RBI governor says talk of rate hike ‘premature’ amid geopolitical uncertainty

RBI Governor says rate hike talk ‘premature’ as crude prices, monsoon remain uncertain NEW DELHI: Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has pushed back against expectations of an imminent interest rate hike, saying it is “premature” to discuss tightening given the fragile truce between the US and Iran and the uncertainty it creates for…

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Why did stock market rally today? BSE Sensex closes around 800 points up – top reasons for rise

Stock market rally today (AI image) Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50 rallied strongly in trade on Wednesday as multiple factors worked to lift the market sentiment. A recovery in South Korean markets and supportive global developments also aided the rally. The Sensex climbed almost 791 points to settle at 76,991, while the Nifty…

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India Us Bilateral Trade Agreement: ‘Constructive and forward-looking’: India, US conclude ministerial-level talks on interim trade pact ahead of July tariff deadline

Both nations conclude ministerial-level talks on interim trade pact ahead of July tariff deadline India and the United States on Wednesday concluded a two-day round of ministerial-level negotiations on the proposed first phase of their Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), with both sides reviewing progress and discussing ways to finalise an interim pact before a key…

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Elon Musk loses trillionaire status: Here’s why his net worth fell

Elon Musk loses trillionaire status World’s first trillionaire is no longer a trillionaire!SpaceX founder Elon Musk lost his trillionaire status after a sharp sell-off in Tesla and SpaceX shares pushed the world’s richest person back below the 13-figure mark. According to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index, Musk’s net worth has fallen to $957 billion. This comes after…

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Gold price prediction today: Why gold prices may drop further in near-term; check June 24, 2026 outlook

Gold remains vulnerable to testing the key $4,000/oz support level and may even slide further. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are facing upward resistance and US Federal Reserve’s policy will continue to determine prices in the near-term, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.Gold…

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Airfares: Airfares could rise by up to 25% as jet fuel costs surge, says McKinsey

Airfares could rise by up to 25% as jet fuel costs surge, says McKinsey Geopolitical disruptions and refinery constraints are tightening global jet fuel supplies, increasing costs for airlines and potentially leading to higher airfares, according to a McKinsey report.The report said jet fuel demand is expected to rise ahead of the summer travel season…

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Oil Prices: Oil prices today: Crude falls to four-month low as Hormuz traffic improves, Iran supply outlook weighs on market

Oil prices drop to the lowest since February on Iran supply hopes Crude oil prices extended their decline on Wednesday, falling to fresh four-month lows as signs of improving tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz and expectations of increased Iranian exports eased concerns over supply disruptions, according to Reuters.Brent crude futures dropped $1.37, or…

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India offers up to 9% leverage to NRIs to attract fresh forex inflows; guarantees returns of over 7%

India is turning to its overseas community to boost its foreign currency inflows, with banks expected to offer substantial leverage on special foreign-currency deposits. This comes after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cleared lenders to extend loans against such deposits.Earlier on Tuesday, the apex bank said that lenders can extend loans to overseas residents…

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