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U.S. stock markets in sharp retreat Thursday

Wall Street tumbles Thursday, Dow Jones dives 451 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday as profit-takers moved in to take the cream off the substantial gains that have...

December sales growth in US revised up to 0.7% from 0.4 %

US retail sales post biggest drop in two years amid winter freeze

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Retail sales in the U.S. fell by the most in nearly two years in January, likely due to cold weather, wildfires,...

Standard and Poor's 500 closes at new all-time high

Dow Jones rises 71 points Wednesday, S&P 500 hits new high

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks moved modestly higher on Wednesday with the Standard and Poor's racking up a new all-time closing...

U.S. stock markets finish in black despite early losses

U.S. stocks make modest gains, Dow Jones adds 10 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks crept into the black in late trading Tuesday after spending most of the day in negative territory....

Global stocks close higher, U.S. dollar edges higher

UK and European stocks rise as U.S. closes for Presidents Day

London, UK -  Monday's trading session ended with a diverse range of performances across global markets, as major indices posted modest...

Tyler Herro, Heat end slide with OT win over Raptors

Tyler Herro, Heat end slide with OT win over Raptors

(Photo credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images) Tyler Herro scored 28 points and dished out seven assists as the visiting Miami Heat defeated...

Rizwan Manji and Chandni Shah join the cast of comedy series 'Zarna'

Rizwan Manji and Chandni Shah join the cast of comedy series 'Zarna'

Washington DC [UK], February 22 (ANI): Rizwan Manji, best known for his role in the sitcom 'Schitt's Creek', and Chandni Shah has joined...

US Treasurys Bessent, Chinas He trade economic complaints in call

US Treasurys Bessent, Chinas He trade economic complaints in call

WASHINGTON —  U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent traded policy complaints with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Friday, with Bessent...

India faces economic risks in 2025 report

India faces economic risks in 2025  report

Moodys has downgraded the South Asian nations GDP growth projection to 6.4%, calling for fiscal policy reforms India's economic growth...

Trump brags his tariff threat broke up BRICS

Trump brags his tariff threat broke up BRICS

The US president has reiterated his pledge to cut trade with members of the economic bloc if they try to destroy the dollar US President...

Trump claims his tariff threat broke up BRICS

Trump claims his tariff threat broke up BRICS

The US president has reiterated his pledge to cut trade with members of the economic bloc if they try to destroy the dollar US President...

White House rebukes Zelenskys insults towards Trump

White House rebukes Zelenskys insults towards Trump

Kievs rhetoric is unfortunate and unacceptable, US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has said The White House has condemned Ukrainian...

White House rebukes Zelenskys insults

White House rebukes Zelenskys insults

Kievs rhetoric is unfortunate and unacceptable, US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has said The White House has condemned Ukrainian...

Amid current economic uncertainties gold prices will continue to show an upward trend in 2025: Report

Amid current economic uncertainties gold prices will continue to show an upward trend in 2025: Report

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Gold prices have been on a strong upward trend in 2025, with analysts predicting that the metal...

Behind Nikola Jokic, Nuggets handle Hornets, extend win streak

Behind Nikola Jokic, Nuggets handle Hornets, extend win streak

(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images) Nikola Jokic produced 29 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists, Jamal Murray scored 34, and...

What Does A U.S.-Russia Reset Mean For China

What Does A U.S.-Russia Reset Mean For China

The quick pace of U.S. diplomacy around ending the war in Ukraine and steps by Washington to normalize relations with Moscow have sparked...

Sharjah, Neuchatel explore collaboration in manufacturing, innovation

Sharjah, Neuchatel explore collaboration in manufacturing, innovation

Sharjah [UAE], February 21 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) and the Consulate General of the UAE in Geneva co-hosted...

Stocks remain under pressure over tariff uncertainties; Sensex down 203 points

Stocks remain under pressure over tariff uncertainties; Sensex down 203 points

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 20 (ANI): Domestic stock markets, on Thursday, ended marginally lower on third consecutive trading...

Trump accuses Ukrainians of rudeness

Trump accuses Ukrainians of rudeness

US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent was treated badly on his recent visit to Kiev to negotiate a minerals deal, the president has claimed...

