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, […]
Gold price prediction today: Will gold, silver be able to hold on to gains this week? Here’s the outlook
Positive outlook persists for precious metals for medium to long terms. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are moving up but the lack of any major positive catalyst may limit the upside this week, says Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.Bullions prices started the current week […]
Trump tariff refunds may reach companies but what about consumers?
Last week, the US Supreme Court dismantled Trump’s tariff playbook and now, his administration is responsible to refund $134 billion collected in tariff revenue over the past months. The key question, however, is whether US consumers, who bore the cost of the tariffs, will receive any refunds.Since assuming office for his second term, US President […]
Asian stocks today: Markets trade in green after Wall Steet’s strong rally; Nikkei jumps over 2% to record highs
Asian stocks traded in green on Wednesday, mirroring Wall Street’s gains and sustained enthusiasm around the artificial intelligence boom. Investors also kept close eye on US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, delivered during Asian trading hours. In Japan, Nikkei benchmark index touched a fresh record, leading the positive mood across the region.Nikkei […]
‘Tariffs will replace income tax’: Donald Trump defends trade deals after Supreme Court ruling
(AP) President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that most of the US’ trading partners want to continue trade arrangements negotiated under his tariffs despite the recent ruling by the Supreme Court striking down many of them.Speaking at the joint session of Congress during his 2026 State of the Union address, Trump also reiterated that tariff […]
Stock market today: Nifty50 opens above 25,500; BSE Sensex up over 400 points
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: After a day of steep fall, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened in green on Wednesday on positive to mixed global cues. While Nifty50 went above 25,500, BSE Sensex was up over 400 points. At 9:17 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 25,538.70, up 114 points or 0.45%. BSE […]
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for February 25, 2026 – check list
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Tata Chemicals, IRCTC, and Colgate-Palmolive are the top stock recommendations by Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers. Below are the details of the outlook of each of these stocks with targets and stop loss levels:Tata Chemicals – Breakout from Base […]
Your weight-loss drugs set to become cheaper
NEW DELHI: The country’s anti-obesity market is headed for a pricing shake-up, with a clutch of pharma companies readying plans to launch affordable versions of the blockbuster weight-loss medicines Wegovy and Ozempic. This follows the expiry of the patent of semaglutide, the key ingredient in these injectable medications, on March 20, clearing the entry of […]
Noel Tata lists out criteria on which Chandra must deliver
He told the media while leaving the group’s HQ, Bombay House.When asked what changes for the group following the development, he said, “Nothing.”The matter of extending Chandrasekaran’s chairmanship was not listed on the main board agenda but was introduced as a supplementary item, said people familiar with the development.At the meeting, Noel Tata listed out […]
Accelerating growth, India on upward trajectory: RBI
MUMBAI: Growth has accelerated in recent years and the Indian economy is assured of a continuously improving economic trajectory, deputy governor Poonam Gupta said.Delivering the 14th Foundation Day Lecture at the Centre for Development Studies, Gupta said India’s expansion has become more durable and predictable. “High, stable and accelerating growth, and more predictable economic outcomes […]