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Indian stock market is expected to open lower on Thursday tracking weak global cues amid strength in US dollar and surging crude oil prices. Asian markets were mixed, while US stock market ended in the red as stronger economic data raised concerns that interest rates will remain elevated for longer. The domestic benchmark equity indices ended higher on Wednesday, their fourth consecutive session of gains.

yen to a 10-month trough on Thursday and kept the euro and sterling pinned near three-month lows, as investors placed their faith in a still-resilient U.S. economy even amid a dour global growth outlook. The greenback scaled a fresh top of 147.865 yen in early Asia trade, its highest since last November. Against a basket of currencies, the dollar was last 0.05% higher at 104.91, holding on to some of its gains from the previous session after scaling a six-month peak on news that the U.S.

Gold lingered near a one-week low on Thursday following five consecutive sessions of declines, while the dollar sat atop mid-March highs after data showed the U.S. services sector unexpectedly gained steam in August.FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was up 0.1% to $1,917.99 per ounce by 0120 GMT, its lowest level since Aug.

settle at $90.04 a barrel on Tuesday, closing above the $90 mark for the first time since November 16, 2022. US WTI futures had gained $1.14, or 1.3 per cent, to settle at $86.69 a barrel, also a 10-month high. Investors had expected Saudi Arabia and Russia to extend voluntary cuts into October, but the three-month extension was unexpected.

By Jamie McGeever

(Reuters) — American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) raised its annual revenue forecast on Wednesday, betting on steady demand for its wide-legged pants, tops and accessories despite still-high inflation.

The U.K. is set to re-enter the European Union’s flagship scientific research program, according to two people familiar with discussions, the biggest step by the U.K. to tighten ties with the bloc since Brexit.

immunization drives, the disease persists among children in central India. Researchers conducted the study in 2018-2020 in Maharashtra and Telangana to estimate Japanese encephalitis vaccination effectiveness among children in the age group of 1-15 years. The government uses Chinese-made live-attenuated SA 14-14-2 vaccines.

RBI) headache is the weakening of the rupee. On Wednesday, it closed at a new record low of 83.14 against the dollar, extending Tuesday’s fall to 83.04.

EU climate monitor said on Wednesday. Heatwaves, droughts and wildfires struck Asia, Africa, Europe and North America over the last three months, with dramatic impact on economies, ecosystems and human health. The average global temperature in June, July and August was 16.77 degrees Celsius (62.19 degrees Fahrenheit), surpassing the previous 2019 record of 16.48C by a wide margin, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said in a report. «The three months that we've just had are the warmest in approximately 120,000 years, so effectively human history,» C3S deputy director Samantha Burgess told AFP. Last month was the hottest August on record and warmer than all other months except July 2023. «Climate breakdown has begun,» said UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, echoing famous testimony before the US Congress 35 years ago, in which government scientist James Hansen declared that global warming had begun. «Our climate is imploding faster than we can cope,» Guterres added. Also on Wednesday, the World Meteorological Organization warned that more frequent and intense heatwaves are generating a «witch's brew» of air pollution that shortens human lifespans and damages other life forms. «Heatwaves worsen air quality, with knock-on effects on human health, ecosystems, agriculture and indeed our daily lives,» WMO chief Petteri Taalas said in a statement. Record-high global sea surface temperatures played a major role in stoking heat throughout the summer, with marine heatwaves hitting the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea. «Looking at the additional heat we have in the surface ocean, the probability is that 2023 will end up being the warmest year on record,» Burgess said. If the Northern Hemisphere

The Charles Schwab Trader Sentiment Survey for Q3 reveals a shift in trader expectations towards a more optimistic view of the market environment. After two consecutive quarters of heightened recession anticipation, the latest survey indicates a brighter outlook among traders.

Princeton University takes top honors in our new ranking of the best colleges in the U.S. What makes a college like Princeton great? There are the facilities and the faculties, the coursework and the camaraderie, the skills and experiences and knowledge that prepare students for their lives and their careers. No doubt these are important.

Following its inclusion in the S&P 500 index, Blackstone Group (NYSE:BX) experienced a notable 4% surge. This momentum has not waned, as the stock has continued to climb, shifting from its previous range around $104 to a robust $108.

dollar ascended to a six-month peak on Wednesday, reversing earlier losses, after U.S. data showed the services sector surprisingly picked up steam last month amid higher new orders and businesses paying elevated prices, suggesting persistent inflation pressure. The greenback recovered against most currencies after the data, with the euro and sterling hitting three-month lows and the yen touching session troughs. Data showed the Institute for Supply Management (ISM)'s non-manufacturing PMI rose to 54.5 last month, the highest reading since February and up from 52.7 in July.

By Sruthi Shankar and Shashwat Chauhan

The Nifty advanced 36 points to end at 19,611.05. Meanwhile, Nifty Bank ended in the red, and broader markets underperformed their headline peers after several days of gains.Here's how analysts are interpreting the market sentiment: «A spike in crude oil prices sent shockwaves across the globe, rekindling concerns about inflation and sparking fears of a Fed rate hike.

Realme has just introduced its latest budget-friendly smartphone, the Realme Narzo 60x, alongside the Realme Buds T300 TWS earbuds in the Indian market. With a starting price of Rs 12,999, the Narzo 60x offers a range of attractive features, including a high refresh rate display, a robust battery, MediaTek's Dimensity 6100+ chipset, and a 50MP dual rear camera. The Realme Buds T300 earbuds, on the other hand, promise up to 40 hours of battery life and 30dB active noise cancellation.Realme Narzo 60x: Affordable and feature-packed

Origin Energy stands to increase gross earnings by about $650 million in 2025-26 if its huge Eraring coal power generator remains open, according to Morgan Stanley estimates, in findings that may play into the terms of a deal expected to be struck with the NSW government to extend its life.

Ashok Leyland Executive Chairman Dheeraj Hinduja said on Wednesday. The Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland is the second largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in the country.

Gold languished near one-week lows on Wednesday on strength in the dollar and Treasury yields, driven by expectations for U.S. interest rates to stay elevated for longer and worries about China's economy. Spot gold was flat at $1,926.30 per ounce by 1209 GMT, after hitting its lowest since Aug. 29 earlier in the session.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Ten Republican candidates are seeking their party's nomination to take on Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden in the November 2024 election.