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US markets today: Wall Street rebounds after Trump eases China rhetoric; focus shifts to corporate earnings

US stocks rebounded on Monday after President Donald Trump signalled a softer approach on China, easing market fears of escalating tariffs and a potential trade clash.The S&P 500 rose 1.1%, recovering nearly half of its steep decline on Friday, which had marked its worst drop since April. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 413 points,…

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HCL Q2 results: Consolidated net profit flat at Rs 4,235 crore; revenue jumps 10.6%

HCL Technologies on Monday reported a flat consolidated net profit of Rs 4,235 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.On a sequential basis, the IT giant’s net profit rose 10.2 per cent compared to Rs 3,843 crore recorded in the June quarter, PTI reported.The company’s consolidated revenue increased 10.6 per cent year-on-year to Rs…

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Silver rate today: Prices jump Rs 7,500 to Rs 1.79 lakh per kg in Delhi; investors seek safe havens

Silver rate today: Silver prices in the national capital witnessed a sharp jump on Monday, rising by Rs 7,500 to hit a record Rs 1,79,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes) amid renewed US-China trade tensions and heightened safe-haven demand, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The white metal had closed at Rs 1,71,500…

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Gold and multi-asset funds shine: SIP inflows remain strong in September, says Anand Vardarajan

Despite muted returns from the Nifty over the past year, Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) inflows have remained strong, reflecting growing maturity among retail investors, Anand Vardarajan of Tata Asset Management told ET.The SIP contribution in September saw held steady at around Rs 30,000 crore, slightly lower than August’s Rs 33,000 crore, which Vardarajan attributes to…

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Silver ETF surge: Domestic prices hit record highs; festive demand and global inflows drive 53% rally in 2025

India’s silver market has witnessed unprecedented momentum this year, with domestic prices soaring 53 per cent so far in 2025, significantly outperforming gold, which has risen nearly 49 per cent, according to market observers. The surge has also triggered a spike in investment inflows into silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs), reportedly tripling those into gold ETFs,…

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Columbus Day & Indigenous Peoples’ Day: What remains open and closed across the US today; see full list

Representative Image (AI-generated) October 13 marks a unique occasion in the United States as the country observes both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Celebrated on the second Monday in October, Columbus Day has been a federal holiday since 1892, with parades honoring Italian-American heritage and pride. Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first recognized through a…

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Lowest CPI since 2017: Retail inflation cools to 1.54% in September; food prices remain in deflation for 4th straight month

India’s retail inflation eased sharply to 1.54% in September 2025, the lowest since June 2017, as food prices continued to decline for the fourth consecutive month, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).The latest figures, based on the All India Consumer Price Index (CPI), mark a 53-basis point drop…

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Gold rally: Soaring prices cool festive demand; experts see short-term correction but back annual SIP buying

Gold may be synonymous with festivals and weddings in India, but this season the metal’s dazzling rise has kept many buyers away. Even as shopfronts sparkle with festive offers, record-high prices have dulled demand for the yellow metal.On October 7, gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) scaled Rs 1,21,111 per 10 g, marking…

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Digital transactions: Banks ask RBI to stop SMS alert mandate for transactions under Rs 100; here’s why

Banks have approached RBI seeking green light for a minor change, to stop sending SMS alerts for transactions under Rs 100.They say the rise in small online payments, especially through UPI, has flooded customers with notifications, leading to alert fatigue. Sometimes, the customers even end up missing messages for bigger transactions, sources familiar with the…

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