Business

Asian stocks today: Markets mostly gain after Wall Street’s strong rally; HSI adds 1%, Nikkei jumps 300 points

Photo of author
Asian markets rose, mirroring Wall Street’s record highs driven by AI tech stocks. Investors are now focused on US economic data this week, which could ...

Lower demand for electric cars dents GM’s sales

Photo of author
General Motors reported a dip in fourth-quarter US auto sales Monday, reflecting a sharp decline in electric vehicle transactions amid a broader slowing car market. ...

From tinker tool to daily assistant: AI’s quiet rise

Photo of author
Artificial intelligence is quietly integrating into daily life, handling repetitive tasks and acting as personal assistants. Users leverage AI for memory logging, information filtering, and ...

Crude may soften to $50 per barrel by June: Report

Photo of author
Crude oil prices are projected to soften significantly by June 2026, potentially reaching $50 per barrel, according to SBI Research. This anticipated price drop, driven ...

Sensex retreats, rupee slides on fresh tariff threat

Photo of author
Indian markets dipped on Monday as concerns over US tariff comments weighed on investor sentiment. The rupee also weakened against the dollar. Meanwhile, Asian markets ...

Track asset quality closely, RBI tells NBFC chiefs again

Photo of author
No valid response from Gemini.

PE firm buys over 35% of iD Fresh Food

Photo of author
No valid response from Gemini.

Copper climbs to $13,000/ton after strike at mine in Chile

Photo of author
Copper prices surged past $13,000 a ton for the first time, driven by supply disruptions including mine outages in Chile, Indonesia, and the Democratic Republic ...

Credit growth outpaces deposits for large banks

Photo of author
Indian banks are experiencing credit growth outpacing deposit mobilization, with advances rising faster than liabilities. Lenders are also seeing a shift in their deposit mix ...