Chinese firms increase use of derivatives to manage yuan volatility amid war-driven uncertainty.
Trump administration estimates Iran war cost at over $11 billion in six days, source says
Trump administration estimates that the first six days of war on Iran cost over $11 billion, per a congressional briefing.
Pentagon headhunting Goldman, JPMorgan bankers for ‘Economic Defense Unit’, Semafor reports
The Pentagon plans to recruit Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan bankers for a team to invest $200 billion in defense projects…
India warns drugmakers against direct or surrogate weight-loss drug and obesity ads
India's drug regulator has warned against direct or surrogate advertising of weight-loss medicines, impacting pharma marketing strategies.
French bank Credit Agricole agrees to buy Ukraine’s Bank Lviv
French bank Credit Agricole agrees to acquire Ukraine's Bank Lviv in a deal aligned with its strategy to support Ukraine's…
India ready to support oil markets as IEA agrees record release
India commits support to global oil markets as IEA plans record release of 400 million barrels.
Global dealmaking in oil and gas upstream was muted in 2025, Enverus says
Global upstream oil and gas dealmaking totaled $18 billion in 2025, remaining subdued for a second year, Enverus reports.
ECB’s Schnabel warns of scars from post-pandemic inflation spike
ECB's Isabel Schnabel said the post-pandemic inflation spike left scars on companies and consumers who now expect higher prices.
Iran has laid about a dozen mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say
Iran has deployed about a dozen mines in the Strait of Hormuz, sources say, complicating reopening plans for the key…
Exclusive: Russia prepares 10% cut to ‘non-sensitive’ spending in 2026, sources say
Russia plans a 10% cut to non-sensitive spending in 2026 pending oil price sustainability.
Kitchens across India ditch hot food due to cooking gas shortage
Kitchens in India are replacing hot food and drinks with fast food and lemon water amid a cooking gas shortage…
Champions Bengaluru to host Hyderabad in IPL 2026 opener
The IPL 2026 opener will feature Royal Challengers Bengaluru hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Austrian property tycoon Benko’s family trust files for insolvency
Benko family trust files for insolvency after $1 billion payment order to Mubadala companies.
Revolut gets full UK banking licence after years-long wait
Revolut has received a full UK banking licence, lifting restrictions and allowing it to offer current accounts.
Iran cannot participate in World Cup, sports minister says
Iran's sports minister said the country cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after the killing of their leader.
Stocks dip, dollar edges up after US inflation; focus squarely on oil
Global shares declined and the dollar advanced after January U.S. inflation data; oil prices and geopolitical risks drew investor attention.
Iran’s new supreme leader ‘lightly injured’ but still active, Iranian official tells Reuters
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was lightly injured but remains active, according to an Iranian official.
India arranging crude, LNG supplies from alternative sources, oil ministry official says
India is securing crude and LNG supplies from alternative sources with two LNG cargoes en route.
India says ready for ‘unprecedented demand for coal’ with adequate stock for 88 days
India has coal stocks adequate for 88 days, ready for any unprecedented demand.
Bundesbank will ditch landmark HQ due to rising renovation costs
Germany's Bundesbank will abandon its 1970s Frankfurt headquarters due to renovation cost increases.
Bank of England open to revising stablecoin rules, Breeden says
Bank of England open to other approaches for regulating systemic stablecoins but notes poor industry engagement.
Israel sees no certainty Iran’s government will fall despite war
Israeli officials see no certainty the war will topple Iran’s government.
India stocks, rupee, swaps, call at close
India’s benchmark BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 closed lower amid Middle East war concerns. The rupee also weakened due…
Janus Henderson says Victory’s proposal not superior to Trian, General Catalyst deal
Janus Henderson's board found Victory Capital's buyout offer not superior to the Trian-General Catalyst agreement.
Foreign Hacker Compromised Epstein Files Held By FBI: Reuters
A foreign hacker accessed Epstein files after an FBI server was left vulnerable.
