The ongoing conflict in the Middle East could pose short-term challenges for the Indian economy by pushing up oil prices and disrupting trade flows, though the country’s long-term growth trajectory is unlikely to be significantly affected, according to Nagesh Kumar, an external member of the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).In an emailed…
As tensions continue to heat up in the Middle East, concerns are raising about disruptions to one of the world’s most critical energy shipping routes, the Strait of Hormuz. Any disruption could significantly affect major oil-importing countries such as India, as the narrow Strait of Hormuz is central to global energy trade. The strait sees…
India has sought to buy Russian crude to avoid supply shortages as Middle East tensions show no sign of abating. (AI image) India is back to stepping up purchases of Russian crude as the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war blocks Strait of Hormuz and crucial oil supplies from the Middle East, according to reports. India imports nearly…
Until these regulations take effect and prove their worth through actual enforcement, your best defence is radical simplicity. For years, I have been writing about how the personal finance system is designed to extract money from ordinary savers rather than serve them. Just a few weeks ago, I discussed a book by John Campbell and…
In the coming week, the 158,000 level is expected to act as a crucial support zone. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction: Gold prices may rally towards Rs 1.72 lakh and silver prices to Rs 3 lakh, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. MCX Gold Price Outlook On…
Financial services giant Morgan Stanley has slashed almost 3% of its workforce, which translates to 2,500 employees across its major divisions. A source familiar with the matter told Reuters that the reduction spans across investment banking and trading, wealth management, and investment management. Financial advisors, however, remain unaffected according to the source. The bank comes…
Rupee made a comback in the green territory on Thursday as it recovered 51 paise to trade at 91.54 against the US dollar in early trade, after slumping to record low a day earlier. The domestic currency had plunged 56 paise on Wednesday to settle at an all-time low of 92.05 against the dollar, dragged…
Asian stocks inched higher on Thursday, after days of trading in red amid ongoing Middle East tensions. This comes as equities were lifted by a rebound on Wall Street as oil prices paused their recent spike and economic updates painted a more positive picture of the American economy. In South Korea, Kospi hit a pause…
Weeks after Trump’s tariffs were invalidated by the US Supreme Court, the administration has suffered another setback, with a New York federal judge ruling that the companies which paid the now-struck-down duties are entitled to refunds.Judge Richard Eaton of the US Court of International Trade, on Wednesday (local time), announced that “all importers of record”…
CLSA maintains an outperform rating on Reliance Industries, citing improved confidence in its new ventures. HSBC has a reduce rating on Avenue Supermart, noting its pricing advantage is not substantial. Morgan Stanley raises Delhivery’s target price, expecting strong volume growth and margin expansion due to a favorable industry environment. CLSA has an outperform rating on…
