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India reviews US Section 301 investigations on partners; decision to follow detailed assessment: Report
India is examining the United States’ move to initiate Section 301 investigations against a group of 16 trading partners and will take an appropriate position after analysing the legal and economic aspects, PTI reported citing an official on Friday.On March 11, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced probes into countries including…
Energy shock jolts Asian equities as AI-led rally leaves South Korea most exposed
Asian equity markets are facing heightened volatility after geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered sharp swings in oil prices and global risk sentiment, exposing uneven vulnerabilities across the region, according to a report by Moody’s Analytics.The report said the conflict sent “shock waves through global financial markets”, with Brent crude briefly surging to around…
Is India-US trade deal on hold? Centre issues clarification
NEW DELHI: India on Friday denied reports that it was holding off bilateral engagement or delaying a trade deal with the United States, saying discussions between the two countries are continuing for a “mutually beneficial agreement.” “We have noted a media report regarding ongoing trade talks with the US. It is denied that there is…
Middle East war risk: Iran threat to target US tech infrastructure in Gulf raises fears of global digital disruption
Escalating tensions in West Asia are casting a shadow over global technology networks, with experts warning that threats by Iranian forces to target US-linked digital infrastructure in the Gulf could expose billions of dollars of investments to conflict-related risks.On Wednesday, Iranian forces warned they could strike facilities linked to major technology companies including Google, Microsoft,…
FM Sitharaman says Rs 1 lakh crore stabilisation fund will help govt face global headwinds
The Centre is setting up a Rs 1 lakh crore Economic Stabilisation Fund to strengthen its ability to manage external disruptions and maintain fiscal stability, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday.Intervening in the Lok Sabha during the debate on the second batch of supplementary demands for grants, she said the proposed fund is designed…
Crude Oil: Crude above $100: How countries are racing to streamline oil supplies as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens
As tensions in the Middle East continue to boil, the ripple effects are being felt across global oil markets. Disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital oil transit routes, have thrown supply chains into uncertainty, prompting governments and refiners worldwide to rush in search of alternatives. The International Energy Agency…
Gold price prediction amid US-Iran war: What’s the gold rate outlook for March 13, 2026? Resistance seen near Rs 1,60,300
Gold is trading near the lower Bollinger band after an extended decline, indicating strong downside momentum. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are seeing intraday weakness and a sell on rise strategy makes sense, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.Gold April futures on MCX are trading near…
Stock market today (March 13, 2026): Nifty50 opens below 23,500; BSE Sensex down around 600 points on oil prices, US-Iran war
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Continuing the down trend, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened in red on Friday as oil prices climbed and the Strait of Hormuz closure halted important global trade. While Nifty50 went below 23,500, BSE Sensex was down over 580 points. At 9:17 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 23,461.40,…
Oil price today: Crude crosses $100 per barrel again amid Middle East tensions
The Middle East crisis impact has continued to spill across global oil supply chains, once again pushing crude prices beyond the $100 mark. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose slightly after moving past $100 a barrel on Thursday (local time), gaining 0.20% to trade at $100.66 by 0020 GMT. Meanwhile, US benchmark West Texas…