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FOMC policy meeting: Jerome Powell-led US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged; flags ‘uncertainty’ related to impact of Iran war
Jerome Powell (AP file photo) US Federal Reserve policy: Jerome Powell-led Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged within the 3.50%-3.75% band. “In support of its…
- Kamal Ghorui
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- March 18, 2026
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Market rebound or relief rally: Sensex gains nearly 3,000 points in three days; should investors stay cautious?
Indian equity benchmarks continued their upward move for a third straight session on Wednesday, with the BSE Sensex adding nearly 3,000 points over the past three trading days, prompting debate…
- Kamal Ghorui
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- March 18, 2026
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Direct tax collections rise 7.1% to Rs 22.8 lakh crore till March 17; corporate tax drives growth
India’s net direct tax collection increased 7.1 per cent to about Rs 22.8 lakh crore till March 17 in the current financial year, aided by higher corporate tax mop-up and…
- Kamal Ghorui
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- March 18, 2026
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US eases Venezuela oil sanctions amid Iran war; Trump administration moves to boost global supply
The United States has eased sanctions on Venezuela’s state-owned oil sector, allowing American companies to resume limited business with Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), as the Donald Trump administration seeks…
- Kamal Ghorui
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- March 18, 2026
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US wholesale inflation jumps to 3.4% in February; food costs drive biggest rise in a year
US wholesale prices rose more than expected in February, reflecting mounting inflationary pressures even before the recent surge in global energy prices linked to the Iran conflict, according to data…
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- March 18, 2026
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Govt sends additional warships to Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe passage of Indian vessels: Report
NEW DELHI: India is deploying additional warships in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman to ensure safe passage for its fuel and LPG carrying vessels as tensions escalate…
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- March 18, 2026
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US stock markets today (March 18, 2026): Dow, S&P 500 fall as oil surge stokes inflation fears
US equities edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as a fresh surge in crude oil prices reignited worries about inflation and dampened investor sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve’s…
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- March 18, 2026
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US-Iran war: Is India’s Gulf remittance lifeline at risk? Billions at stake!
Fundamentally, remittances are cross-border money transfers to support families back home. (AI image) ‘Gulf se paisa aaya hai’ – it’s a common statement in several households across India whose family…
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- March 18, 2026
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Stock market today (March 18, 2026): Which are the top gainers and losers in Nifty50 & BSE Sensex? Check list
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed nearly 1 per cent higher on Wednesday, extending their recovery for a third straight session amid a slight easing in crude oil prices…
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- March 18, 2026
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Cabinet approves Rs 6,969 crore four-lane highway project in Uttar Pradesh to improve Barabanki–Bahraich connectivity
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the construction of a four-lane access-controlled National Highway-927 from Barabanki to Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh at an estimated cost of Rs 6,969.04 crore, aimed…