Stephen Miran, a Federal Reserve governor whose term ‍ends at the end ​of January, said Thursday that he is looking ⁠for 150 basis points of interest-rate cuts this year to boost the U.S. labor market.Read More

The US trade deficit made a sharp and unexpected pullback in October, reaching its lowest level since 2009 as goods imports dropped while President Donald Trump’s tariffs took hold, government data showed Thursday.Read More

Reliance Industries’ board will convene on January 16 to review its third-quarter financial results. An analyst meeting will follow to discuss earnings for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2025. The company’s stock has seen recent declines. Investors await the upcoming financial disclosures.Read More

Global defense stocks climbed on Thursday after ⁠President Donald Trump called for a substantial increase in the U.S. military budget, fueling a fresh rally amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.Read More

The Reserve Bank of India actively intervened to bolster the rupee on Thursday, yet it ultimately closed weaker. Despite initial strength following the central bank’s presence, the currency succumbed to later moderation and foreign portfolio investor outflows. Traders anticipate continued volatility, with US non-farm payroll data eyed for Friday.Read More

Nifty 50 companies are projected to see single-digit year-on-year growth in revenue and net profit for the December quarter. Analysts anticipate a recovery driven by policy support and domestic demand, with operating margins expected to remain above 20% for the 13th consecutive quarter.Read More

Indian exporter shares fell sharply. Donald Trump’s support for a bill proposing 500% tariffs on Indian imports caused panic. This could significantly increase existing tariffs. Textile, apparel, seafood, and drug makers saw their shares drop. Experts advise caution and focusing on domestic companies. Clarity on the tariffs is awaited.Read More

Sebi formed a Working Group to craft five- and ten-year technology roadmaps for market infrastructure institutions, focusing on AI, cloud, and emerging technologies. It also revamped stock broker regulations, easing cross-regulatory activities and replacing three-decade-old norms.Read More

Nifty extended losses for a fourth session, slipping below 26,000 and key averages, signalling bearish momentum. Analysts warn of further downside amid rising volatility, but recommend IFB Agro and India Cements as technical buys with defined targets and stop-loss levels.Read More

Shell expects a loss in its chemicals and products ⁠business in the fourth quarter due in part to “significantly lower” oil trading results, the energy giant said in a trading update on Thursday, prompting questions over whether it will maintain the pace of its share buyback programme.Read More