Currency watch: Rupee sinks 47 paise to close at 88.69 against dollar; Fed’s hawkish tone, weak markets weigh on sentiment

The rupee slumped 47 paise to end at 88.69 against the US dollar on Thursday, pressured by a stronger greenback, weak domestic equities, and hawkish commentary from the US Federal Reserve that dented global risk appetite.Traders said the local unit came under sustained pressure through the session amid month-end dollar demand from oil marketing companies…

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US markets today: Wall Street drifts near record highs as Big Tech results; Trump-Xi trade talks pull investors in both directions

US markets ended mixed on Thursday, with investors juggling upbeat and cautious signals from Big Tech earnings and renewed optimism around US-China trade ties.The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% from its all-time high earlier this week, while the Nasdaq composite lost 0.6%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, gained 199 points, or 0.5%, by mid-morning trade,…

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China trade thaw: Beijing pauses rare earth export curbs for 1 year after Xi-Trump talks, signals easing in tariff and tech tensions

China said on Thursday it will suspend for one year certain export restrictions, including those related to rare earth materials, that were announced earlier in October, signalling a temporary easing in trade tensions with the United States, AFP reported.According to Beijing’s commerce ministry, the decision to “suspend the implementation of the relevant export control measures……

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8th Pay Commission: What will be the fitment factor & how will central government employees’ new salary levels be calculated? Explained

8th Pay Commission Salary Calculation 8th Pay Commission salary hike calculation: Central government employees and pensioners can soon look forward to higher salaries and pensions respectively, with the Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission being approved by the Cabinet.The 8th Central Pay Commission has been tasked with submitting a report in 18…

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Vodafone Idea shares slump 12%: Supreme Court limit on AGR relief hits company stock; no mention of waiver on penalties or interest

NEW DELHI: Vodafone Idea’s shares tumbled 12.4 per cent to Rs 8.21 on the BSE on Thursday after the Supreme Court issued its written order on the company’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, curbing the extent of relief investors had anticipated. The clarification dented hopes of a broader reprieve for the debt-laden telecom operator.The written…

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Boost for India’s Afghanistan plan! Trump admin extends waiver on Chabahar Port sanctions; why US move is important

On May 13, 2024, India entered into a decade-long agreement to operate the Chabahar port. In a boost for India’s regional connectivity plans especially with regard to Afghanistan, the Donald Trump administration has granted extension of sanctions waiver on Iran’s Chabahar port.According to an ET report, India has managed to get an extension for the…

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Gold & silver price prediction today: Will gold & silver rates start rallying again? Here’s what investors should know

In the coming week, gold prices are expected to move higher towards the ₹1,25,000 mark. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold and silver prices may start exhibiting some strength in the coming days, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. He shares his views on gold and…

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