US stocks today: Dow tumbles 800 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq slip as oil surges after Iran tanker strike

US stock markets fell on Thursday as investors turned cautious after the previous session’s rally, while rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment.The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped…

US mortgage rates rise to 6% after three-week slide as oil-driven bond yields climb

The average long-term US mortgage rate edged higher this week, ending a three-week decline as bond yields rose amid oil-price pressures linked to the war with Iran.The benchmark 30-year fixed…

DA hike: These state employees to get 58% dearness allowance from April 2026

In a move that will benefit thousands of state employees, the Madhya Pradesh government has decided to increase the dearness allowance (DA) to 58%, aligning it with the rate currently…

Beyond oil: How US-Iran war & Middle East crisis may hit India’s economy – sector-wise impact explained

Petroleum is the most immediate area of exposure. In 2025, India sourced roughly $70 billion crude oil and petroleum products from West Asia. (AI image) Beyond oil, the Middle East…

India’s tea exports to UAE, Iran and Iraq face risk amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions

Rising tensions in West Asia and the possibility of disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could pose a serious threat to India’s tea exports to key Gulf markets,…

Stock market today: Which are top gainers and losers in Nifty50 and BSE Sensex on March 5? Check list

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply on Thursday, rising more than 1 per cent as Indian equities tracked a rally in global markets following recent heavy losses triggered by…

Middle East heat may ripple across India’s energy supply chain, flags Goldman Sachs

As tensions continue to heat up in the Middle East, concerns are raising about disruptions to one of the world’s most critical energy shipping routes, the Strait of Hormuz. Any…

Salaried taxpayers alert! What is your year-end tax readiness? Check list of important documents & top things to keep in mind

With March 31, 2026, serving as the definitive cut-off, only those investments and expenditures completed on or before this date qualify for tax benefits. (AI image) As the financial year…

Gold, silver price prediction today: Will gold rally to Rs 1.72 lakh/10 grams & silver cross Rs 3 lakh/kg soon?

In the coming week, the 158,000 level is expected to act as a crucial support zone. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction: Gold prices may rally towards Rs 1.72…

Russian crude to rescue! Ships carrying Russia’s oil head to India amid Middle East supply shock: Report

India has sought to buy Russian crude to avoid supply shortages as Middle East tensions show no sign of abating. (AI image) India is back to stepping up purchases of…