Global borrowers are issuing a record amount of euro-denominated debt in 2025, a nearly 20% jump from last year, signaling a growing investor appetite for alternatives to the U.S. dollar. This surge, the third consecutive year of growth, also reflects lower interest rates, particularly for emerging markets. Despite this trend, the dollar remains the dominant currency for global borrowing.
Oil shock from Iran war raises risks for India’s stock market
Escalating Middle East tensions are poised to further weaken Indian equities, with strategists warning of underperformance against global peers. Higher oil prices, driven by the
March 4, 2026