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19.07 / 02:51

COST UPS Lowe's Reuters Manufacturing Gold retreats from 1-1/2-month high even as traders bet on Fed rate pause

Gold prices pulled back on Wednesday from a 1-1/2-month high scaled in the previous session even as investors bet that recent U.S. economic readings make the case for a pause in the Federal Reserve's interest rate-hike stance. * Spot gold was down 0.1% at $1,978.09 per ounce by 0043 GMT, after hitting its highest since May 24 at $1,984.19 on Tuesday.

19.07 / 02:36

SENSEX AGRO Updates open Sensex Today | Share Market Live updates: Indices may open in the green on positive cues; IndusInd Bank in focus

top ten companies to watch out today, L&T Finance Holdings, Bank of Maharashtra, Hatsun Agro Products, Finolex Industries, Can Fin Homes, Century Textiles and Industries, Alok Industries, Mastek, Tata Communications, Tata Coffee will be in focus as they report June quarter earnings on Wednesday.Asian equity markets witnessed an upward trend as stocks followed the rally from the US market, while the New Zealand dollar appreciated due to moderating inflation.Markets in Japan, South Korea, and Australia saw a rise in stocks at the opening of the trading session. However, futures for Hong Kong stocks showed a downward trend, while those for the US remained largely stable.

19.07 / 02:05

Citi Action Mumbai Mumbai sees surge in mosquito-borne diseases in July due to monsoon. Details here

Also read: See How Ticks and Mosquitoes Are Carrying Diseases to More of the U.S. The report also highlighted the prevalence of other monsoon-related diseases in the city.

19.07 / 02:05

UPS Target Booking NIFTY SENSEX Day trading guide for today: Six buy or sell stocks on Wednesday - July 19

Reliance Industries, HCL Technologies, and Asian Paints, continued to contribute to the gains in the Sensex and Nifty index. Sensex had some volatility during the session as profit booking occurred occasionally at higher levels. In the medium to long term, experts are optimistic about the market, although they anticipate some consolidation in the near future due to the market's high valuation.

19.07 / 02:05

Reuters Manufacturing NIFTY Nikkei KOSPI Indian US stocks Gift Nifty, Asian markets gain following rally in US stocks; check out key global cues for Indian stock market

retail sales rose less than expected in June on a fall in building materials and service station receipts. In Asia, according to the Reuters Tankan survey, which measures confidence among large Japanese companies, business sentiment among manufacturers in Japan declined for the first time in six months in July. Also Read: Day trading guide for today: Six buy or sell stocks on Wednesday - July 19 Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 1% and the Topix rose 0.94%.

19.07 / 02:01

UPS Cooper Stealth North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into sea

North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, Yonhap news agency reported Wednesday, hours after an American nuclear-armed submarine made its first South Korean port call in decades. The launch was reported by South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), according to Yonhap, who said they were fired early Wednesday from the Sunan area in Pyongyang, and flew some 550 kilometres (340 miles) before splashing into the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan. The JCS condemned the launches as «acts of significant provocation» and a clear violation of UN Security Council resolutions.

18.07 / 21:23

COMPOSITE DAX Nikkei Bank earnings US stocks Global markets update: US stocks gain on strong bank earnings

retail sales rose less than expected in June on a fall in building materials and service station receipts. A separate report showed production at domestic factories unexpectedly fell in June, but rebounded in the second quarter as motor vehicle output increased. The yield on 10-year treasuries declined three basis points to 3.77%. The US dollar rose to 138.85 Japanese yen from 138.67.

18.07 / 21:07

Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for August delivery rose $1.60 to $75.75 a barrel Tuesday

18.07 / 18:25

Target Man Platform Compilation Adventure Time One Piece chapter 1088: Know the release date, time, what to expect and all other details

The story revolves around Monkey D. Luffy, a young man who acquires the ability to stretch like rubber after consuming a Devil Fruit. Luffy embarks on an exciting adventure in search of the legendary treasure known as the One Piece, with the ultimate goal of becoming the Pirate King. In One Piece chapter 1087, Garp and Kuzan engage in a fierce battle, while SWORD wreaks havoc on the Blackbeard Pirates and the island of Hachinosu. Garp is injured, and it is revealed that his bounty is equivalent to that of an Admiral. Flashbacks show the history between Garp and Kuzan. The chapter ends with Avalo Pizarro targeting Garp's ship, but Garp reassures Koby that justice will prevail.

18.07 / 17:11

Provident Target Cooper SpaceX Cooperation U.S. Pushes Military Cooperation in Space

U.S. attempts to foster closer military integration among allies are extending into space. The U.S.

