Asian markets slip: Tariff talks cloud investor sentiment; US-China talks cast shadow

AI-generated representative image Asian markets broadly declined on Tuesday, as initial optimism surrounding newly proposed trade agreements with Japan and the European Union by US President Donald Trump began to fade. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped nearly 0.7 per cent to 40,725.23, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 edged down 0.3 per cent to 8,670.50. South Korea’s Kospi…

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Gold rate today: Gold falls Rs 500 to Rs 98,020/10g in Delhi; silver slips Rs 1,000 amid easing tariff fears

Gold prices declined by Rs 500 to Rs 98,020 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, marking the fourth straight day of losses, as investor demand weakened after a trade deal between the US and the European Union reduced safe-haven interest. The data was released by the All India Sarafa Association.On Saturday, gold…

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TCS layoffs: What will Tata Consultancy Services do for 12,000 employees it will let go this year? What the IT giant said

TCS layoffs: The move to cut its staff strength also comes at a time when TCS is facing resistance for its changed bench policy. (AI image) TCS layoffs: India’s largest IT services exporter, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), on Sunday announced that it plans to lay off 2% of its workforce over the year. This decision…

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Air India plane crash: Flight fear deepens! Anxiety soars among frequent flyers, say psychiatrists

The Air India crash on June 12 in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people, has left many air travellers shaken. As investigations continue into whether the accident was caused by pilot error or a mechanical failure in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the psychological impact is already visible.According to mental health experts, fear of flying has risen…

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India-US trade deal: Piyush Goyal shares important update; says negotiations ‘making fast progress’

File photo: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal (Picture credit: PTI) Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that discussions with the United States on the proposed bilateral trade agreement are progressing swiftly.Addressing the media, Goyal said that negotiations with Washington are “making fast progress”, as per news agency PTI. India-U.S. Trade Deal:…

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Etihad Airways fleet expansion: First Airbus A321LR to enter service Aug 1 on Abu Dhabi-Phuket route; Narrowbody jet features First Suites, wider reach

Etihad Airways on Friday announced the delivery of its first Airbus A321LR aircraft from a total order of 30 jets, marking a significant step in the airline’s expansion strategy. The aircraft will enter commercial service on August 1, 2025, with its inaugural route connecting Abu Dhabi to Phuket.Following its debut, the A321LR will gradually be…

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8th Pay Commission: What is the fitment factor; how it may impact salary hike of central government employees

8th Pay Commission news: As the central government has begun consultations with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Personnel and Training, and state governments, as part of the process to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) to revise pay structures for nearly 50 lakh central government employees…

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Tesla slumps, Alphabet jumps: Google’s parent company stock gains 3% on AI spend, Tesla drops 9% after Q2 result

Tesla and Alphabet stocks delivered sharply contrasting movements on Thursday, sending their shares in opposite directions and exposing choppy undercurrents beneath Wall Street’s calm surface.Alphabet rallied 3.1% after it beat quarterly profit estimates and announced a $10 billion increase in AI chip and infrastructure investment this year, taking its total to $85 billion. The move…

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