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June 23, 2026 10:22 AM

Indian markets open flat amid cautious global cues; Sensex, Nifty trade marginally lower

Indian benchmark equity indices opened on a subdued note on Tuesday, with the Sensex and Nifty trading marginally lower amid cautious global market sentiment. The BSE Sensex opened at 76,953.63, down 140.44 points, or 0.18 per cent, while the NSE Ni...

June 23, 2026 9:29 AM

Asia shares slip as markets reprice Fed expectations, oil gains

Asian stocks mostly eased and oil prices regained strength early on Tuesday after the U.S. waived sanctions on Iran, while traders grappled with rising expectations the Federal Reserve may take more aggressive action to tackle inflation later this ye...

June 22, 2026 6:44 PM

Investors tread rocky road from Starmer exit to next finance minister

Investors and business leaders are again navigating the kind of uncertainty that has dominated British politics since the Brexit vote a decade ago, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on Monday and threw open a leadership contest that ...

June 22, 2026 4:29 PM

Britain’s pound weighed down, Starmer resignation clouds fiscal outlook

Sterling slipped and UK borrowing costs edged up on Monday, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would resign and a new leader to be in place by September, leaving investors with no clarity on how Britain's next leader might run the economy. St...

June 22, 2026 4:09 PM

Nifty tops 24,100, Sensex gains nearly 300 points as easing West Asia tensions lift sentiment

Indian stock markets extended their recovery on Monday, supported by easing tensions in West Asia and a decline in crude oil prices, with both benchmark indices ending in positive territory. The Nifty 50 index closed at 24,102.90, gaining 89.80 poin...

June 22, 2026 1:48 PM

Crude oil prices fall up to 3 pc as US-Iran talks ease supply concerns

Global crude oil prices declined sharply by up to 3 per cent on Monday after talks between the United States and Iran concluded in Switzerland, easing concerns over supply disruptions and raising hopes of increased Iranian oil exports. Internation...

June 22, 2026 1:40 PM

Gold, silver trade higher amid easing crude prices

Gold and silver prices traded higher on Monday amid a decline in crude oil prices and signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (August 5) rose Rs 615 or 0.42 per cent to trade at Rs 1,47,818 per...

June 22, 2026 9:57 AM

Sensex, Nifty trade higher in early deals amid easing West Asia tensions

Domestic equity markets traded higher on Monday, mirroring positive global cues amid easing crude oil prices and geopolitical concerns in West Asia. Sensex surged over 400 points or 0.54 per cent to touch an intraday high of 77,223 in morning trade,...

June 20, 2026 1:02 PM

Northeast now home to global landmarks, says FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the Northeast region has emerged as home to several global landmarks, reflecting its journey towards sustainable and inclusive development. In a post on X, the Finance Minister said 'Ashta Lakshmi...

June 19, 2026 5:19 PM

India must become a global leader in AI, not just a consumer: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani on Friday said artificial intelligence and energy self-sufficiency must become national missions, describing them as critical to India's journey towards becoming a developed nation. Ad...