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April 6, 2026 7:09 PM

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Most Asian stock indices display positive trend today

Most Asian stock indices displayed a positive trend today. South Korea’s Kospi rose nearly 1.4%, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index gained over 0.5%, and Singapore’s Straits Times index added 0.5%. Meanwhile, other markets in the region, including China and Hong Kong, and also in Europe, were closed for a Hol...

April 6, 2026 9:50 AM

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Oil prices rise over 2 per cent as West Asia conflict disrupts global supply

Oil prices opened higher today after the Easter holiday as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continued to disrupt global oil supply. Brent crude futures climbed 2.2 percent to 111.43 US dollars per barrel, while US crude climbed 2.7 percent to 114.57 US dollars per barrel by 2215 GMT (Greenwich Me...

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...