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Sensex, Nifty down over 2% in just 5 sessions: All eyes on US Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs – what will it mean for markets?

Investors are anticipating that the decision could either trigger a sharp surge in the Sensex and Nifty or exacerbate the turbulence. (AI image) Will the world continue to face US President Donald Trump tariffs or will the Supreme Court in America deem them illegal? It’s an important factor in the minds of investors world over,…

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‘Closely following developments’: India watches proposed US tariff bill on Russian oil buyers; what MEA said

India on Friday said it is closely monitoring developments around a proposed US legislation that seeks to impose steep tariffs of up to 500% on countries procuring Russian crude oil, amid growing pressure from Washington, PTI reported.“We are aware of the proposed bill. We are closely following the developments,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal…

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Trump tariffs ruling: Supreme Court to not rule on Friday in ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs case

Companies have paid an estimated $133.5 billion in IEEPA-based tariffs through December 14, according to government data. (AI image) The Supreme Court will not rule in the crucial case of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs case on Friday. The ruling is being watched globally for its implications on all major economies. Earlier it was expected…

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US jobs data: Hiring stays sluggish in December with 50,000 additions; unemployment rate dips to 4.4%

Hiring in the United States remained subdued in December, capping a year of weak employment gains, even as the unemployment rate edged lower, according to data released by the US Labor Department on Friday, AP reported.Employers added 50,000 jobs in December, nearly unchanged from a downwardly revised 56,000 jobs added in November. The unemployment rate…

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Marriott Bonvoy appointed ICC’s official accommodation partner

NEW DELHI: Marriott Bonvoy — the travel platform of the world’s largest hotel chain — will be International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Official Accommodation Partner through to 2029. The deal, the two say, will give Marriott Bonvoy’s 26 crore members “the opportunity to embrace the excitement of the game across continents and showcases Marriott Bonvoy’s offerings…

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Trade boost: FTAs to open wider markets for agriculture, food processing sectors; Jitin Prasada flags ease-of-business push

The growing number of free trade agreements (FTAs) signed and implemented by India will provide wider market access to the country’s agriculture and food processing sectors, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said on Friday, PTI reported.“We have navigated a series of free trade agreements. Our produce has access to these markets,”…

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Forex fall: India’s reserve falls $9.81 billion to $686.80 billion; RBI data shows weekly decline

Foreign exchange reserves fell by $9.809 billion to $686.801 billion in the week ended January 2, data released by the Reserve Bank of India showed on Friday, PTI reported.The decline followed a rise of $3.293 billion in the previous reporting week, when the reserves had climbed to $696.61 billion.Foreign currency assets (FCA), the largest component…

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Rupee’s spectacular fall: Why RBI isn’t targeting a price band, but inflation — the ‘Impossible Trilemma’ explained

In early December 2025, the Indian rupee reached a key milestone when it surpassed Rs 90 per dollar for the first time. The rupee had been falling steadily throughout the year, as foreign investors sold off Indian stocks and US tariffs made Indian exports less competitive.However, on December 5, 2025, Reserve Bank of India Governor…

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