Can the Middle East war trigger a crisis like 2008? Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion weighs in

Nobel Laureate Philippe Aghion (Credit-University of Oxford) The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is unlikely to trigger a global economic collapse on the scale of the 2008 financial crisis, Nobel Prize-winning economist Philippe Aghion has said, even as he warned that a prolonged war and sharply rising oil prices could slow global growth, AFP…

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‘Consumer always priority’: Jaishankar calls Iran crucial to India’s energy security as Middle East conflict intensifies

India is focused on securing its energy supplies and protecting its citizens, as the Middle East conflict continues to escalate. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said that national interest, including energy security will always be top priority and that the government is committed to ensure “that it takes…

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Asian Stocks Today: Asian stocks today: Nikkei tumbles 3,000 points, Kospi down 7%; markets trade in red as oil prices soar beyond $100

Asian stocks opened sharply lower on Monday, weighed down by surging oil prices and concerns over economies reliant on energy imports from the Middle East. South Korea’s Kospi emerged as the hardest hit, tumbling over 7.8% or 437 points to 5,147. Nikkei plunged 6.6% or 3,683 points to 51, 937. Around 11 am IST, HSI…

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Hormuz supply shock: India diversifies oil basket as Middle East conflict drags on

As the Middle East conflict continues to escalate, India is rerouting its crude supply chains to secure uninterrupted fuel imports. Indian refiners are securing additional crude oil from the United States, Russia, and West Africa to maintain adequate supplies if the Middle East conflict stretches on for long, industry officials and analysts said. Refineries that…

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Stock market today: Nifty50 opens below 24,000, Sensex tumbles over 2,400 points as oil surges past $100 amid Iran war

Stock market began the week in red with Nifty trading below 24,000 and Sensex tumbling over 2,000 points as the Middle East conflict continues to intensify. As of 9:27 am, NSE Nifty50 was trading 23,703.60, down 746.85 points or 3.05%. BSE Sensex plunged 2,415.69 points or 3.06% to trade at 76,503.21. This follows a weak…

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Middle East conflict: Air India to operate 78 additional flights on 9 international routes from Tuesday

NEW DELHI: Air India announced on Sunday that it will operate 78 additional flights on nine international routes between March 10 and 18. The move aims to offer more travel options amid disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.According to the airline, these flights will link Delhi with New York, London, Frankfurt,…

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Stranded amid Iran vs US-Israel war? Know your rights on salary, leave, remote work as per UAE Labour Law

Stranded UAE Workers: What Happens to Your Job and Salary Amidst Regional Instability? Thousands of residents across the United Arab Emirates have recently found themselves unexpectedly stranded outside the country due to flight disruptions, airspace closures and regional instability amid Iran vs US-Israel war. For many employees working in the UAE, the sudden inability to…

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