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Foreign investment in Indian government bonds hits record high after tax reform boost

Foreign investment in India's government bond market reached an all-time monthly high in June, driven by recent tax reforms and growing expectations that the country's debt securities could secure broader representation in major global bond indexes. According to clearing house data released......

United Nations forecasts global fossil fuel subsidies to reach $1.1 trillion in 2026

Global spending on fossil fuel subsidies is expected to rise again in 2026, reaching an estimated $1.1 trillion, according to a new United Nations report. The increase reflects growing government efforts to shield households and businesses from volatile energy prices amid continuing geopolitical tensions......

Global airlines face carbon compliance costs that could exceed $127 billion by 2035

Global airlines are expected to face a significant increase in carbon compliance costs over the next decade as demand for carbon credits continues to outpace supply. Industry estimates suggest that cumulative spending on carbon offsets could exceed $127 billion between 2024 and 2035, placing growing......

Shell expects 65% rise in global LNG demand by 2050

Global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is on course for substantial long-term growth, with consumption expected to increase by approximately 65% by 2050 as Asian economies accelerate their energy transition and electricity demand continues to climb. According to Shell's latest annual LNG......

Standard Chartered forecasts further gains for global markets in the second half of 2026

Standard Chartered has expressed optimism about the outlook for global financial markets during the second half of 2026, predicting that risk assets could continue to benefit from improving economic conditions and resilient investor sentiment. According to the bank’s latest investment outlook,......

Shipping Costs Surge to Two-Year High Amid Global Trade Uncertainty

Global maritime transport costs have climbed to their highest level in two years, according to financial data cited by the Financial Times, reflecting growing pressure on international supply chains amid renewed trade uncertainty. Industry analysts report that freight rates have risen sharply on major......

Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Declines Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has experienced a noticeable decline amid escalating regional tensions and increased security concerns, according to shipping data and regional reports. The strategic waterway, which handles a significant share of global oil shipments, is seeing reduced......

Turkish vice president pushes for greater trade integration across Islamic nations

Turkey is urging Islamic countries to strengthen economic integration and expand cooperation in trade, investment, and industrial production in order to increase their collective share of the global economy. Speaking at a gala dinner held during Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development meetings in......

IMF warns global economy remains vulnerable despite strategic oil reserve releases

The global economy continues to face significant downside risks despite the successful use of strategic oil reserves to limit recent spikes in energy prices, according to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Chief Economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas. Speaking about the recent volatility in global......