Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade on Thursday, snapping a three-day rally, as weak global market trends weighed on investor sentiment. Losses in heavyweights like InterGlobe Aviation, Axis Bank and L&T dragged indices lower despite gains in select IT and FMCG stocks
05 February,2026 11:34 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
The rupee strengthened by 37 paise to trade at 91.56 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, supported by a sharp fall in crude oil prices a day after the Union Budget 2026-27 was presented. Forex traders said the Budget reassured markets on fiscal discipline, though the government’s high borrowing plan of Rs 17.2 lakh crore may weigh
02 February,2026 11:09 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Asian markets fell sharply on Friday as renewed concerns over heavy investments in artificial intelligence dented tech sentiment, with Microsoft’s surge in AI spending reviving fears of stretched valuations. Precious metals retreated from record highs, while oil prices eased on hopes of de-escalating US-Iran tensions
30 January,2026 12:01 PM IST | Hong Kong | AFP
Gold prices surged to a fresh record near USD 5,600 on Thursday as investors flocked to safe-haven assets after former US President Donald Trump threatened military action against Iran over its nuclear programme. Rising geopolitical tensions also pushed oil prices higher, while a softer US dollar added momentum to precious metals
29 January,2026 05:25 PM IST | Hong Kong | AFPADVERTISEMENT
