#GlobalEconomy
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Gold Prices Soar 7%, Silver Jumps ₹17,000/kg as Import Duty Raised to 15%
Highlights The Indian bullion market witnessed an unprecedented surge this week as the central government announced a significant hike in the import duty for precious metals. Effective May 13, 2026, the total import duty on gold and silver has been raised to 15%, a steep jump from the previous 6% rate. This policy shift, which…
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OPEC Oil Output Hits April Low Amid Hormuz Export Disruption: Reuters Survey
Highlights The global energy market is grappling with a significant supply shock as the latest Reuters survey reveals that OPEC oil output hit a multi-decade low in April 2026. This decline is not merely a result of strategic policy decisions but is largely driven by severe logistical bottlenecks in the Middle East. The Strait of…
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Japan Stock Market Rockets: Nikkei 225 Shatters the 62,000 Ceiling
Highlights The Japan stock market witnessed a historic day of trading on May 7, 2026, as the benchmark Nikkei 225 index vaulted past the psychological barrier of 62,000 for the first time in history. Returning from a multi-day holiday break, Tokyo investors unleashed a wave of buying power that propelled the index to a finish…
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Govt Clears ECLGS 5.0 to Boost MSMEs and Airlines Amid Global Economic Strain
Highlights India has taken another significant step to shield its economy from global uncertainties by approving ECLGS 5.0, the latest version of the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme. At a time when global markets are facing volatility due to inflationary pressures, geopolitical tensions, and slowing demand, this move is aimed at strengthening two crucial pillars…
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The Russian Superyacht Nord: A $500 Million Breach of the Hormuz Blockade
In a world where geopolitical tension often dictates the flow of global trade, a single vessel has recently captured the attention of maritime monitors and international diplomats alike. Amidst a high-stakes standoff between the United States and Iran, the Russian superyacht Nord a 142-meter marvel of luxury and engineering successfully transited the blockaded Strait of…
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Sun Pharma to Acquire US Drugmaker Organon for $11.75 Billion India’s Largest Pharma Deal Ever
On April 26, 2026, the global pharmaceutical landscape witnessed a seismic shift. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., India’s largest drugmaker, announced a definitive agreement to acquire US-listed Organon & Co. in an all-cash transaction valued at an enterprise value of $11.75 billion. This Sun Pharma acquisition isn’t just a corporate merger; it is the largest outbound…
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Tata Power vs Adani Power: As heatwave boosts demand, which stock will outperform?
As of April 22, 2026, India is grappling with a relentless heatwave that has pushed the national power grid to its absolute limits. Temperatures across the Indo-Gangetic plain have consistently hovered 4–6°C above seasonal norms, triggering a massive spike in cooling requirements. For investors, this climatic shift isn’t just a weather report it is a…
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HCLTech Share Price Fall: Analyzing the Q4 Miss and Subdued FY27 Outlook
The Indian IT sector, once considered the invincible engine of the nation’s stock market, is facing a period of intense recalibration. On April 22, 2026, HCLTech share price fall became the primary talking point on Dalal Street and across global brokerage desks. After reporting its fourth-quarter (Q4) results for the fiscal year 2025-26, the Noida-headquartered…
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Banking Stocks Rally: HDFC, SBI, and Yes Bank Lead Gains as Nifty Bank Eyes Key Resistance
The Indian financial markets witnessed a decisive surge today, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as the banking sector spearheaded a broad-based market recovery. Driven by a flurry of robust Q4 FY26 earnings and a renewed “risk-on” sentiment, the Banking Stocks Rally has pushed the Nifty Bank index toward a critical psychological milestone. The rally is not…
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U.S. to Refund $166B to Businesses After Supreme Court Ruling
In a move that has stunned financial markets and corporate boardrooms alike, a landmark Supreme Court decision has mandated that the U.S. federal government must refund an estimated $166 billion to domestic businesses. This staggering sum represents tariffs and regulatory fees collected under previous trade enforcement actions that the Court has now deemed unconstitutional or…