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Asian markets faltered after touching record highs, weighed down by surging oil prices and lingering US-Iran peace talk uncertainties. Japan’s Nikkei briefly crossed 60,000 before retreating. Escalating Middle East tensions, including shipping disruptions, fueled oil price spikes, impacting investor sentiment across the region. Despite a Wall Street rally, regional markets succumbed to geopolitical anxieties.

The ministry of petroleum and natural gas has firmly refuted claims of an impending petrol and diesel price hike, labeling such reports as ‘fake news’ designed to cause public alarm. Asserting India’s unique fuel price stability over the past four years, the government highlighted its proactive measures to shield citizens from global energy market volatility

Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold and silver prices are showing sideways-to-bullish momentum, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group.

China reports a staggering 1,882 exaflops of AI computing power, vastly exceeding global benchmarks and raising questions about hidden capacity. While metrics differ, adjusted figures still show significant advancement. This development, coupled with China’s withdrawal from global rankings amid geopolitical tensions, suggests a rapidly narrowing gap with the US in AI infrastructure and capability.

The Commerce Department is launching special vessels to West Asia. This initiative aims to significantly reduce shipping costs for Indian exporters. Agricultural products will receive a major boost. The Shipping Corporation of India will deploy vessels based on demand.

Pirojsha Godrej Maps Growth Push With Listings And Overhaul Two Years After Dynasty Split

Banks in Tamil Nadu will be closed on April 23, 2026, due to state assembly elections. However, banks nationwide and stock markets will operate as usual. Consumers and traders should note this regional holiday to plan their financial activities accordingly.

Central bank confident of country’s macro fundamentals