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April 4, 2026 2:28 PM

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Global crude oil prices surged

Global crude oil prices surged as traders grew concerned about prolonged disruptions to supply. The move came after US President Donald Trump said the United States would continue its attacks on Iran in the coming weeks. On Thursday, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures soared 11.4 per cent, ...

April 4, 2026 1:45 PM

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Benchmark domestic equity indices extended losing streak for 6th straight week

Benchmark domestic equity indices extended their losing streak for a sixth straight week. The decline was driven by persistent geopolitical tensions, elevated crude oil prices, sustained foreign fund outflows, and sharp currency fluctuations, which weighed on investor sentiment. During the week, the...

April 4, 2026 11:00 AM

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Gold prices in India remain under pressure despite escalating West Asia tensions

Gold prices in India remained under pressure despite escalating West Asia tensions, trading nearly 17 per cent below their record high. Domestic gold prices closed 31,000 down at 1,49,650 rupees per 10 grams than its peak, even as global prices ended the week higher. A stronger US dollar, rising cru...

April 3, 2026 2:07 PM

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Indian stock markets remain closed on account of Good Friday

Indian stock markets remained closed today on account of Good Friday. Trading in equities, equity derivatives, securities lending and borrowing, currency and commodity derivatives segment remained shut for the day on both the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange.  Yesterday, benchma...

April 2, 2026 6:01 PM

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Global crude oil prices climb nearly 7% today

Global crude oil prices climbed nearly 7% today after President Donald Trump said the US would continue attacks on Iran, stoking fears of prolonged disruptions to oil supply. Brent crude was trading 7.9% up at 109 US dollars and 15 cents per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude was trading 9....

April 2, 2026 5:44 PM

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Most Asian stock indices end in negative territory today

Most Asian stock indices ended in negative territory today. South Korea’s Kospi plunged 4.5%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index lost 2.4%, China's Shanghai Composite index fell over 0.7%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index dropped 0.7%, and Singapore’s Straits Times index ended nearly 0.6% down. Major European indi...

April 2, 2026 5:36 PM

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Benchmark domestic equity indices rise around 0.2% today

Benchmark domestic equity indices rose around 0.2% today. The Sensex advanced 185 points to close at 73 thousand and 320, while Nifty added 34 points to settle at 22 thousand and 713. However, in the broader market on the National Stock Exchange, the Mid-cap 100 fell nearly 0.3%, while the Small-cap...