Category: Policy

Source: Reuters (via feed) French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the need to reduce tensions in the Middle East on Thursday. Both leaders shared information about their discussion on their…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The U.S. may soon remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded on tankers, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday. Bessent stated that lifting the sanctions could help increase global oil…

Source: Reuters (via feed) U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that the United States' objectives in the war against Iran have not changed since strikes started on February 28. BizTrendWire Insight: The statement…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The Bank of England's nine rate-setters voted unanimously to keep borrowing costs on hold. They cited inflation risks linked to the war in the Middle East. Some policymakers mentioned the possibility…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Britain and Nigeria announced a £746 million ($990.32 million) export finance deal on Thursday. The funding is for the redevelopment of two of Nigeria's main trading ports. The deal aims to…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India’s trade ministry has recommended imposing anti-dumping duties on imports of a key industrial chemical from China. The recommendation follows an investigation into pricing below fair market value. The low-priced shipments…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India is in discussions with Russia, Belarus, and Morocco to raise fertiliser imports. Government and industry sources provided this information. These talks happen against a backdrop of supply risks from Middle…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The Iran war has led to an 11% increase in bottled water prices in India. This rise follows a surge in prices for plastic bottles and caps. The increase has erased…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The Swiss National Bank kept its policy rate at zero on Thursday. This decision came amid a surge in the Swiss franc driven by the Iran war. At the same time,…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The Swiss National Bank issued a statement after its policy review on March 19, 2026. The announcement followed the bank’s meeting on that day. No additional details or information were provided…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India's trade ministry said on Thursday the government will provide insurance support for shipments routed through conflict-hit corridors. The announcement responds to exporters' difficulties with sharply rising logistics costs. The support…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India's solar power capacity is expected to quadruple over the next decade. Wind energy capacity could triple during the same period. These projections come from a report published on Thursday by…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Thursday. The central bank warned that rising oil costs from the Middle East conflict could fuel underlying inflation. It noted caution regarding…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The European Union pitched to Turkey the idea of joining its payments system. This proposal occurred last month, according to the EU envoy to Ankara. Turkey is a candidate for EU…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India's central bank said on Thursday it found no material concerns regarding HDFC Bank's conduct or governance. The statement followed the resignation of the bank’s part-time chairman. He resigned citing differences…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The Bank of England appears set to delay an interest rate cut that was expected before the Middle East conflict. On Thursday, the bank seemed unlikely to reduce rates soon. The…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The U.S. administration under President Donald Trump is considering deploying thousands of troops to the Middle East. This is part of preparations for possible next steps in its campaign concerning Iran.…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The European Central Bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold at 2% on Thursday. The ECB will make clear it stands ready to raise rates if the Iran war…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India has ordered companies in the oil and gas sector to submit detailed data to a central government agency. The data includes production, imports, stocks, and consumption. This directive was issued…

Source: Reuters (via feed) U.S. Vice President JD Vance is planning to visit Hungary in the coming days. The visit is described by two sources as a show of support for Prime Minister Viktor Orban.…

Source: Reuters (via feed) An International Monetary Fund mission began talks with Ukraine's government on Wednesday. The discussions took place as Ukraine faces an uphill battle to pass unpopular tax increases for small businesses and…

Source: Reuters (via feed) President Donald Trump's administration will require citizens from 50 countries to post bonds of $15,000 to apply for U.S. entry, a State Department official said on Wednesday. The requirement covers visa…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India's cabinet approved spending of 336.60 billion rupees ($3.63 billion) to develop 100 industrial parks. Information minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the approval on Wednesday. The spending is aimed at boosting domestic…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India's cabinet approved a hydropower development scheme valued at 25.85 billion rupees ($279 million). The announcement was made on Wednesday by Information Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. No other details about the scheme…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Greek shipowners and other companies in Greece are scanning their computer systems for cyberattacks. This follows advice from the National Cybersecurity Authority, two sources said on Wednesday. The advisory was issued…