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NewsOct 13, 2026 · 15:00 IST

Iran Reiterates Offer to Facilitate Saudi–Houthi Dialogue

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei reiterated Tehran’s willingness to facilitate dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis, Times of India reported on 12 October. The statement follows Iran’s earlier diplomatic outreach. An offer to mediate does not establish that the parties have accepted talks or agreed a ceasefire.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 13:30 IST

NATO Innovation Fund Focuses on Counter-Drone Technology

The NATO Innovation Fund is prioritising counter-drone systems and space-based surveillance and expanding its presence in Poland, its president told Reuters on 13 October. The existing €1 billion fund is backed by 24 NATO nations.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 13:19 IST

NTPC Seeks Overseas Buyers for Green Fuels

NTPC is discussing green ammonia and other low-carbon fuels with potential buyers in Japan, South Korea and Germany, Chairman Gurdeep Singh said on 13 October, Reuters reported. The talks accompany its proposed green-hydrogen hub in Andhra Pradesh.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 13:13 IST

Publicis Organic Growth Beats Expectations

Publicis reported third-quarter organic revenue growth of 5%, above a company-provided consensus of 4.8%, and confirmed its full-year outlook, Reuters reported on 13 October. Demand for AI-powered marketing supported the quarter.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 13:06 IST

Australian Business Confidence Falls to −13 in September

NAB’s September survey showed business confidence falling four points to −13, its third consecutive monthly decline. Business conditions held at −1 and capacity utilisation was 82.3%. NAB released the figures on 13 October, citing high rates, global uncertainty and fuel costs.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 13:01 IST

Germany Confirms September Inflation at 3.3%

Germany’s final September CPI rose 3.3% year-on-year and 0.6% month-on-month, confirming provisional results, Destatis said on 13 October. Annual inflation increased from 2.9% in August. Energy prices rose 14.9%, while core inflation remained 2.4%.

NewsOct 13, 2026, 12:36 PM GMT+5:30

World Economy Forecast to Grow 3.1% in 2026, IMF Says

The IMF’s October World Economic Outlook projects global growth of 3.1% in 2026, up from 3.0% in July, and 3.4% in 2027. AI investment is helping offset the Middle East energy shock, but growth is increasingly uneven. Global headline inflation is forecast at 4.7% this year.

NewsOct 13, 2026, 12:32 PM GMT+5:30

Oil Retreats as Russia Signals More Diesel Supply; Energy Truce Remains Unconfirmed

Brent futures fell 1.2% to $105.34 and WTI 1.3% to $92.48 at 02:55 UTC on 13 October, Investing.com reported. Russia’s Alexander Novak said diesel exports could recover. Separately, Zelensky said Russian strikes hit at least six energy targets on 12 October; the Kremlin said talks continued.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 12:03 IST

Indian Equities Rise in Tuesday Morning Trade

The Nifty 50 traded at 22,452.95, up 0.42%, and the Sensex at 72,245.76, up 0.46%, Investing.com reported on 13 October. Lower crude prices and a modestly stronger rupee provided a supportive backdrop. These are morning-session figures, not closing levels.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 11:41 IST

RBA Minutes Keep Further Tightening Possible

Minutes of the RBA’s 28–29 September meeting show a unanimous 25-basis-point increase to 4.60%. Members judged inflation risks had increased and said further increases remained possible if required. The minutes were released on 13 October; the rate decision was made in September.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 11:34 IST

Dollar Retreats as Treasury Yields and Oil Ease

The dollar index fell 0.2% to 102.39 in Tuesday Asian trading, Reuters reported. The euro rose to $1.1177 and the yen strengthened to 158.215 per dollar. The US 10-year Treasury yield fell five basis points to 5.192%.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 11:26 IST

Japan Wholesale Inflation Slows to 6.8% in September

Japan’s corporate goods prices rose 6.8% year-on-year in September, below the 7.6% forecast and August’s 7.6% increase, Reuters reported on 13 October. Yen-based import prices rose 24.5%.