Category: Business

Oil prices jumped sharply after President Donald Trump made clear the conflict with Iran would not end quickly. Brent crude soared past $111 a barrel while traders worried about supplies through the vital Strait of Hormuz. This fresh rally comes as the Middle East situation remains tense and global buyers scramble for alternatives. Trump’s Words Shake Energy Markets President Trump spoke to the nation and said US forces had hit…

India is moving quickly to strengthen its domestic supply of induction cooktops and electric cooking appliances as concerns over cooking gas supplies have escalated amid the ongoing conflict in Iran. With households across the country scrambling to find reliable alternatives to liquefied petroleum gas and inventories running low, the government has convened high‑level talks and begun planning strategic interventions. This growing shift toward electric cooking reflects deeper energy anxiety and…

The Reserve Bank of India has struck hard to defend the rupee. Through a clever set of tough rules, it forced banks to unwind big risky bets against the currency. The result came fast. On Thursday the rupee surged nearly 2 percent to close around 93.10 against the dollar. It marked the strongest single day gain in more than 13 years. This move caught many by surprise. It showed the…

Georgia’s housing crisis is heating up, but a new debate is shifting focus away from rising costs and toward who is responsible. While critics blame local zoning laws, city leaders argue they are already doing the heavy lifting to boost housing supply. The real question now is whether the state and cities can work together or continue pointing fingers as affordability slips further out of reach. Cities Say They Are…

Indian stock markets took a sharp hit on Thursday as Nifty50 and Sensex dropped more than 2 percent each. Rising tensions between the US and Iran pushed Brent crude oil above 108 dollars a barrel and triggered widespread selling. Investors watched nervously as 122 stocks on the NSE touched fresh 52 week lows including big names like HDFC Bank, LIC, ICICI Bank and Swiggy. The selloff erased around 10 lakh…

A sharp jump in fuel prices has hit India’s motorists and aviation industry hard today with the cost of premium petrol surging and jet fuel prices reaching historic highs. The move comes amid ongoing global tensions and rising crude oil costs, setting off ripple effects across travel, transport and business sectors. Premium petrol in major Indian cities including New Delhi has jumped to Rs 160 per litre, while aviation turbine…

GIFT Nifty futures point to a firm gap up opening for Indian stocks on Wednesday. Fresh hopes of de escalation in the Middle East after comments from Iran’s President have lifted global risk appetite. Yet traders wonder if Nifty 50 can hold early gains or if profit booking will return. Nifty 50 and Sensex crashed more than 11 percent in March. That marked the worst monthly fall since the COVID…

In early March, housing leaders, developers, researchers and community advocates met at the Atlanta Regional Housing Forum. They faced a hard reality. Atlanta’s housing shortage goes far deeper than a lack of new buildings. The problems connect through money shortages, old rules, high costs and strong local pushback in ways that make real fixes tough. The conversations showed clear progress in some areas. Yet everyone agreed the work ahead demands…

Rising home values are pushing property taxes higher across Georgia, and lawmakers say relief is urgent. But a fierce debate is now unfolding over how to deliver that relief without hurting schools and local services. At the center is a bold idea: expand the homestead exemption or even eliminate property taxes on primary homes. Supporters call it overdue relief. Critics warn it could shift the burden onto working families in…

The U.S. Federal Reserve is holding its ground. Chair Jerome Powell made it clear that the central bank will not rush into changing interest rates as global tensions push oil prices higher and raise fresh inflation fears. His message is simple but critical. The Fed wants more clarity before making its next move, even as markets grow uneasy. Powell Says Fed Will Wait Before Any Rate Move Federal Reserve Chair…