Analysis: Indices

India's gold demand to fall in 2026 as jewellery slump offsets investment rise

India's gold demand is likely to fall in 2026 following a drop of 11% last year, as a surge in prices dampens jewellery sales and offsets an uptick in investment buying, the World Gold Council said...

Global gold demand hits record high in 2025, WGC says

Gold demand hit an all-time high last year as jitters over instability and trade sparked a surge in investment, even as a series of record price peaks kept jewellery buyers from the tills. ...

Rupee hits record low as outflows, importer anxiety overshadow buoyant economy

The Indian rupee hit an all-time low on Thursday, as continued weakness in foreign capital flows and a rush to hedge against further depreciation overshadowed impulses from a buoyant domestic...

Citgo buys first Venezuelan oil since 2019 from Trafigura, sources say

U.S. refiner Citgo Petroleum has bought Venezuelan crude oil for the first time since 2019, when it severed ties with its parent, state-run oil firm Petroleos de Venezuela, two sources familiar with...

China suspends Irish beef imports two weeks after market reopened

China has suspended imports of Irish beef due to an outbreak of bluetongue disease in cattle, just two weeks after it reopened its market for Irish beef for the first time in more than a year,...

Bessent says disappointed by EU-India deal; South Korea must ratify trade deal

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday he was disappointed by Europe's decision to strike a major trade agreement with India, saying it showed Europe put trade ahead of the interests...

EU's Ribera warns of increasing dependence on US LNG

The European Union's competition chief warned on Wednesday that the region was becoming increasingly dependent on liquefied natural gas imports from the United States and should look at how it can...

Eikon ?Therapeutics targets $908 million valuation in US IPO

Drug developer Eikon ?Therapeutics said on Wednesday it was targeting a valuation of up to $908.2 million in its U.S. initial public offering, as biotech listings make a comeback. The...

Why India may increase duties on gold and silver imports

India's gold and silver imports surged to record levels last year, sparking concern among policymakers, with the government having few effective tools to curb inflows that have remained resilient...

South African rand slips before key interest rate decisions

The South African rand slipped on Wednesday, as investors awaited interest rate decisions from the United States and Africa's most industrialised economy. At 1524 GMT, the rand traded at...

JERA considering how to utilise gas portfolio beyond Japan, says CEO

The chief executive of Japan's top liquefied natural gas buyer JERA said on Wednesday that the company is considering how to utilize its portfolio beyond Japan. Speaking at the India...

Keppel, Aster plan sustainable aviation fuel project in Singapore

Singapore's Keppel and Aster have agreed to jointly assess a project to produce sustainable aviation fuel from ethanol on the city-state's Jurong Island industrial area, the companies said on...

A year into Trump presidency, 'pivot to China' gathers pace

When U.S. President Donald Trump took office a year ago with an America First agenda, many saw trouble for China's sluggish economy, but Beijing has thawed frosty relationships with other trade...

Australian wine exports shrank in 2025 as drinkers sober up

The value of Australia's wine exports fell by 8% to A$2.34 billion in 2025 as a global decline in drinking led to lower shipments to key markets including China and Britain, an industry body said on...

IMF board approves final review of Zambia's lending program, unlocking $190 million

The executive board of the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday approved the sixth and final review of Zambia's extended credit facility, it said in a statement, paving the way for a disbursement of...

U.S. to issue general license soon lifting some sanctions on Venezuelan oil industry, sources say

U.S. officials are working to issue a general license soon that would lift some sanctions on Venezuela's energy sector, three sources familiar with the preparation said on Tuesday, a shift from a...

EU adds India in rush for trade deals after Trump's return

The European Union concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement with India on Tuesday, in the latest of a series of deals designed to offset the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and...

South Africa to make public plans to boost local vehicle production

South Africa will present measures by the end of February to boost local vehicle production, including reviews of luxury taxes on imported cars and import tariffs, the government said on Tuesday. ...

Slovakia to file lawsuit against EU's ban on Russian gas imports

Slovakia will file a lawsuit to challenge the European Union's decision adopted by a qualified majority to ban Russian gas imports, Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Tuesday. EU...