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Global Markets & Equities 18 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Midcentury Modern’s Staying Power Faces a New Test as Readers Split Over Its Appeal

Midcentury modern design, long treated as a shorthand for tasteful restraint and investment-grade style, is drawing a fresh round of scrutiny as readers debate whether it remains timeless or has become overexposed. The discussion reflects a broader shift in consumer taste, where nostalgia, resale value and authenticity are increasingly colliding in the home furnishings market.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace15 Oct 2026, 03:00 PM IST

Drone Strikes on Black Sea Shipping Raise New NATO Security Alarm

A series of drone attacks on merchant vessels near Bulgarian waters has intensified concern that the Black Sea is becoming a more dangerous operating zone for commercial shipping and a fresh test for NATO’s coastal defenses. With one ship sunk and 11 sailors reported missing, the incidents underscore how low-cost unmanned systems are reshaping maritime risk close to the alliance’s southeastern flank.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 03:00 PM IST

Russia Detains Japanese Journalist on Espionage Allegations, Prompting Tokyo Protest

Russia has detained a Japanese journalist on suspicion of espionage, according to reports cited by major international news organizations, triggering an immediate protest from Tokyo. The case adds fresh strain to already fraught Japan-Russia relations and underscores the heightened risks facing foreign correspondents operating in Russia amid deepening geopolitical confrontation.

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Global Markets & Equities15 Oct 2026, 12:36 AM IST

WSJ: Houthis Are Building Advanced Missile With Chinese Parts

The Houthis are attempting to assemble an advanced ballistic missile using Chinese-made components, according to a Wall Street Journal report that underscores the group’s growing technical sophistication despite years of war and sanctions. The effort, if confirmed, would deepen concerns in Washington, Jerusalem and Gulf capitals that the Iran-backed movement is expanding its strike range and resilience through a widening supply chain.

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Global Markets & Equities14 Oct 2026, 11:39 PM IST

Hot U.S. Inflation Print Revives Case for Another Fed Rate Increase

A hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation reading has sharply revived expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to raise interest rates again, despite recent signs of cooling in parts of the economy. Traders and strategists now see the next policy meeting as a live event, with markets rapidly repricing the odds of another hike as officials weigh inflation persistence against slowing growth.

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World Politics & Diplomacy09 Oct 2026, 07:56 AM IST

Dentist’s 45-Minute Fight to Save Flydubai Pilot Highlights a Near-Disaster and a Heroic Rescue

A new account of the flydubai incident describes a frantic 45-minute effort by a dentist to keep the airline’s pilot alive after a suspected suicide attack was reportedly averted in the cockpit. The episode has sharpened scrutiny of aviation security, while Israel prepares to honor the pilot, Capt. Smit Machchhar, for extraordinary courage.

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Global Markets & Equities09 Oct 2026, 03:12 AM IST

Oil Advances as Nasdaq Slips After Fresh Tanker Attack Stokes Supply Fears

Global markets opened the session under pressure after a fresh tanker attack revived concerns about shipping security and the resilience of energy supply routes. Oil prices moved higher on the renewed geopolitical risk, while the Nasdaq edged lower as investors rotated away from growth-sensitive technology shares and reassessed the inflation and rate outlook.

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Global Markets & Equities09 Oct 2026, 02:12 AM IST

Midterm Elections Could Reset Market Bets as Investors Weigh Gridlock, Policy Risk and Sector Rotation

Investors are entering the U.S. midterm election period with a familiar question: whether political gridlock will be enough to support equities, or whether markets will demand greater policy certainty before rewarding risk. Analysts say the answer may depend less on the election result itself than on which sectors are most exposed to shifts in regulation, spending and defense priorities.

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Global Markets & Equities08 Oct 2026, 05:39 PM IST

Electric Big Rigs Still Struggle to Beat Diesel Economics, Even as Fuel Costs Soar

Electric heavy-duty trucks are finding it difficult to compete on total cost and operational flexibility, even as diesel prices have surged to punishing levels in some U.S. markets. The gap underscores a broader reality for freight operators: high fuel costs alone are not enough to overcome the upfront price, charging constraints and route limitations that continue to slow adoption.

