Oil is not staying volatile because traders are being dramatic. It is staying volatile because the market is trying to price real supply risk, real shipping disruption, and real downstream inflation pressure at the same time. Reuters reported that its March 2026 poll lifted the Brent crude forecast for the year to $82.85 a barrel, … Read more
India’s latest fuel-duty move looks simple on the surface, but the real picture is more complicated. The Centre cut the special excise duty on petrol to ₹3 per litre from ₹13 and on diesel to zero from ₹10 on March 27, 2026, after global oil prices surged during the latest West Asia shock. The goal … Read more
Most people obsess over the Union Budget and completely ignore the Economic Survey. That is a serious mistake. In 2026, the Economic Survey has quietly become the most intellectually honest document the government releases all year. It reveals how policymakers actually see the economy, what problems they are worried about, and which narratives they are … Read more
Global food systems are entering a new period of uncertainty as multiple environmental and economic pressures shape Global Food Prices 2026. Climate shifts, geopolitical tensions, and rising production costs are influencing how essential goods will be priced in the coming year. With many countries already experiencing volatility, households are paying closer attention to inflation trends … Read more