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May 11, 2024 4:14 PM

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India’s factory output rises to 4.9% in March, grows 5.8% in FY24

Factory output, as measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), rose to 4.9 per cent, much higher than the 1.9 per cent recorded in the same month last year. However, the latest IIP figure was lower than the 5.7 per cent recorded in February 2024. For the full financial year 2023-24, the fa...

May 10, 2024 7:33 PM

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Pound Strengthens on Strong UK Q1 Economic Growth

The pound rose today after data showed the British economy beat expectations in the first quarter of the year, growing 0.6 percent and leaving behind 2023's mild recession.   Sterling was last up 0.1 percent at 1.2537 dollar, having traded at 1.2516 dollar before the figures were released. The pound...

May 10, 2024 6:15 PM

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Gold and Silver Futures Surge Over 1% in Indian Markets; Global Prices Also Rise

Gold and silver prices rose over one percent today in the futures market. The precious metal for the June contracts was higher by 1146 rupees or 1.60 percent, trading at 72,785 rupees per ten grams. Silver futures for July contracts were up by 942 rupees or 1.11 percent, trading at 85,441 rupees per...

May 10, 2024 6:07 PM

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Indian Equity Indices End Higher; Sensex Gains 260 Points, Nifty Rises 98 Points

Benchmark equity indices ended higher today, led by gains in heavyweight stocks. However, the indices logged their worst week in two months as they lost nearly two percent this week.   Recovering from the sharp decline in the previous trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 260 points or 0.36 percent...

May 10, 2024 5:30 PM

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Oil Prices Rise on Increased Demand and Gaza Conflict Uncertainty

Oil prices surged today, poised for a weekly increase, driven by data from the US and China indicating heightened demand. Additionally, ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Gaza conflict lent support to prices. The Brent Crude Oil futures was up by 0.69 percent to trade at 84 dollar and 46 cents, whe...

May 10, 2024 2:02 PM

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BSE Sensex up by 152 points to trade at 72,556 points

Benchmark equity indices were trading higher in today's afternoon session, driven by strength in auto and energy sectors, following the positive performance of global counterparts.   BSE Sensex was up by 152 points or 0.21 percent to trade at 72,556 points. Broader NSE Nifty-50 was trading 73 p...

May 9, 2024 8:18 PM

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Gold Futures Rise in Indian Market; Silver Futures Also Gain

Gold prices gained today in the futures market. The precious metal for the June contracts was higher by 26 rupees or 0.04 percent, trading at 71,153 rupees per ten grams. Silver futures for July contracts were up by 605 rupees or 0.73 per cent, trading at 83,599 rupees per kilogram, when the reports...

May 9, 2024 7:46 PM

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Dow Jones Closes Above 39,000 Points, Extends Winning Streak to Six Sessions

The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended higher yesterday, stretching its winning streak to six straight sessions and closing above 39,000 points for the first time in five weeks, as investors kept betting on supportive US monetary policy.   The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.44 per cent. On the ...

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