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Global Markets & Equities08 Oct 2026, 11:24 AM IST

New CDC Director Seeks Cultural Overhaul as Agency Faces Trust Test

The new director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is moving quickly to reshape the agency’s internal culture, according to a Wall Street Journal report, signaling a leadership reset at one of America’s most scrutinized public health institutions. The effort comes as the CDC continues to confront lingering damage from the pandemic era, when internal discord, political pressure and public confusion eroded confidence in its guidance.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning08 Oct 2026, 07:19 AM IST

AI Debt Boom Spooks Markets as Credit Worries Spread Beyond the U.S.

Global markets are showing fresh signs of strain as a wave of artificial intelligence-related borrowing raises concerns about credit quality, funding costs and investor appetite. Asian shares were subdued and bond markets came under pressure as analysts warned that the AI investment boom is increasingly being financed with debt rather than cash flow.

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Global Markets & Equities08 Oct 2026, 01:37 AM IST

Tesla’s Long-Delayed Roadster Faces Its Ultimate Test of Credibility

Tesla’s next-generation Roadster has become a symbol of the company’s ability to turn audacious promises into commercial reality, or to let them drift for years. After customers paid $50,000 deposits and waited nearly a decade, the vehicle’s eventual unveiling is now being watched not just as a product event, but as a market signal on execution, demand, and Tesla’s premium-brand ambitions.

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Global Markets & Equities07 Oct 2026, 01:00 PM IST

Diesel Price Shock Pushes 16 Trucking Firms Into Bankruptcy in 30 Days

A rapid rise in diesel costs has driven 16 trucking companies into bankruptcy filings over the past month, underscoring how quickly fuel inflation can erode margins in one of the economy’s most cost-sensitive industries. The strain is likely to ripple beyond carriers themselves, with analysts warning of higher freight costs and eventual pressure on consumer prices if fuel remains elevated.

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Global Markets & Equities07 Oct 2026, 06:12 AM IST

Euro Hits 17-Month Low as Dollar Gains on Europe Debt Jitters

The euro has fallen to a 17-month low against the U.S. dollar, underscoring renewed investor anxiety over Europe’s growth outlook and fiscal stability. The move has lifted the dollar’s standing in global markets, even as some analysts caution that the selloff reflects stress in Europe rather than a full-blown financial crisis.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning06 Oct 2026, 09:55 AM IST

SpaceX Rallies to Highest Close Since June After Morgan Stanley Calls Stock Cheap

SpaceX shares climbed to their strongest closing level since June after Morgan Stanley issued a bullish note arguing the stock remains inexpensive and is becoming cheaper relative to its growth prospects. The call added fresh momentum to a name already drawing investor attention for its Starship program, satellite business and emerging artificial intelligence opportunities.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning06 Oct 2026, 05:57 AM IST

Nvidia Pushes Toward a Breakout as AI Demand Fuels Record Highs and $6 Trillion Talk

Nvidia is trading near record territory as investors continue to price in a prolonged surge in artificial intelligence spending, with bullish commentary now extending to a potential $6 trillion valuation. The latest move underscores how the chipmaker has become the market’s central proxy for AI infrastructure demand, even as analysts debate whether the rally still has room to run.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition05 Oct 2026, 11:45 PM IST

Physicists Entangle a Levitating Glass Speck With Light at Room Temperature, Opening a New Path for Quantum Sensing

Physicists have demonstrated quantum entanglement between a levitating speck of glass and light under room-temperature conditions, a result that pushes delicate quantum effects closer to practical use outside ultra-cold laboratory setups. The advance could strengthen long-range sensing, precision measurement, and future energy and climate-monitoring tools that depend on detecting vanishingly small signals with extreme accuracy.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition05 Oct 2026, 05:34 PM IST

Astronomers Identify Lightest Double Neutron Star System Yet, Sharpening the Physics of Stellar Death

Astronomers have reported the lowest-mass double neutron star system ever detected, a rare binary that could help refine how massive stars die and how compact objects evolve in pairs. The finding, highlighted by FAST observations, adds a new data point to a field central to gravitational-wave astronomy and the study of extreme matter.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 04:29 PM IST

