nearly $55 billion this year from listings, share placements and block trades

US, its allies weigh conference to rebuild Gaza in fresh ceasefire push

Washington has been discussed as a potential venue for the conference that could happen as early as next month, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private conversations

Trump triples self-deportation bonus to $3,000 for undocumented migrants

Undocumented migrants who self-deport using the CBP Home app will have their travel arranged and paid for by the Department of Homeland Security

Easy money defined Asia in 2025, but tightening curbs hint at harder times

The real hit - if there is to be one - from the barriers erected by the White House will only be truly felt in 2026