US 30-year mortgage rates climbs to 6.46%, highest in nearly 7 months; homebuyers face fresh cost pressure
The average long-term US mortgage rate has climbed for the fifth consecutive week, reaching its highest level in nearly seven months and adding to affordability challenges for homebuyers during the cr ...
Govt imposes import curbs on gold, silver jewellery to check misuse of FTAs
The government on Wednesday announced curbs on imports of gold, platinum and silver jewellery with immediate effect, a move aimed at checking misuse of free trade agreements (FTAs). These restrictions ...
US consumer confidence edges up despite $4 gas prices; inflation worries rise amid Iran war
US consumer confidence rose marginally in March even as fuel prices surged due to the Iran war, highlighting resilience in spending but growing concerns around inflation and economic outlook, accordin ...
‘Profound implications’: Oil at $40 or $150? BlackRock’s Larry Fink explains two scenarios amid US-Iran war
The ongoing Iran war, now nearing four weeks with no clear resolution, is already pushing oil prices above $100 per barrel, with visible impact on fuel and household costs. Against this backdrop, Larr ...
Market recap: Rs 1.75 lakh crore wiped off 7 of top-10 firms; Reliance leads losses
The holiday-shortened trading week took a toll on the country's top companies, with seven of the ten most valued firms collectively losing Rs 1.75 lakh crore in market capitalisation. Reliance Industr ...
CBIC holds outreach on import duty deferment scheme for manufacturers
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on Friday conducted a hybrid outreach programme in the national capital to familiarise stakeholders with the Duty Deferment Scheme for Eligible M ...