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February 5, 2026 3:37 PM

Explainer: Why is UN warning of ‘imminent financial collapse’?

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is sounding the alarm on U.N. finances, warning that the world body is at risk of "imminent financial collapse" due to unpaid fees and a budget rule that forces it to return unspent funds. Guterres has repeate...

February 5, 2026 10:39 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower over weakness in metal stocks

The Indian equity markets posted moderate losses in early trade on Thursday, tracking poor global cues and weakness in metal stocks. As of 9.23 am, Sensex lost 254 points, or 0.30 per cent, to reach 83,563, and Nifty eased 85 points, or 0.33 per cen...

February 5, 2026 10:13 AM

Asia shares slump as global tech selloff spooks investors, silver tumbles again

Asian stocks slumped on Thursday as concerns about the exploding costs of AI investment encouraged a rotation out of tech, while a renewed slide in silver squeezed leveraged positions that were already under water. Google parent Alphabet reported so...

February 4, 2026 12:31 PM

India services PMI rises to 58.5 in January: HSBC

India’s services sector activity strengthened in January, with the Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to a two-month high of 58.5, while the Composite PMI increased to 58.4, according to data released by HSBC. The seasonally adjust...

February 4, 2026 10:08 AM

Sensex, Nifty open in red as global volatility returns

Domestic equity benchmarks opened lower on Wednesday as weak global cues and rising geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 opened at 25,675.05, down 52.50 points or 0.20 per cent, while the BSE Sensex slipped 487.07 points...

February 4, 2026 10:29 AM

Asia shares wobble, oil prices climb and gold makes a comeback

Asian stocks were on shaky ground on Wednesday, following steep losses in U.S. and European equities on fears that advancements in artificial intelligence could supplant traditional software. Oil prices climbed after the U.S. shot down an Iranian dr...

February 4, 2026 10:29 AM

US hails India trade deal, $500 billion investment pledge

The White House hailed a new trade agreement with India, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi has committed to ending purchases of Russian oil, buying energy from the United States, and investing $500 billion across key American sectors. White House ...

February 3, 2026 6:55 PM

World Government Summit: IMF’s Georgieva says global economy resilient

The World Government Summit 2026 has opened in Dubai under the theme Shaping Future Governments, bringing together global leaders, policymakers and business executives to examine how innovation, sustainability and technology are reshaping public poli...

February 3, 2026 4:01 PM

Over 26 lakh households get rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar; ₹14,771 crore aid released

More than 26 lakh households across India have so far benefited from the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY), the government said on Tuesday, with rooftop solar installations rapidly expanding under the flagship renewable energy initiative. ...

February 3, 2026 10:13 AM

India-US trade deal lifts markets: Nifty up 1,219, Sensex surges 3,656 at opening bell

Indian equity benchmarks opened with a historic rally on Tuesday, surging sharply in early trade as investor sentiment improved after the announcement of a key India–US trade deal and supportive global cues. The Nifty 50 opened at 26,308.05, jumpi...

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