US retail sales rise 0.6% in February; Iran war fuel spike threatens consumer spending outlook

US retail sales rose 0.6 per cent in February after a slight decline in January, signalling cautious consumer activity even before a sharp surge in fuel prices triggered by the Iran war, according to AP.Data released by the Commerce Department showed retail sales rebounded from a 0.1 per cent drop in January, beating expectations. However,…

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RCB vs CSK: Tickets, metro perks & all you need to know ahead of big clash | Cricket News

RCB vs CSK on March 5 (Screengrab) Royal Challengers Bengaluru is set for a blockbuster clash against Chennai Super Kings on March 5 on their homeground Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. With one of the most anticipated clashes of IPL 2026 approaching, tickets have officially gone live, and fans have been provided with detailed guidelines to ensure…

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Asian stocks today: Markets rallied as hopes grew that Iran war could end soon; Kospi jumps 5.5%, Nikkei rises 3.9%

Asian shares rallied in early trade on Wednesday after hopes grew that the Iran war could end soon.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose by 2.7%, while South Korea’s Kospi surged as much as 5.5% and Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 3.9%.The gains came after US President Donald Trump said that the United States…

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New Zealand script historic chase, break India’s record in Women’s ODIs | Cricket News

Amelia Kerr (Photo Getty Images) New Zealand Women created history in the second ODI against South Africa Women at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, successfully chasing the highest total in Women’s ODI history and breaking India’s record set during the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup. Amelia Kerr produced a sensational unbeaten 179 off 139 balls…

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Gold price today (April 1, 2026): How much 22K, 24K gold cost in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and other cities? Check rates

Gold prices in India remained firm on Wednesday tracking gains in the futures market, even as retail rates across cities showed an upward trend.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures continued to trade higher with all major contracts posting gains. The June 5, 2026 contract was trading at Rs 1,52,113 per 10 grams, up…

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Pakistan’s Akmal makes bold claim on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s India future | Cricket News

Kamran Akmal opens up on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi NEW DELHI: Indian teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is quickly becoming one of the biggest talking points in cricket. The teenage batter has been in explosive form in the IPL, delivering performances that are far beyond his age. Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal believes this is just the beginning….

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PCB cracks down after PSL hotel security breach, issues new 24-hour guidelines | Cricket News

PCB issues new guidlines (Screengrab) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued fresh directives to all Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises following a breach of security protocols at a team hotel, making it clear that any further violations will not be tolerated.The move came after Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza, currently representing Lahore Qalandars, shared on…

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