India’s merchandise
trade deficit narrowed to $20.67 billion in March,
government data showed on Wednesday, amid risks the Iran war
could impede exports to Gulf countries while raising the cost of
energy and other imports.
Economists had expected the trade deficit to be $32.75
billion in March,
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An employee works at a petrol pump station in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on April 8, 2026. —Nasir Kachroo—NurPhoto/Getty Images
The International Monetary Fund has warned that the world may be headed for a global recession if energy and supply disruptions due to the U.S.
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As global markets experience a boost in sentiment following a U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement, with significant gains observed across major indexes like the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500, investor enthusiasm is particularly high for technology stocks linked to artificial intelligence and semiconductors. In this favorable environment, identifying high-growth tech stocks involves looking for companies that can capitalize on increased compute demand and infrastructure spending while navigating broader economic uncertainties.
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Among silver ETFs, Axis Mutual Fund’s silver ETF rose 5.54%, while ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund and Kotak Mutual Fund silver ETFs gained 5.43% and 5.66%, respectively. Other funds including Mirae Asset, Motilal Oswal, HDFC and Nippon India silver ETFs also traded higher.
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It’s a good thing Social Security benefits are eligible for an annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. Without COLAs, seniors on Social Security would pretty much be guaranteed to lose out on buying power over time due to inflation.
In 2026, Social Security benefits got a 2.8% COLA. And many seniors are no doubt hoping for a more generous raise in 2027.
If you earned less than your spouse over the course of your career, your own Social Security check may be smaller than what your household is actually entitled to.
Spousal benefits are meant to help close that gap by increasing the lower earner’s payment based on the higher earner’s record. For couples with uneven earnings histories,
After three years of explosive gains, the S&P 500 had a tumultuous start to 2026, and that’s as a variety of elements upset the positive momentum. Concerns brewed about the pace of spending on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure — and if the revenue opportunity really would make it all worthwhile. Investors also worried about the valuations of AI stocks,
SBI Mutual Fund announced the launch of two Constant Maturity Index Funds in the financial services segment – SBI CRISIL‑IBX Financial Services 3–6 Months Debt Index Fund and SBI CRISIL‑IBX Financial Services 9–12 Months Debt Index Fund
The new fund offer or NFO of these two passive funds is open for subscription and will close on April 20.
Warren Buffett has become arguably the greatest investor of our time by holding onto great companies that can withstand volatile markets. Now that he’s stepped down from leading Berkshire Hathaway, he’ll become even more of a legend. But the great company he built up persists in the capable hands of Greg Abel,
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By Kanishka Singh and Jasper Ward
WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) – Prosecutors from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office made a surprise visit on Tuesday to the Federal Reserve’s headquarters renovation project, as the Trump administration continues its pressure campaign against the central bank.
The unscheduled visit was confirmed by a spokesperson for Pirro’s office and was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.
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