Funding Shift at Mark Walter’s Charity Triggers CEO Exit, Exposing Tensions Over Control and Mission

A funding change inside a charity backed by Dodgers owner Mark Walter prompted the organization’s chief executive to resign, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The episode underscores how shifts in donor priorities can quickly reshape governance, strategy and leadership at high-profile philanthropic institutions tied to major business figures.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 03:45 PM IST

Funding Shift at Mark Walter’s Charity Triggers CEO Exit, Exposing Governance Strains

A funding change at a charity backed by Dodgers owner Mark Walter prompted its chief executive to resign, according to a Wall Street Journal report, underscoring how shifts in donor priorities can quickly reshape nonprofit leadership. The episode highlights the governance pressure that can emerge when major philanthropies depend heavily on a single benefactor or closely held funding structure.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 02:22 PM IST

Akzo Nobel Nears $1.35 Billion Sale of Southeast Asia Paints Unit to Nippon Paint

Akzo Nobel is nearing a deal to sell its Southeast Asia decorative paints business to Nippon Paint for about $1.35 billion, according to reports. The transaction would mark another major portfolio reshaping move in the global coatings industry as companies streamline operations and focus on higher-return markets.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition05 Oct 2026, 12:58 PM IST

Mars’ North Polar Ice Is Far Cleaner Than Scientists Expected, Sharpening the Search for Water and Climate History

Scientists have revised a long-standing assumption about the composition of Mars’ north polar ice cap, finding that it contains far less dust than previously believed. The result strengthens the case that the ice is a cleaner archive of Martian climate history and could improve future assessments of water resources for exploration.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 07:16 AM IST

Nine-Month Wait Exposes Tariff Refund Bottlenecks as Businesses Chase $164,000

A tariff refund case involving $164,000 has become a window into the slow-moving machinery of trade administration, with businesses waiting as long as nine months to recover money they say is owed. The delay underscores how tariff policy, customs processing and cash-flow pressures can collide in global markets, even when the sums involved are modest by corporate standards.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 03:17 AM IST

Houthis Claim Aramco Strike as Yemen War Widens and Saudi Pressure Mounts

Yemen’s Houthi movement said it carried out an attack on Saudi Aramco facilities as fighting in Yemen intensified and the internationally recognized government announced a major offensive to seize Houthi-held territory. The competing claims underscore how the conflict is again spilling across front lines, with energy infrastructure and regional security at the center of the escalation.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 02:15 AM IST

Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Five, Including Mother and Daughter, as Fate of Hamas Chief Remains Unclear

An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza apartment building killed at least five people, including a mother and daughter, in an operation that reportedly targeted a senior Hamas figure believed to be leading the group’s Gaza wing. Israeli officials said the strike was aimed at a Hamas official, but the fate of the intended target remains uncertain amid conflicting reports and mounting civilian casualties.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace04 Oct 2026, 09:17 PM IST

War Department Moves to Shield U.S. Midterms From Foreign Interference

The War Department is preparing to support efforts to protect the U.S. midterm elections from foreign interference as Americans head toward a high-stakes vote that will decide every House seat and a third of the Senate. The move underscores growing concern that hostile actors could seek to disrupt confidence in the electoral process through cyber operations, disinformation, or other covert activity.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning04 Oct 2026, 06:28 PM IST

Tech Firms Deploy Cuddly AI Mascots to Soften Public Anxiety Over Automation

Major technology companies are increasingly wrapping artificial intelligence products in friendly, cartoonish branding as they race to win consumer trust and blunt fears about job losses, surveillance and loss of control. The strategy reflects a broader shift in the AI market: product adoption now depends not only on technical capability, but on whether users feel emotionally comfortable handing over data and decisions to machines.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 04:23 PM IST

Al Qaeda Urges Copycat Attacks on U.S. Passengers After Dubai Hijacking Claim

Al Qaeda has issued a new propaganda message praising an alleged hijacking attempt involving a Flydubai aircraft and urging sympathisers to target U.S. citizens on planes, according to reports citing the extremist network’s online output. The appeal appears designed to exploit aviation fears, amplify its anti-Western narrative, and encourage lone-actor violence without directly claiming operational control over the incident.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning04 Oct 2026, 09:46 AM IST

AI’s Economic Boom Faces a Harder Question: Who Pays for the Buildout?

