World Business NewsMSCI Asia-Pacific index outside Japan falls over 1%, South Korea’s Kospi drops more than 3% and China’s CSI300 declines 0.8%, while Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures trade lower amid global market pressure
World Business NewsPetrol prices rise to 98.64 rupees per litre in Delhi after a 0.9-rupee increase, while diesel climbs to 91.58 rupees, with rates varying across India due to regional taxes
World Business NewsIran sends new peace proposal via Pakistan; Brent crude falls 2.7% to $109.09 per barrel, while US WTI declines 1.3% to $107.28 amid easing pressure in oil markets
World Business NewsTraders say losses were contained by likely dollar-selling intervention from Reserve Bank of India amid pressure on currency markets
World Business NewsSpot gold falls 1.1% to $4,488.99 per ounce, lowest since March 30, while silver drops 2.2%, platinum declines 0.6% and palladium slips 1.2% amid broad precious metals weakness
World Business NewsAnalysts warn stock market may be underestimating risks from inflation and geopolitical instability
World Business NewsEuro slips to $1.1609 and sterling falls to $1.3305, while Australian dollar weakens 0.4% as dollar index edges higher to 99.393
World Business NewsJapan’s Nikkei falls 1.1% after last week’s 2% decline from record highs, while South Korean stocks ease 0.1% and MSCI’s Asia-Pacific index outside Japan drops 0.9% amid regional market weakness
World Business NewsUAE reports drone attack on Barakah nuclear power plant; Saudi Arabia intercepts three drones from Iraqi airspace; Brent rises to $111.29 while US WTI climbs to $107.73
World Business NewsRegional indices fall across Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt as geopolitical tensions rise and energy trade risks intensify around key shipping routes.
World Business NewsBeijing says agreements on tariffs, agriculture and aircraft purchases remain under negotiation, with both sides still working to finalise details and timelines.
World Business NewsIndia issues chair statement and outcome document after BRICS members fail to reach consensus on Iran war, with Tehran seeking condemnation of US-Israel attacks while UAE categorically rejects Iranian allegations