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Donald Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump said his country could benefit economically from rising oil prices but added that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains his overriding priority. He called Iran an “evil empire” and warned that its nuclear ambitions could threaten the stability of the Middle East and beyond.“The United States…

After the Supreme Court dealt a major blow to US President Donald Trump by striking on his strong tariff tool, the administration has launched fresh investigations into what it calls “unfair trade policies” by 16 key trading partners, including major economies like India, China and Japan.The move comes just a month after Trump revised his…

Gold prices moved lower across major Indian cities on Thursday as retail bullion rates declined following mild profit-booking after recent gains. Sentiment in the physical market remained cautious as traders tracked movements in domestic futures and global cues. Here is how gold prices stand across major Indian cities today: Gold price in Delhi today Gold…

US financial and technology companies are stepping up security and limiting office activity in parts of the Middle East, a day after Iran warned it could target economic centres linked to the United States during the ongoing regional conflict.Citi Bank asked employees to immediately leave its regional headquarters in the Dubai International Financial Centre, according…

NEW DELHI: Fears of LPG shortage have begun spreading across the country as the escalating conflict in Middle East disrupts global energy supply chains. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian retaliation against US–Israel strikes has triggered panic buying, long queues at LPG agencies and petrol pumps, and forced restaurants and small businesses…

Data from the US Energy Information Administration shows that the US had 132 operational petroleum refineries as of January 2024. (AI image) Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) has partnered with America First Refining (AFR) to develop the first large oil refinery project in the United States in nearly fifty years, with President Donald Trump describing…

As the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran enters its 13th day, escalating attacks have begun disrupting global commodity markets beyond oil and gas. Explosions and sirens across the region reflect a widening conflict that has rattled energy routes and trade flows.Since the war began on February 28 with joint US-Israeli strikes on…

On the weekly chart, MCX Gold is showing a sideways-to-bullish bias after retreating from its recent high. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction: Gold prices are seeing a sideways-to-bullish bias and may rally to Rs 1.7 lakh mark while silver is likely headed to Rs 3 lakh, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex &…

China on Thursday ordered its refiners to immediately halt exports of refined fuel for March in a bid to manage potential domestic shortages triggered by the escalating Middle East conflict, Reuters reported citing sources.The directive was issued by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and covers shipments of gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel, four…

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: INOX India, and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise are buy calls from Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research of Nuvama Professional Clients Group. The analyst recommends selling TVS Motor Company. Below is his views on on Nifty, Bank Nifty and each of the three…