Category: Policy

Source: Reuters (via feed) The CEO of the European Payments Initiative (EPI) told Reuters that fears related to the Trump administration are boosting regional adoption of a competing European payment platform. The concerns stem from…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Pakistan is continuing military operations against Afghanistan after a temporary pause. The pause was announced for the Islamic festival of Eid-al-Fitr. Pakistan's foreign ministry spokesperson said this on Thursday. The foreign…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The United States is expected to send thousands more soldiers to the Middle East, sources say. News of the reinforcements came a day after former President Trump postponed threats to bomb…

Source: Reuters (via feed) European Union Council President Antonio Costa said on Tuesday that he was confident Britain and the EU would reach a deal on UK participation in the bloc’s SAFE defence fund. Costa…

Source: Reuters (via feed) German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said the start of U.S. President Donald Trump's second term marked a profound rupture in German foreign relations. He said this rupture was as significant as Russia’s…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Goldman Sachs has lowered its growth estimate for India in 2026. The firm projects a 50 basis points increase in policy rates. This comes as the Indian currency experiences sharp depreciation.…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, the Israeli military said. The missile attacks occurred after U.S. President Donald Trump postponed a threat to bomb Iran’s power grid. Trump attributed…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Bahrain has submitted a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council. The resolution would authorize countries to use "all necessary means" to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Less than 48 hours before the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran began, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone with President Donald Trump. During the call, Netanyahu discussed the reasons for launching…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Two cases reportedly sparked tension within the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. One involved Justin Sun, a major backer of the Trump family's World Liberty Financial venture. The other involved Tesla…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's top enforcement official left the agency last week. Three people familiar with the matter said the official clashed with agency leaders. The disputes focused on…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Traders have offered Iranian oil to Indian refiners at a premium to ICE Brent prices. This offer followed Washington's temporary removal of sanctions. The sanction removal is aimed at easing the…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Former President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States has held talks with Iran. He told reporters that the two sides had "major points of agreement." No further details…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Israel's finance minister said on Monday that Israel should extend its border with Lebanon up to the Litani River. This area lies deep inside southern Lebanon. At the same time, Israeli…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India's markets regulator on Monday proposed allowing gift cards or prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) for mutual fund investments. The move aims to improve financial inclusion through onboarding new investors. This information…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India withdrew a 50% restriction on the export incentive scheme known as the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products. The withdrawal took place on Monday. No additional details about…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The Reserve Bank of India purchased $2.52 billion in the foreign exchange market on a net basis in January. This was the central bank’s first net purchase in eight months. The…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India has proposed amendments to its companies law. The changes would allow some firms to undertake two share buybacks in a year. Previously, companies could conduct only one buyback annually. The…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India's foreign exchange reserves are adequate to cushion against external shocks, the Reserve Bank of India said in its monthly report. The report also noted that proactive measures will be needed…

Source: Reuters (via feed) United States President Donald Trump has instructed the Department of War to postpone military strikes on Iranian power plants. The directive delays planned actions against these targets. The source does not…

Source: Reuters (via feed) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday the U.S. will postpone military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure. He said the decision follows good and productive conversations with Iran.…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India's economic fundamentals are strong, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday. He stated that the country has adequate availability of petroleum, fertilisers, and coal. These resources are available to manage…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Iran’s Defence Council said on Monday that an attack on the country's southern coast and islands will lead to the closure of Gulf routes. The Council added that the closure will…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Goldman Sachs expects the European Central Bank (ECB) to deliver two interest rate hikes. Each increase is forecasted at 25 basis points. These hikes are anticipated in April and June. This…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies has recommended anti-dumping duties on imports of viscose rayon filament yarn from China. The duties range from $386 to $1,071 per metric ton, according to…