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs meeting of Executive Committee of ADNOC Board of Directors

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs meeting of Executive Committee of ADNOC Board of Directors

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 20 (ANI/WAM): Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi...

How Norway Fed Russia's War Machine Despite EU Sanctions

How Norway Fed Russia's War Machine Despite EU Sanctions

The Kremlin's war on Ukraine has dented the vehicle stocks of the Russian military, which has increasingly relied on civilian trucks...

Amid tariff uncertainties, Gold outperforms equities, bitcoins in 2025: Ventura Securities

Amid tariff uncertainties, Gold outperforms equities, bitcoins in 2025: Ventura Securities

New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Demand for safe-haven asset gold is on the rise at a time when there's a lot of uncertainty surrounding...

Despite growth in economic activities Fed minutes signals rate cut on hold

Despite growth in economic activities Fed minutes signals rate cut on hold

New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) remains focused on its dual mandate of maximum employment...

I am a multi-religious person: Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi

I am a multi-religious person: Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi

New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi recently opened up about his multi-religious upbringing...

US and Russia move closer but Ukraine and the EU stand in the way

US and Russia move closer  but Ukraine and the EU stand in the way

Riyadh talks show Moscow and Washington can do business On Tuesday, Riyadh hosted the first high-level meeting between Russian and...

No. 14 Michigan State uses balance to subdue No. 13 Purdue

No. 14 Michigan State uses balance to subdue No. 13 Purdue

(Photo credit: Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Jase Richardson led a balanced attack with 12...

"Qatar Amir's state visit to India will...": President Murmu

"Qatar Amir's state visit to India will...": President Murmu

New Delhi [India], February 18 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said that Amir of the Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani's...

US halts multi-million MCC pact aimed to bolster road, transmissi

US halts multi-million MCC pact aimed to bolster road, transmissi

Kathmandu [Nepal], February 18 (ANI): The US has halted the multi-million US Dollar Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) pact aiming...

Trump tariffs are likely to raise US PCE inflation by 0.7% and hurt GDP by 1.2%: Report

Trump tariffs are likely to raise US PCE inflation by 0.7% and hurt GDP by 1.2%: Report

New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): The new tariff plans of US President Donald Trump will lift near-term inflation and hurt growth...

Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani appreciates Indian community's role in social, cultural development of Qatar

Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani appreciates Indian community's role in social, cultural development of Qatar

New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): The Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday expressed his appreciation for the...

White House labels Zelensky short-sighted

White House labels Zelensky short-sighted

The Ukrainian leader has rejected an excellent opportunity by refusing to sign a rare earths deal with the US, a spokesman has told...

Americans no longer want to fund Ukraine RFK Jr.

Americans no longer want to fund Ukraine  RFK Jr.

The US has spent over $300 billion on aid to Kiev, according to President Donald Trump The American people do not want to see their...

Indian Rupee likely to trade in 86.5-87.5/USD range in near term, RBI to keep limited intervention: BoB Report

Indian Rupee likely to trade in 86.5-87.5/USD range in near term, RBI to keep limited intervention: BoB Report

New Delhi [India], February 18 (ANI): The Indian Rupee (INR) is expected to trade within the range of 86.5 to 87.5 per US dollar in...

Zelensky had an hour to agree to US rare earths deal Economist

Zelensky had an hour to agree to US rare earths deal  Economist

The Ukrainian leader rejected Trumps proposal to exchange critical minerals for military aid The US gave Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky...

Former Mauritius Prime Minister arrested

Former Mauritius Prime Minister arrested

Pravind Jugnauth, who lost his reelection bid last November, stands accused of financial crimes by the new government ...

EU can buy US arms for Ukraine Trump

EU can buy US arms for Ukraine  Trump

The American president does not believe even a little bit Zelenskys claims that Russia plans to attack NATO US allies in Europe can...

Trump greenlights new Ukraine weapons purchases

Trump greenlights new Ukraine weapons purchases

The American president does not believe even a little bit Zelensky's claims that Russia plans to attack NATO ...

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U.S. stock markets in sharp retreat Thursday
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China’s Xi Jinping reassures private sector on policy stability
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