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Currency Market News: Rupee plunges 84 paise to 85.61 vs US dollar amid Indo-Pak tensions

Rupee fell sharply by 84 paise to close at 85.61 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as escalating geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan triggered risk aversion among investors. Forex traders said the domestic currency came under pressure after Pakistan attempted to target several Indian military sites using drones and missiles—a move thwarted by India's defence systems. The geopolitical stress, coupled with a stronger US dollar and rising crude oil prices, further weighed on sentiment. The rupee opened at 84.61 at the interbank foreign exchange and swung between a...
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S&P 500 closes higher for a fourth day in a row, notches 4% gain for the week

US Stock Market Highlights: The S&P 500 rose 0.74% on Friday (April 25) to close at 5,525.21, extending its weekly gains as investors assessed global trade developments and rotated back into major tech stocks. The Nasdaq Composite outperformed, climbing 1.26% to settle at 17,282.94, buoyed by strength in large-cap tech names.US Stock Market Highlights:  The S&P 500 rose 0.74% on Friday (April 25) to close at 5,525.21, extending its weekly gains as investors assessed global trade developments and rotated back into major tech stocks. The Nasdaq Composite outperformed, climbing 1.26%...
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Dow futures down 60 points; China may exempt some goods from tariffs

US Stock Market Live: They say no bad news is good news. For Wall Street, on certain days, no news is also good news. Futures market are in the green after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained for the third day in a row. The Dow Jones also ended 500 points higher in regular trading on Thursday. The Dow futures are currently trading 40 points higher, while those on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are trading 23 and 90 points higher respectively. Watch this space for all the Live updates.US...
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S&P 500 futures rise after Alphabet earnings beat, three-day of gains

US Stock Market Live: They say no bad news is good news. For Wall Street, on certain days, no news is also good news. Futures market are in the green after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained for the third day in a row. The Dow Jones also ended 500 points higher in regular trading on Thursday. The Dow futures are currently trading 40 points higher, while those on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are trading 23 and 90 points higher respectively. Watch this space for all the Live updates.US...
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Dow futures down 150 points; P&G cuts revenue, earnings outlook

US Stock Market Live: Futures on Wall Street are now in the red, indicating a possible start in the red after two days of gains. Futures tied to the Dow Jones are down 150 points, while those on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are down 15 points and 80 points respectively. Futures had nearly recovered all their losses, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures even turning positive, but turned course yet again. Watch this space for all the Live updates.US Stock Market Live: Futures on Wall Street are now in...
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Dow futures drop 270 points on tariff concerns; Dollar around 100 levels

US Stock Market Live: Futures on Wall Street are now in the red, indicating a possible start in the red after two days of gains. Futures tied to the Dow Jones are down 150 points, while those on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are down 15 points and 80 points respectively. Futures had nearly recovered all their losses, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures even turning positive, but turned course yet again. Watch this space for all the Live updates.US Stock Market Live: Futures on Wall Street are now in...
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Dow futures down 100 points; Renault maintains full-year guidance

US Stock Market Live: Futures on Wall Street are now in the red, indicating a possible start in the red after two days of gains. Futures tied to the Dow Jones are down 150 points, while those on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are down 15 points and 80 points respectively. Futures had nearly recovered all their losses, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures even turning positive, but turned course yet again. Watch this space for all the Live updates.US Stock Market Live: Futures on Wall Street are now in...
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Dow futures down 125 points; Chris Wood says best over for Wall Street

Apr 24, 2025 8:59 AM ISTUS Stock Market Live: Chris Wood Of Jefferies Says 'Best Over For Wall Street'US stocks’ market value has reached its peak and further corrections in equities, Treasury bonds, and the dollar are likely, according to Jefferies’ global head of equity strategy. Investors should consider adding Chinese, Indian and European assets in rebalancing their portfolios, Jefferies’ Christopher Wood said in a phone interview. US stocks’ market capitalization, as a percentage of that of the MSCI All Country World Index, reached its all-time high in late December,...
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Nasdaq futures gain; Trump says tariffs on China over next 2-3 weeks

US Stock Market Live: Benchmark indices on Wall Street gained for the second day in a row on Wednesday, but could not hold on to the initial euphoria of strong gains for two consecutive sessions. Futures this Thursday morning, Indian time, are trading in the red, although the losses are minimal. The Dow futures are currently trading 80 points lower, while those of the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq are trading at the flat line. Watch this space for all the Live updates.US Stock Market Live: Benchmark indices on Wall...
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Dow gains 600 points, Lagarde says tariffs likely more disinflationary than inflationary

US Stock Market Live: US stocks rose on Wednesday as investors hoped US-China trade tensions would ease. Trump stated his intention not to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell and expressed willingness to reduce tariffs on Chinese imports.US Stock Market LIVE: Stocks rose on Wednesday as investors hoped US-China trade tensions would ease.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 534 points, or 1.4%. The S&P 500 climbed 1.8%, and the Nasdaq Composite rallied 2.7%.Trump said he’s willing to take a less confrontational approach to trade talks with China, noting that the current...
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