World markets news
Global market news as it reaches India: the Fed, Wall Street, China, trade measures and geopolitics.
Friday, 23 October 2026
Global Market: Anthropic presses ahead with November IPO as AI listings face delays
Anthropic is preparing for a potential mid-November IPO despite market volatility, rising interest rates and concerns over AI spending. With a possible $1.5 trillion valuation…
IPO & Listings
Nasdaq CEO flags IPO slowdown amid market volatility
The IPO market is grappling with hurdles stemming from macroeconomic instability and fluctuating market conditions that are influencing corporate strategies. Numerous firms have…
IPO & Listings
ITBP chief confirms Chinese incursions in Arunachal amid rising frontier tensions
Addressing troops at an investiture ceremony ahead of the force’s 65th Raising Day on October 24, ITBP Director General Shatrujeet Kapur outlined major operational upgrades aimed…
Thursday, 22 October 2026
Delhi Police Arrest Content Creator Over Viral Video Mocking Tripura Youth As 'Chinese’
A Delhi content creator who allegedly mocked a Tripura youth as “Chinese” in a viral video has been arrested after police raids across the city.
Air India Rolls Out Multi-Course Fine Dining In Business Class On India-UK Flights: What's New
Air India's new service features linen-laid tables, individually plated courses and bespoke tableware inspired by Indian craftsmanship.
Global Market: Indonesia imposes record $117 million in fines for stock market violations
Indonesia’s financial regulator imposed record fines of 2.1 trillion rupiah ($116.67 million) for trading violations involving three listed companies. The crackdown targets stock…
IPO & Listings
BT Explainer: China’s critical mineral refining edge - What India must do to catch up
China’s dominance in critical mineral refining leaves India vulnerable to supply disruptions even as it steps up overseas mining investments. Building domestic processing…
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Marco Rubio Welcomes India's Peace Plan To End Russia-Ukraine War, Highlights Black Sea Challenges
Rubio also admitted that a Black Sea ceasefire has proved hard to achieve because the strikes there have strategic value for both combatants.
Trump Says US Trade Deal With India Is 'Pretty Close'
The president said it "could be a much different kind of deal," without elaborating.
Global Market Today: Asian shares, US futures rise on AI-trade revival
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbed 0.6% with shares gaining in South Korea and Japan. The Kospi Index rose 1.9%, rebounding after one of the country’s worst IPO debuts on record.
IPO & Listings
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Global stocks fall as AI spending concerns resurface, oil prices surge
Global equities declined as concerns over AI infrastructure spending resurfaced after a weak South Korean IPO, while Brent crude topped $111 amid renewed geopolitical risks
Infrastructure
UK Woman Spends Rs 37 Lakh On Content Creation Degree, Internet Asks: 'Worth It?'
The debate raises a bigger question: can a university degree provide an advantage in an industry driven by creativity, personality and changing online trends?
Japan's 2nd-largest bank leases property in Mumbai's BKC for Rs 189 crore for 5 years
Japan's second largest bank Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has leased 49,820 sq ft of office space in Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex under a five-year rent agreement…
Global Market: South Korea's Elice shares plunge 28% in market debut as data centre stocks shunned
Elice, which raised 201.1 billion won ($150 million) in its IPO, provides AI cloud services as well as AI-based education and business software and plans to spend most of its IPO…
IPO & Listings
Jaishankar-Rubio meet today: Trade deal, defence, West Asia crisis, energy cooperation on agenda
Marco Rubio, who is beginning a three-day visit to India, has said the two countries are “very close” to finalising a trade agreement.
Defence
Monday, 19 October 2026
Redmi K100 Launch Date Confirmed for China: Will It Ever launch in India Buyers Says
Redmi has confirmed the K100 will launch in China on October 27 with a 165Hz display, Bose-tuned speakers and a new green colour. Will Indian buyers ever get it?
China announces export controls on tunnel boring machines. Challenge for India's infra push?
The restrictions, which will take effect on November 18, could create fresh uncertainty for India, which remains heavily dependent on imported machines for underground…
Good news for Bentley buyers in India! Bentayga and Bentayga EWB to get cheaper with India-UK FTA
Bentayga and Bentayga Extended Wheelbase (EWB) SUVs will become cheaper as the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) paves the way for a phased reduction in import duties on…
IMF warns AI market correction could hit India, flags risks to IT and back-office sector
The warning comes as the IMF flags rising sovereign bond yields, potential corrections in AI-driven equity markets and cybersecurity threats as interconnected risks to global…
Global Market: South Korea regulator says Solidigm US listing may breach dual-listing rules
South Korean regulators are examining whether a US listing of SK Hynix subsidiary Solidigm would breach dual-listing rules. The review raises questions about minority shareholder…
IPO & Listings
Netanyahu says Israel must prepare to deal with a potentially hostile US president: ‘India is not a small country’
Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel must use the remaining years of US President Donald Trump’s tenure to strengthen its position in Washington while building alternative alliances to…
Sunday, 18 October 2026
Bessent's big reveal: 'I asked Europe to impose secondary tariffs on India, but they refused'
Bessent said he had personally approached European allies earlier this year to seek coordinated economic pressure on countries buying Russian energy
How India's Refineries Continue To Supply Fuel To The West Amid Russian Oil Sanctions
Fuel exports from refineries processing Russian crude to countries imposing sanctions on Moscow rose 43% month-on-month to 1 billion euros in September, according to CREA.
India is an important US ally, can't pivot from Russian oil overnight: Marco Rubio ahead of Mumbai visit
Trump on Friday signed an executive order exempting Russia from a new sanctions measure under the Graham Act, passed by the US Congress last month
Saturday, 17 October 2026
Trump Eases Russian Oil Sanctions That Could Have Triggered 100% Tariffs On India
US President Donald Trump signed the order using the waiver power written into the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
Trump pauses Russia-linked tariffs threatening India and China: What it means for India
The legislation, named the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, gave Trump 30 days to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from major buyers of Russian…
Friday, 16 October 2026
China Says Ready To Address Each Other's Concerns After Sitharaman Flags Trade Barriers
Sitharaman on Friday said the growing trade imbalance and persistent restrictions on market access for Indian products remained major concerns, despite years of engagement with…
India Among Top Three Global Investors As World Bank's Private Capital Mobilisation Triples To $112B
India ranked among the top three sources of private capital mobilised by the World Bank Group in FY26, alongside the United States and the United Kingdom. The institution’s…
White House Lists $330.5 Billion Investments In US From India
The list of investments, played on loop on the White House YouTube channel, also features the $15 billion steel plant announced by Essar Group's Mesabi Metallics in Iowa.
Ranbir Kapoor Leases Trump Towers Flat In Pune For Rs 4.63 Lakh Per Month: Report
The 6,094 sq ft apartment is located in Tower A of Trump Towers in Kalyani Nagar, Pune. The three-year agreement was registered on October 6, with rent rising each year.