‘Taco’ out, ‘Nacho’ in? Wall Street coins new Donald Trump term before China visit

Wall Street’s menu of market acronyms has officially moved from Tacos to nachos and investors are discovering this new trade comes with a much spicier aftertaste.After months of betting on the “Taco” trade — shorthand for “Trump Always Chickens Out” — traders are now embracing “Nacho”, or “Not A Chance Hormuz Opens”, as fears grow…

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Rupee at 95.6: Currency crashes to record low as US-Iran ceasefire jitters send oil soaring

Rupee extended its losing streak on Tuesday, slipping to a record low of 95.63 against the US dollar in early trade, as it remained under pressure from rising oil prices, intensifying geopolitical tensions and fragile investor sentiment.The decline follows an already weak session on Monday, when rupee fell 82 paise to close at 95.31. Sentiment…

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Why is stock market crashing today? Sensex drops over 800 points – Rs 5 lakh crore investors wealth wiped out – top reasons for all

Crude prices stayed elevated as hopes of a quick resolution to the Middle East conflict weakened, raising fears that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could continue for longer. (AI image) Stock market crash today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50 plunged in trade on Tuesday continuing their downward streak as global crude oil prices continued…

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US, UK sanctions target Iran-linked network accused of plotting attacks and moving funds

The United States and the United Kingdom on Monday announced seperate sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on Iran by targeting individuals, companies and networks accused of facilitating oil sales, financial transactions and “hostile activities”.The US measures focus on disrupting Iran’s oil exports to China and cutting off funding linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps,…

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Oil & gas royalty rejig: What govt big upstream reform means

NEW DELHI: The government announced the rationalisation of royalty rates and methodologies for crude oil, natural gas and casing head condensate (a light hydrocarbon liquid obtained during gas production), in a move aimed at simplifying regulations and boosting India’s upstream energy sector.Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the decision would bring…

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Sensible ask, India Inc on PM Modi’s WFH appeal

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for austerity measures to curb fuel consumption, including reviving work-from-home, companies have begun reviewing the possibility of getting at least some employees to come to office on fewer days.Large conglomerates, including the Tata Group and Reliance Industries, are reassessing workplace policies and exploring greater flexibility for employees…

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No reform complacency, to ensure macro stability: Shaktikanta Das

NEW DELHI: Govt is steadfast in pursuing reforms along with policy certainty, which will ensure that India not only maintains macroeconomic stability but also emerges as a globally competitive economy, principal secretary to PM Shaktikanta Das said Monday, while listing out seven strategies that the corporate sector may adopt to build resilience.Addressing the CII annual…

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