RBI

India’s Growth Anchored by Consumption and Investment Despite Global Risks: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India’s latest monthly bulletin highlights growing concerns over a weakening global economy, driven by escalating trade and tariff tensions and accompanying financial market volatility. While these global developments could dampen India’s growth through reduced external demand, the RBI notes that the country’s domestic growth engines—consumption and investment—remain relatively insulated from external…

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stock market

Tech Titans vs. Fed Uncertainty: Navigating the U.S. Stock Market in the AI Era

The U.S. stock market is currently navigating a delicate balance between the explosive growth of the AI sector and the lingering uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve policy. This dynamic interplay is shaping market trends and investor sentiment in profound ways. Tech Rally: The AI-Driven Surge The tech sector has been the undisputed star of the market,…

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Oil

Oil Stocks Tumble as Crude Hits 4-Year Low: What It Means for ONGC & Oil India

Shares of state-run oil producers ONGC and Oil India nosedived on Monday, April 7, as global crude prices slumped to their lowest levels in four years. The sell-off was driven by Saudi Arabia’s aggressive pricing tactics and escalating trade tensions sparked by Donald Trump’s tariff actions. Brent crude dropped nearly 4% to $63.21 per barrel—its…

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FPIs

Foreign Investment Jitters: FPIs Exit ₹10,355 Crore from Indian Equities Amid US Tariff Shock

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have withdrawn ₹10,355 crore from Indian equity markets during the first four trading days of April (April 1–4), reacting to newly imposed U.S. tariffs affecting several countries, including India. This sharp outflow follows a brief period of optimism when FPIs injected ₹30,927 crore into Indian equities over six sessions between March…

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Tariff

Currency Turmoil: Euro and Yen Soar While Dollar Falters Amid Tariff Fallout

U.S. Customs agents began collecting a new 10% tariff on imports from numerous countries starting Saturday, marking a dramatic shift in American trade policy under President Donald Trump. These baseline tariffs took effect at ports, airports, and customs warehouses at 12:01 a.m. ET, representing a full departure from the post-World War II model of mutually…

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Tariffs

Powell Warns of Prolonged Inflation Amid Larger-Than-Expected Tariffs

Fed Chair Powell Warns: Tariffs May Hit Harder Than Expected, Inflation Could PersistFinancial markets have been expecting significant interest rate cuts this year to counter an economic slowdown. However, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s latest remarks suggest the Fed is in no hurry to make such moves. Speaking at a conference for business journalists, Powell…

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