The latest debate over artificial intelligence is shifting from technological promise to economic arithmetic. As investors and strategists weigh whether AI can justify a multi-trillion-dollar infrastructure surge, the central question is no longer what the technology can do, but how much of the real economy it can absorb without distorting markets.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 09:25 AM IST

FlyDubai Attacker Used a Standard Cockpit Crash Axe, Exposing Security Gaps on Commercial Jets

Investigators are examining how a suspect in the FlyDubai incident gained access to a cockpit crash axe, a tool commonly carried on many airliners for emergency use. The episode has intensified scrutiny of aviation security protocols and raised fresh questions about how a previously identified security risk was able to get close enough to threaten a flight.

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Global Markets & Equities04 Oct 2026, 06:13 AM IST

Diesel Squeeze Exposes a Fragile Global Fuel Market

Diesel prices are surging as inventories tighten, refinery output remains constrained and demand stays resilient across freight, farming and industry. The strain is rippling through U.S. consumers, truckers and corporate supply chains, raising the risk of broader inflation pressure if the crunch persists.

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Global Markets & Equities04 Oct 2026, 05:30 AM IST

Hawaiian Airlines Tightens Check-In Timelines as Alaska Integration Reshapes Island Travel

Hawaiian Airlines is rolling out new check-in rules and loyalty-program choices as it aligns more closely with Alaska Airlines following the carriers’ combination. The changes, which include earlier deadlines for checked bags on some interisland routes and new rewards options, are likely to affect both leisure travelers and frequent flyers across Hawaii’s island network. The operational adjustments come as Alaska begins deploying Boeing 737-800 aircraft on the Honolulu-Kahului corridor, signaling a broader shift in how the combined airline will manage capacity, boarding procedures and customer experience in the state’s tightly timed interisland market.

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Global Markets & Equities04 Oct 2026, 01:39 AM IST

Gen-Z Traders Are Turning Prediction Markets Into a New Speculative Frontier

A new cohort of young, digitally native traders is helping drive rapid growth in prediction markets, where contracts tied to elections, policy outcomes and other real-world events are attracting attention well beyond traditional finance. The trend underscores how younger investors are increasingly treating event-based wagering as both a market and a social product, with implications for liquidity, regulation and the broader retail trading boom.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (06:33 AM IST)

OpenAI Parts Ways With Three Safety Researchers After Internal Probe, WSJ Reports

OpenAI has cut ties with three safety researchers following an internal investigation that found they mishandled sensitive company information, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The move underscores the growing tension inside frontier AI companies between rapid product development, internal security discipline and the handling of highly sensitive research material.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (06:13 AM IST)

Mattel Draws Takeover Interest From Authentic Brands as Toy Maker’s Shares Jump

Mattel has drawn takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group, according to a Wall Street Journal report, sending the Barbie maker’s shares sharply higher in premarket trading. The approach underscores renewed consolidation interest in consumer brands with durable intellectual property, even as the size and structure of any potential deal remain uncertain.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (06:42 PM IST)

OpenAI Parts Ways With Researchers Over Alleged Confidential Data Sharing, WSJ Reports

OpenAI has reportedly dismissed or separated from researchers who were alleged to have shared confidential information, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The move underscores the intensifying pressure on leading artificial intelligence firms to protect trade secrets, manage internal controls and preserve investor confidence as competition in the sector accelerates.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (02:11 PM IST)

Why Iran Is Escalating: A Strategic Bid to Rebuild Deterrence

Iran’s latest escalation reflects more than battlefield retaliation; it is an effort to restore deterrence after a series of blows to its regional network and to signal that pressure will carry costs. Analysts cited across Foreign Affairs, Time, The Wall Street Journal and defense commentary suggest Tehran is trying to reshape the geography of its influence even as it faces tighter military, diplomatic and economic constraints.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (01:25 AM IST)

10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 24-Year High as Bond Selloff Deepens