18.07 / 14:55

COST UPS Target Progressive Remark BOJ's Ueda: Still some distance to hit 2% inflation target

BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday there was still some distance to sustainably and stably achieving the central bank's 2% inflation target. «Based on this understanding, we have patiently continued our ultra-loose monetary policy under yield curve control (YCC),» Ueda told a news conference after attending a G20 finance leaders' meeting in India.

18.07 / 14:47

equities Value retakes the lead as risk appetite revives

Sentiment was buoyed by the relative stability in long bond yields in the second quarter, reflecting well-anchored market expectations for longer-term inflation and interest rates.

18.07 / 14:29

Target Remark BOJ's Ueda: Still some distance to sustainably hit 2% inflation target

(Reuters) — Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday there was still some distance to sustainably and stably achieving the central bank's 2% inflation target.

18.07 / 13:49

UPS FIVE VISA Enterprise index Henley Passport Index 2023: Singapore passport is world’s most powerful, replacing Japan

The updated 2023 Henley Passport Index Tuesday placed Singapore as the world's most powerful passport with visa-free access to 192 travel destinations out of 227 around the world. Three European countries Germany, Italy, and Spain move up one slot with 190 visa-free destinations and shared the second place. Japan has been knocked off the top spot for the first time in five years and slipped to third place as the number of destinations its passport can access without a visa fell to 189.

18.07 / 13:49

UPS FIVE Manufacturing CEO Apple Xiaomi Time India ranks among Apple’s top 5 iPhone markets for the first time: Report

iPhone market in the second quarter. Apple's increased focus on distribution and marketing in India, seen as a critical future market by CEO Tim Cook, has resulted in India surpassing Germany and France in iPhone sales.

18.07 / 11:09

UPS Citi Microsoft JPMorgan Action Morning Coffee: Bank that closed business wants to do it again, more cheaply. No one works at 4pm now

Nomura has a reputation. The bank is forever trying to refute this, but sometimes actions speak larger than words and Nomura's actions tend to have a reinforcing effect. The Japanese bank is known for getting in and out of businesses. Every bank does it, but Nomura possibly more than most, and now it's doing it again.

18.07 / 10:47

Waves Lowe's NIFTY SENSEX Nikkei Gains in IT stocks drive Sensex 205 pts higher to record close; Nifty near 19,750

Sensex zoomed past the 67,000 mark for the first time. Nifty, which ended at 19,749, touched a fresh high at 19,819. By ending 3.7% higher, Infosys was the top gainer in the Nifty50 pack, followed by Asian Paints, HCL Tech and Reliance Industries.

18.07 / 10:43

UPS CEO Platform Morgan Stanley deepens strategic alliance with MUFG

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley will merge some operations at their Japan-based joint ventures, in the first major reorganization since the two entities were formed more than a decade ago.

18.07 / 10:25

Lowe's Reuters Booking NIFTY SENSEX Market wrap: Sensex, Nifty hit record highs on gains led by RIL, Infosys; mid, smallcaps underperform

Nifty extended their winning streak into the fifth consecutive session, settling at their fresh closing peaks on Tuesday (July 18) amid positive global cues while the dollar traded near its one-year low level. “World shares were steady near their recent 15-month highs and the dollar held close to a one-year low on Tuesday as investors paused to take stock of weak economic data from China and waited for US retail sales data and earnings," reported Reuters. The US retail sales and industrial production data is expected later today which could influence the Federal Reserve's monetary policy stance. The US Fed, European Central Bank and Bank of Japan will hold their policy meetings next week.

18.07 / 10:07

UPS Lowe's CEO SoftBank stake Paytm falls nearly 3% after SoftBank sells additional 2% stake

Paytm fell nearly 3% intraday on Tuesday after SoftBank offloaded another 2% in the company over the past one month. The stock was last trading at Rs 843.6 on the NSE, down about 2.1% from previous close. ET reported that the Japanese investment firm has sold an additional 2% stake in One 97 Communications, the parent of Paytm, generating proceeds of $180 million to $200 million.

18.07 / 05:45

COST MET FIVE Fighting Australian This Australian state has refused to host Commonwealth Games, ‘not a difficult decision’, says Premier; here's why

Also read: Japan Accuses Australia of Betrayal in Fight Over Natural-Gas Exports The multi-sport event, featuring 20 sports and 26 disciplines, was planned to be held across five regional hubs in Victoria. However, Andrews' team explored cost-cutting options, including reducing the number of hubs or moving the Games to Melbourne, but found them unfeasible.

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