US Wall Street’s main indices opened higher on Wednesday, recovering after recent volatility as investors weighed concerns surrounding the AI trade and uncertainty over tariffs ahead of Nvidia’s earnings later in the day (local time).The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 183.1 points, or 0.37%, to 49,357.63 at the open. The S&P 500 gained 25.1 points, […]
Oil market price battle: Russia and Iran offer deeper discounts to China as crude piles up at sea
Russian and Iranian oil producers are reportedly offering deeper discounts to compete for the same limited pool of Chinese buyers after India pulled back from purchases. Analysts say India’s imports from Russia could fall by 40 per cent from January levels, to around 600,000 barrels a day, according to a scenario from Rystad Energy, as […]
Trump Economic Policy: Trumponomics: Over a year into second term, Donald’s economic policy shows mixed results – report
More than a year into US President Donald Trump’s second term, his sweeping economic policy changes have produced a mixed outcome, with strong growth and a tech investment boom on one hand, but stalled job gains and persistent inflation concerns on the other.The uncertainty surrounding the US economic outlook has deepened further following last week’s […]
AI disruption: At $380 billion, Anthropic valuation more than combined market cap of top Indian IT stocks
In February 2026, the company secured $30 billion in its latest funding round, pushing the valuation of the Claude chatbot developer to $380 billion. (AI image) Anthropic – it’s a name that has taken the technology world by storm globally – and its impact on Indian IT stocks has been significant. Anthropic – now valued […]
Ajit Jain: Warren Buffett’s trusted executive Ajit Jain buys apartment in Gurugram for Rs 85 crore
A 7,400 sq ft apartment at DLF The Camellias in Gurugram has been purchased by Berkshire Hathaway’s Ajit Jain. The vice-chairman overseeing insurance operations at Berkshire Hathaway, Ajit Jain, is regarded as one of Warren Buffett’s most trusted associates. The apartment has been bought for around Rs 85 crore, according to sources quoted in an […]
‘Not enough’: PM economic advisor Sanjeev Sanyal warns of foreign ship reliance risks, backs India-owned merchant fleet for trade
Sanjeev Sanyal (File photo) India’s heavy dependence on foreign-flagged vessels, which carry more than 90 per cent of the country’s trade by volume, poses a serious strategic vulnerability risk, according to Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.Speaking to ANI, Sanyal argued that India’s limited merchant fleet constrains the nation’s […]
Where to invest Rs 1 lakh right now – gold, silver, stocks, mutual funds? 7 wealth and fund managers decode the correct mix
We asked 7 wealth and fund managers from leading brokerages for where investors should invest Rs 1 lakh right now. (AI image) Wealth creation can seem intimidating for many – where should you put your money for steady returns over short-term, medium and long term? In today’s world of heightened uncertainty, the question becomes even […]
Stock market today: Which are top gainers and losers on NSE and BSE on February 25? Check list
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally higher on Wednesday after a volatile trading session, as profit-booking wiped out most of the sharp intra-day gains.The 30-share Sensex rose 50.15 points, or 0.06 per cent, to close at 82,276.07. During the day, the index had jumped 731.99 points, or 0.89 per cent, to hit 82,957.91. […]
Catch a falling diamond! Indians want solitaires as price falls by 30%
Craving that solitaire ring? Now might be the perfect time. A steep drop in diamond prices is reshaping jewellery buying trends in the country, with solitaires seeing heightened demand among consumers aged 28–40, according to industry executives. Sales in this segment have surged nearly 25% year-on-year as improved affordability drives more buyers to the market.Neil […]
Job losses due to AI: US Fed gov Cook has important observation; says unemployment could rise in short-term
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook on Tuesday (local time) cautioned that artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape the US labour market in ways that could further push unemployment rates higher and limit how effectively the central bank can respond with interest rate cuts.Speaking in remarks for a national association for business economics conference, Cook said, […]