US stock market: Wall Street in red as investors await key data after government shutdown ends; S&P 500, Nasdaq slip from recent highs

[ad_1] Stock markets in the United States were at a low as investors await further economic indicators. The S&P 500 declined by 0.4% in early Thursday trading, moving away from its recent record high achieved in the previous month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 41 points, while the Nasdaq composite fell 0.7%. After the…

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Delhi markets fall silent after Red Fort blast: Footfall drops drastically in Sadar Bazaar, Chandni Chowk; buyers move online

[ad_1] Footfall drops in popular Delhi markets Central Delhi’s bustling wholesale and retail markets have fallen unusually quiet following Monday’s explosion near the Red Fort, which killed 13 people and injured several others. Many outstation buyers, wary of security concerns, are now opting for online shopping instead of travelling to the capital. Trading activity has…

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Oil market ‘lopsided’ as output surpasses demand; four million bpd supply surplus likely in 2026: IEA

[ad_1] The global oil market is tilting towards oversupply as production growth continues to outpace consumption despite a rise in Chinese demand, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest monthly report released on Thursday. The IEA projected that worldwide oil production will exceed demand by more than four million barrels per day (bpd) in…

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GST cuts ignite car sales boom! Automakers plan to ramp up output by 40%; aim to boost supply, cut wait times

[ad_1] India’s top car makers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor India and Tata Motors, are gearing up to expand production by 20–40% in the coming months. The ramp up comes after a sharp revival in vehicle demand following the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) cuts. Maruti Suzuki, the country’s largest carmaker, plans to produce over…

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Who will be next lead at Fairfax? Prem Watsa reveals succession plan in new book; wants to ‘die knowing the companies will never be sold’

[ad_1] Prem Watsa, the Indian-Canadian billionaire, for the first time, publicly outlined his succession plan, confirming that his son Ben Watsa will take charge of Fairfax Financial Holdings in the years ahead. The revelation features in The Fairfax Way, an upcoming book by author David Thomas, whose draft was shared with ET before publication. Watsa,…

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No major impact of Trump tariffs? Moody’s says India to be fastest growing major economy; ‘succeeded in redirecting exports’

[ad_1] Ratings agency Moody has predicted that India’s economy will grow at a strong 6.5% through 2026 and 2027. (AI image) India will continue to be the world’s fastest growing major economy in the coming years, despite its exports taking a hit after Donald Trump administration’s 50% tariffs, according to the latest global economic outlook…

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Trump’s 50% tariffs on India: Will Modi government’s Export Promotion Mission be able to counter impact? Top weaknesses & challenges

[ad_1] The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) to establish a structure for enhancing India’s export capabilities. (AI image) The Modi government’s move to approve an Export Promotion Mission aimed at countering the impact of the global trade situation may be laced with implementation challenges, says Ajay Srivastava, founder of Global…

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Gold & silver price prediction today: What strategy should investors follow? Why gold & silver may continue to rally

[ad_1] The current price action, combined with improving momentum indicators, signals that MCX Gold is poised for further gains in the near term. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today:Gold prices may continue to rally in the coming sessions, maintaining their upward momentum while silver is also expected to gain, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head…

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Asian stocks today: Markets trade mixed after US shutdown ends; HSI dips over 150 points, Shenzhen adds 1%

[ad_1] Asian markets traded mostly in red on Thursday as excitement over the end of the United States’ record government shutdown quickly lost steam. With the focus shifting back to the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision and mounting fears of a technology sector bubble, investors showed little appetite for risk.Nikkei jumped 88 points or…

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