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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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Asian stocks today: Markets mostly tank after Donald Trump–Xi Jinping meet; China’s Shanghai Composite slips 0.3%

Asian markets were mixed on Thursday as investors assessed the outcome of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, alongside cautious signals from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan’s steady policy stance. Trump described his meeting with Xi as “amazing,” announcing tariff reductions on Chinese goods to 47 per cent…

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US markets today: Stocks hover near record highs as investors await Fed decision; Nvidia, Caterpillar and Teradyne lead gains

US stocks held close to record levels on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, with gains in tech and industrial heavyweights helping sustain Wall Street’s momentum.The S&P 500 was up 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 193 points (0.4%) and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.7% as of 9:35 am…

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Prabhas’s ‘Baahubali- The Epic’ crosses Rs 2.50 crore mark for advance premiere booking in US markets | Hindi Movie News

Baahubali- The Epic, a re-cut 3 hour 45 minute saga, is making waves globally. The film has already achieved a remarkable feat in the US, crossing USD 400,000 over its opening weekend, with premiere day collections exceeding USD 284,000. This re-release, including IMAX screenings, aims to recapture the magic for a new generation of viewers….

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Asian stocks today: Markets rise on AI deals and Fed rate cut hopes; Nikkei jumps over 1,000 points, Kospi adds 1%

Asian stocks edged higher on Wednesday, as global markets rally as enthusiasm for artificial intelligence shares and expectations of US interest rate cuts boosted investor sentiments.Japan’s Nikkei traded at 51,097, at 10:00 AM IST, adding 878 points, after jumping over 1,000 points. Shanghai and Shenzhen rose 0.37% and 0.9%, respectively. South Korea’s Kospi also gained…

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Asian stocks today: Markets record moderate movement; Nikkei slips 0.2%, Hang Seng up 0.28%

Asian shares held steady on Tuesday after recent strong gains, as optimism over easing global trade tensions kept investor sentiment positive. Tech stocks continued their rally ahead of key earnings from major companies this week.Expectations of potential interest rate cuts in the United States and Canada supported bond markets, while the dollar remained flat as…

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Prabhas’s ‘Baahubali- The Epic’ inches towards Rs 3 crore mark in advance booking in US markets |

SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali-The Epic is all set to hit the theaters on October 31st. The film is a meticulously recut 3 hour 45 minute version of both the films put together. The excitement is palpable, especially across the US, where advanced ticket sales have already exceeded $330,000 for the opening weekend, cementing its status as…

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Asian stocks today: Markets rally on US-China trade progress; Nikkei jumps 2%, Hang Seng up 1%

Stock markets in Asia jumped on Monday after the United States and China outlined a framework for a potential trade deal, raising hopes that tensions between the world’s two largest economies may ease. The development boosted investor confidence across regional markets, which opened higher following a strong finish on Wall Street last week.In early trade,…

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Trump-Xi meeting: Asian stock markets surge after confirmation; US-China trade tensions expected to ease

Representative image (AI-generated) Asian stock markets remained mostly high on Friday after the White House confirmed that US President Donald Trump will meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping next week.The announcement eased some uncertainty over trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies, although the likelihood of a major trade deal remains unclear.Chinese markets also gained…

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