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Us Stocks: US stocks today: Wall Street rises toward record highs as strong jobs data boosts investor confidence

Wall Street stocks climbed on Friday after stronger-than-expected US jobs data eased concerns over the economy, even as investors continued to monitor tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty around the Iran conflict.The S&P 500 rose 0.7 per cent and moved closer to a fresh record high, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.2 per cent…

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US stock markets today (May 7, 2026): Wall Street holds near record highs as oil prices tumble on Iran deal hopes

US stock markets hovered near record highs on Thursday as oil prices extended losses amid rising optimism over a possible agreement between the United States and Iran that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore crude shipments from the Persian Gulf, AP reported.The S&P 500 added 0.1 per cent, extending gains after hitting an…

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US stock markets today (May 6, 2026): Wall Street rallies to record highs, crude oil tumbles on Strait of Hormuz reopening hopes

US stock markets surged on Wednesday while oil prices plunged sharply as investors bet on a possible breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore global crude supplies, AP reported.The S&P 500 climbed 0.8 per cent and headed towards another record close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 487 points,…

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Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex ends below 77,000 after recovering from intraday lows, Nifty50 below 24,000; crude oil prices hit multi-year highs

Indian benchmark indices staged a strong recovery on Wednesday, with the Sensex surging nearly 610 points and the Nifty closing comfortably above the 24,100 mark. The rebound was driven by value buying in FMCG, automobile and telecom stocks, supported by optimism around corporate earnings and a positive trend across Asian markets. After a choppy trading…

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Strait of Hormuz blockade persists, but India’s imports of Russian oil are down from highs seen in March – here’s why

Nearly all Indian refiners, except Numaligarh Refinery, are now importing Russian crude. (AI image) India’s imports of crude oil from Russia have dropped from the highs seen in March when the supply disruptions from the Middle East caused by the US-Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz closure prompted refiners to step up buys from…

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Asian Markets: Asian stocks today: Markets retreat after record highs as oil surge, Iran tensions weigh on sentiment

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets slipped on Thursday after briefly hitting record highs, as rising oil prices and uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks dampened investor sentiment.Japan’s benchmark index surged past a historic milestone before reversing course. The Nikkei 225 briefly crossed the 60,000 mark for the first time, touching 60,013.98, but later fell…

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Asian Markets: Asian stocks today: Markets retreat after record highs as oil surge, Iran tensions weigh on sentiment

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets slipped on Thursday after briefly hitting record highs, as rising oil prices and uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks dampened investor sentiment.Japan’s benchmark index surged past a historic milestone before reversing course. The Nikkei 225 briefly crossed the 60,000 mark for the first time, touching 60,013.98, but later fell…

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US stock market today (April 16, 2026): Wall Street holds near record highs; oil surge, Iran war keep investors cautious

Wall Street hovered near record levels on Thursday as investors paused after a sharp rally, weighing rising oil prices and uncertainty around the Iran conflict before making fresh bets.The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, a day after hitting a new all-time high– its 10th gain in 11 sessions–while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 66 points…

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