The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield climbed to a fresh 24-year high, underscoring a powerful selloff in government bonds that is reverberating across global markets. Traders largely looked past recent inflation data and instead focused on the prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates, with the next major catalyst likely to be the U.S. jobs report.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (09:58 PM IST)

Evan Gershkovich Says He Was ‘Lured Into a Trap’ Before 16 Months in Russian Jail

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has described the moment he realised he had been drawn into a Russian security-service trap, saying the absence of interrogation or torture by FSB agents made clear he was being used as a pawn in a larger political game. His account offers a stark window into how Moscow’s detention of foreign journalists can function as leverage far beyond the courtroom. The case became one of the most closely watched diplomatic confrontations between Washington and Moscow during the war in Ukraine.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (04:06 PM IST)

Evan Gershkovich Says He Realised in Russian Detention He Was a Pawn in a Larger Game

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has described the moment he says he understood his arrest in Russia was not a conventional criminal case but part of a broader geopolitical contest. He said the absence of interrogation or torture by FSB agents made clear he had been “lured into a trap” and was being used as “a pawn in a greater game.”

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (07:30 AM IST)

Bond Market Stress Raises Specter of a Disorderly Selloff

Global bond markets are under renewed scrutiny as investors confront a sharp rise in government borrowing, persistent inflation risks, and the possibility that long-duration debt could be repriced more abruptly than many portfolios can absorb. While a full-scale run on sovereign bonds remains a tail risk, the debate has intensified over whether the market’s deepest and most liquid asset class is becoming vulnerable to a destabilizing loss of confidence.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (03:18 AM IST)

OpenAI Reportedly Shelves New Model After Safety Red Flags, Stirring AI Risk Debate

OpenAI has reportedly delayed or canceled the release of a forthcoming artificial intelligence model after internal testing raised safety concerns, according to multiple reports. The move underscores how frontier AI developers are increasingly weighing speed to market against the risk of deploying systems that may behave unpredictably or be difficult to control.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (11:28 PM IST)

WSJ: Homeland Security Funded Trump-Era TV Ads as Democrats Question $20 Million Push

The Wall Street Journal reports that government-paid television advertisements promoting Donald Trump were funded through the Department of Homeland Security, intensifying scrutiny over the use of federal resources in the run-up to the midterm election. Democratic appropriators say DHS dedicated about $20 million to the campaign, raising fresh questions about political messaging, agency spending priorities, and the boundaries between public information and partisan promotion.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (11:07 PM IST)

Nvidia Unveils Safety Tool Aimed at Containing Rogue AI Agents in Milliseconds

Nvidia has introduced a new software framework it says can detect and contain misbehaving AI agents in milliseconds, a move that could reshape how enterprises deploy autonomous systems. The announcement adds a fresh safety layer to the fast-growing market for agentic AI, where investors are increasingly weighing both productivity gains and operational risk.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (06:58 PM IST)

Bond Market Stress Raises Fears of a Disorderly Selloff

Global bond markets are entering a more fragile phase as investors confront the prospect of persistently higher interest rates, heavy sovereign borrowing and thinning liquidity. While a full-scale run on government debt remains a tail risk, the combination of fiscal strain and policy uncertainty is reviving questions about whether the world’s deepest market can absorb another shock without a disorderly repricing.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (08:57 AM IST)

Treasury Yields Hit Fresh Highs as Oil Advances, Pressuring Global Risk Assets

U.S. Treasury yields climbed to fresh highs in early trading as oil prices moved higher, reinforcing a tighter financial-conditions backdrop for global markets. The move adds pressure to equities already trading at elevated valuations, with investors weighing whether stronger growth signals can offset the drag from higher borrowing costs and energy prices.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (02:37 PM IST)

Gold Slumps to Seven-Week Low as Oil Surge Lifts Rate-Hike Bets

Gold fell to a seven-week low on Friday as a jump in oil prices and firmer bond yields reinforced expectations that major central banks may keep interest rates elevated for longer. The move extended a broad metals selloff, with silver also under pressure as investors rotated toward the dollar and reassessed the inflation outlook tied to Middle East supply risks.

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