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September 9, 2026 9:59 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid escalating crude oil prices, Middle East tensions

Domestic equity benchmarks opened lower on Wednesday, down about 0.5 per cent each with information technology stocks leading losses as investors remained cautious amid higher crude oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East. Nifty 50 op...

September 9, 2026 8:36 AM

US to ban Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports as trade war sizzles

The United States banned a broad swath of Canadian alcoholic beverages, motorcycles and dairy products from import on Tuesday, sharply escalating an already acrimonious trade spat. The import bans, which go into effect on September 29 and were publi...

September 9, 2026 8:24 AM

Oil heads for $100, Asia stocks subdued as Middle East tensions escalate

Brent crude rallied towards $100 per barrel on Wednesday, keeping the mood in Asian stock markets subdued, as attacks intensified in the Middle East, stoking inflation worries ahead of the release of closely watched U.S. consumer price data. The yen...

September 8, 2026 11:29 PM

India steps up deep-sea mining push to secure critical minerals and strengthen Blue Economy

India is stepping up efforts to develop deep-sea mining capabilities as part of its strategy to secure critical mineral supplies and strengthen its position in the emerging Blue Economy. The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the National Institu...

September 8, 2026 4:24 PM

Sensex, Nifty extend losses as rising oil prices weigh on markets

Benchmark equity indices declined for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, ending at their lowest levels since mid-June, as rising oil prices amid persistent geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment. The 30-share Sensex fell 555.23...

September 8, 2026 2:47 PM

UK to sanction Israeli West Bank settlements in support for two-state solution

Britain will announce a trade ban on goods made in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank later on Tuesday, a senior minister said, framed as a step up in UK support for a two-state solution. The U.S. is likely to strongly oppose Britain's in...

September 8, 2026 10:00 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower as crude oil prices rise; IT and auto stocks drag

Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Tuesday weighed by elevated crude prices with selling in IT and auto shares amid concerns over a possible US Federal Reserve rate hike this month. Nifty 50 opened 36.05 points or 0.15 per cent lower at 23,743...

September 8, 2026 9:06 AM

Trump says Canada’s Bombardier must build jets in US or lose market access

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Canadian private jet maker Bombardier would no longer be allowed to sell its planes in the United States unless it started manufacturing in the country. "NO MORE SELLING BOMBARDIER IN THE UNITED STATES...

September 8, 2026 8:26 AM

Asia stocks waver as yen surges, Iran warns of retaliation

The yen surged on Tuesday, while Asian markets struggled for direction as a mixed batch of regional economic data and fresh Iranian threats in the Persian Gulf drove oil prices and bond yields higher. Japan's Nikkei 225 fluctuated between gains and ...

September 7, 2026 4:28 PM

Sensex, Nifty Under Pressure as IT, Metal and PSU Bank Shares Fall

Indian benchmark equity indices ended lower on Monday, weighed down by sharp declines in IT, metal, PSU bank and media stocks amid escalating geopolitical tensions, volatility in oil prices and growing concerns over monetary tightening. The Sensex f...

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