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Will $100,000 H-1B fee hit Indian IT stocks on Monday? Investors jitter as ADRs slide, long-term outlook remains cautious

A sudden spike in H-1B visa fees has thrown the Indian IT sector into uncharted waters. Investors are recalculating risks as a key cost pillar—the US-bound talent pool—faces unprecedented charges, potentially reshaping the profitability of India’s software exporters.US President Donald Trump announced that new H-1B visas will now attract an annual fee of $100,000. A…

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Gold rate outlook: Festive demand, Fed cuts and global risks keep gold prices firm; silver rallies faster

Gold and silver markets are poised to remain active in the coming week, as traders balance festive-season buying in Asia, central bank purchases, and persistent global uncertainties with signals of monetary easing from the US Federal Reserve, analysts said. Market participants will also track key US macroeconomic releases, including housing data, personal consumption expenditures, and…

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Third upgrade in 2025! Japan’s R&I raises India’s sovereign rating to BBB+; cites strong growth outlook and fiscal discipline

Japan’s Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) has upgraded India’s long-term sovereign credit rating from ‘BBB’ to ‘BBB+’ with a Stable Outlook, marking the country’s third sovereign rating upgrade in 2025. The move emphasizes confidence in India’s domestic demand-driven growth and prudent fiscal management, the Government of India announced on Thursday.“Despite the uncertainties surrounding the…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the outlook for September 19, 2025? Why a ‘buy on dips’ strategy makes sense

Gold price today: The technical structure suggests adopting a buy-on-dips strategy near ₹1,09,000 with a stop-loss at ₹1,08,650, while aiming for an upside move toward ₹1,10,200. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices exhibit improved technical momentum, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. Here is his strategy for…

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Gold & silver price prediction today: MCX Gold to remain bullish? Here’s the outlook

Currently, gold prices have approached a very crucial support zone around ₹1,09,000 levels, which is likely to act as a strong floor for the metal. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices and silver prices continue to exhibit a bullish trend, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients…

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Trade outlook: Goyal expects 6% export growth in 2025; ‘from $4 trillion economy to a $30 trillion-plus economy’

Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that he expects India’s exports to rise by around 6% this year as compared with 2024.Speaking to reporters, Goyal highlighted India’s strong global trade performance despite challenges and said talks on free trade agreements (FTAs) were progressing with several countries.“India’s exports would grow by around 6% this…

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‘India’s growth resilient’: S&P reaffirms GDP outlook despite global turbulence; why growth story is strong

Global economic shocks have slowed India’s growth in the short term, but its long-term prospects remain strong, according to a report by S&P Global India Research.The report highlighted that reforms, infrastructure development, and process improvements have strengthened India’s position, giving it a competitive edge over developed countries.“Amid global market volatility, India’s growth is resilient and…

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Gold price prediction today: Where is gold rate headed this week as US Fed meeting in focus? Here’s the outlook

Gold price prediction: The current week remains most crucial for gold as the US Fed may announce its monetary policy on September 17, midnight. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to react to the US Federal Reserve policy this week. Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and…

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RBI policy outlook: Morgan Stanley sees two 25 bps cuts by December; inflation forecast slashed to 2.4% for FY26

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to cut policy rates by 25 basis points each in October and December, bringing the terminal rate down to 5 per cent, global brokerage Morgan Stanley has projected in its latest report. The easing cycle is supported by sustained disinflation and inflation undershooting the central bank’s 4…

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