Geopolitical Tensions

Silver Rallies 158% YTD, $100 Per Ounce Possible In 2026: Analysts

Geopolitical tensions have increased due to the US blockade of Venezuelan crude, Russia-Ukraine hostilities, and US military strike against ISIS in Nigeria. The US Coast Guard this month seized a super tanker under sanctions carrying Venezuelan oil and tried to intercept two more Venezuela‑related ships over the weekend heightening tensions.

Dec 27, 2025, 19:17 PM IST

Gold, Silver Continue Touching New Highs Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

Rising tensions between the US and Venezuela is the major factor driving gold prices higher. International markets also saw bullion rise higher as spot gold rose 0.5 per cent to $4,501.44 per ounce by 0209 Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) zone after earlier touching $4,530.60.

Dec 26, 2025, 10:50 AM IST

'Get Yourself A New Job': Trump Snaps At Reporter, Cites India Sanctions As Blow To Russia

Speaking during a bilateral meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki in the Oval Office, Trump warned that further punitive measures, described as “phase two” and “phase three” sanctions, remained on the table.

Sep 04, 2025, 07:08 AM IST

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir’s Threat to Ambani: A Calculated Move To Impress Trump?

According to media reports, at a private address held behind closed doors in Tampa, Munir is said to have threatened to target Mukesh Ambani’s Jamnagar refinery. He reportedly referenced a social media post that paired Ambani’s photograph with a Quranic verse during recent escalations, saying: "I authorised that post to show them what we will do the next time."

Aug 14, 2025, 08:14 AM IST

Israel-Gaza War Puts Billion-Dollar IMEC Project At Risk; India-Saudi Strains Leave China Smiling – Why This Corridor Matters

Launched to rival China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) faces uncertainty as the Gaza war disrupts regional stability, stalls diplomatic engagement and threatens investor confidence in this ambitious trade and infrastructure project connecting India to Europe via the Gulf and Israel.

Aug 05, 2025, 03:36 AM IST

Explained: How The Iran-Israel War Triggered Aftershocks In India’s Job Market

The 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel may have come to a halt, but its aftershocks are still being felt and that too thousands of kilometers away in India’s offices, factories and meeting rooms.

Jun 25, 2025, 02:17 AM IST

Silver Hits Fresh All-Time High On MCX Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Since January 1, the price of 24-carat gold has surged by Rs 22,985 or 30.17 per cent, rising from Rs 76,162 to Rs 99,147 per 10 grams.  

Jun 17, 2025, 19:47 PM IST

India’s Goods And Services Exports Rise 2.8% To Cross $71 Billion In May Despite Global Uncertainty

The estimated value of service exports during April-May has gone up to $65.24 billion as compared to $59.79 billion in the same period of the previous year.  

Jun 16, 2025, 18:33 PM IST

Geopolitical Tensions, Oil Prices, Inflation Data To Drive Market Sentiment Next Week

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net sellers last week, offloading shares worth Rs 1,246 crore.

Jun 15, 2025, 14:14 PM IST

‘Silent Enemy’, ‘Dangerous Adversary’: What Russia’s Spy Files Reveal About Its 'Best Friend' China

As Putin wages war in Ukraine and leans on China to survive Western sanctions, these revelations hit like a geopolitical thunderclap.

Jun 09, 2025, 04:30 AM IST

‘Fabricated, Aimed At Disrupting Ties With India’: Russia Dismisses Pakistan’s Economic Claims

The controversy began when Pakistani media reported that Russian officials had met Pakistani counterparts to discuss industrial collaboration, particularly the creation of a steel mill in Karachi.

Jun 01, 2025, 23:09 PM IST

Geopolitical Tensions, Macroeconomic Data, And Earnings To Drive Indian Stock Markets Next Week: Experts

Following a period of consolidation, Indian equity benchmarks experienced a sharp correction amid escalating geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, which fueled market volatility and triggered a shift toward risk-off sentiment. 

May 11, 2025, 12:57 PM IST

India Readies For Economic Strike On 'Terror State' Pakistan; Pushes For FATF Grey Listing, IMF Loan Cancellation

Amid ongoing conflict with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, India is pushing the FATF to grey-list Pakistan and cancel its IMF loans, citing terror links, financial misuse and urging global accountability for Islamabad.

May 09, 2025, 12:47 PM IST

Operation Sindoor: Sensex, Nifty End Higher; Tata Motors Jumps 5.2 Per Cent

The recovery came as easing global trade tensions, the finalisation of a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, and strong foreign inflows helped offset concerns stemming from rising geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan. 

May 07, 2025, 16:42 PM IST

Indian Stock Markets End Lower Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions

The real estate sector also saw heavy losses. The Nifty Realty index declined by 3.58 per cent, led by a 6.36 per cent drop in Godrej Properties and a 4.96 per cent fall in Sobha Limited.  

May 06, 2025, 16:17 PM IST

Oil prices up in Asian trade

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for August delivery was up 54 cents at $105.13 at midday.

Jul 22, 2014, 10:00 AM IST