Star fund manager Sohini Andani quits SBI Mutual Funds April 3rd, 2024 07:27
Sohini Andani of SBI Mutual Fund has been with the fund house since October 2007. Andani has been one of the tallest women fund managers in the Rs 50 trillion Indian mutual funds industry

North Korea says it test-fired new solid-fuel hypersonic missile April 3rd, 2024 07:27
North Korea fired a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile into the sea on Tuesday in a possible test, drawing swift condemnation from South Korea, Japan and the United States.

Joe Biden, Xi Jinping clash but seek to manage tensions as US officials head to China April 3rd, 2024 07:27
The nearly two-hour telephone conversation was the two leaders#39; first direct interaction since a summit in November in California that saw a marked thaw in tone, if not the long-term rivalry, between the world#39;s two largest economies.

Oil gains as market buffeted by supply worries April 3rd, 2024 07:27
Brent futures for June delivery rose 20 cents, or 0.22%, to $89.12 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for May climbed 17 cents, or about 0.2%, to $85.32 a barrel, at 0015 GMT.

Stocks fall, yields climb as rate cut outlook takes a hit April 3rd, 2024 07:27
The dollar also hit a four-month high against major trading currencies but later retreated, as fears of intervention by Japanese officials slowed the dollar#39;s gains against the yen.

Joe Biden criticises Israel for death of 7 aid workers in Gaza strike, says not enough done to protect civilians April 3rd, 2024 07:27
Seven aid workers who were working for the World Central Kitchen, a charity delivering food to besieged Palestinians, were killed in the Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Tuesday.

World Bank projects Indian economy to grow at 7.5% in 2024 April 3rd, 2024 07:27
Overall, growth in South Asia is expected to be strong at 6.0 per cent in 2024, driven mainly by robust growth in India and recoveries in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the World Bank said in its latest South Asia Development Update on Tuesday.

Japan#39;s service activity growth fastest in 7 months as demand picks up: PMI April 3rd, 2024 07:27
The service sector has been the driving force behind the country#39;s recent economic growth, helping offset the drag in manufacturing hampered by weak global demand.

Stock Market Live Updates: Asian stocks down on prolonged higher interest rate speculation April 3rd, 2024 07:27
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Asian stocks opened lower on Wednesday due to strong US economic data and higher commodity prices, leading to speculation that major central banks might maintain higher interest rates. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Topix indices fell, while South Korea’s KOSPI and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 also dropped. In the US, stocks declined on Tuesday amid concerns that the Federal Reserve could delay interest rate cuts.

Massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan, triggering tsunami warning April 3rd, 2024 07:27
The quake, the strongest to hit the island in 25 years, led to collapsed buildings in Hualien County, trapping some people