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US manufacturing: ISM index records yearly low in December; activity contracts for 10th straight month

Manufacturing activity in US was at record bottom December, marking 10th consecutive month of contraction. The Institute of Supply Management (ISM) index slipped to 47.9 from 48.2 in November.The latest figures mark the lowest reading for the year, with production levels falling below November’s numbers. While employment showed a minor uptick of 0.9 percentage points,…

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US stock market: Wall Street opens higher in first full trading week of 2026, tech & energy stocks rise; impacted by Maduro’s capture

US Wall Street opened higher on Monday as tech stocks bounced back and energy shares climbed after the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a military operation over the weekend. The Monday session, marks the opening for the first full week of trading in 2026. US markets opened for the first time in the…

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Venezuela crisis impact: Global oil prices slip after US strikes; demand for safe-haven assets rises

Oil prices dipped on Saturday after the United States launched a surprise military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife on drug trafficking charges, triggering sharp moves across global markets.Crude prices fell as investors bet that the political shift could eventually pave the way for higher oil output from Venezuela, which holds…

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Trump’s fresh tariff threat: Will stopping Russian oil imports ease US pressure on India? Time for a clear call

Russia continued to be the India’s largest crude supplier between April and November 2025. (AI image) US President Donald Trump on Monday warned India of higher tariffs if it doesn’t cooperate with America on the issue of Russian crude oil imports. The warning comes at a time when Indian exports already face heavy trade penalties…

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Rupee declines for 4 days straight: Currency slips 8 paise against US dollar; settles at 90.28

NEW DELHI: Rupee continued to slide against the US dollar on Monday. It ended 8 paise lower at 90.28 (provisional) against the US dollar, pressured by firm American currency and weak equity market sentiment.Renewed geopolitical tensions triggered by the US military action in Venezuela strengthened the dollar across global markets, forex dealers said, overshadowing the…

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49 crypto exchanges register with FIU in FY 2024-25; focus on curbing money laundering, terror funding: Report

49 Crypto Exchanges, majority based in India, registered with financial intelligence unit (FIU) which works under ministry of finance, in fiscal year 2024-2025. Such a move comes as part of the country’s efforts to combat money laundering and prevent terrorist financing risks in the digital currency sector. It comes as a strategic analysis of suspicious…

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Gold price prediction today: What is the gold price outlook this week? Top factors to watch out for

Supports of ₹135,000 and ₹132,000 remain intact with an immediate resistance near ₹138,000. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are broadly positive and investors should look to buy on tips following a staggered strategy, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. He shares his views and recommendations…

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Rupee outlook: Do Venezuela crisis, Trump action signal rough ride for Indian currency? What analysts expect

Rupee might be headed in for a volatile ride this week! The currency has remained under pressure for the past year, weakening by nearly 5%, even hitting a record low of 91.14 against the dollar, before recovering. Over the past two weeks, rupee has declined continuously dragged down by strong year-end demand, slipping below the…

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