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US stocks moved lower as investors reacted to President Donald Trump’s decision to increase global tariffs, though market swings remained far milder than the sharp volatility witnessed during last year’s tariff-driven sell-off.The S&P 500 declined 0.7%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 618 points, or 1.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.7% in morning…

Experience shows markets often come to view geopolitical disruptions as temporary. (AI image) The global markets are in for a phase of enhanced turmoil and uncertainty! The ongoing tensions in the Middle East after US and Israel’s strikes on Iran and Ali Khamenei’s death may have investors running for cover – looking for an asset…

Dhananjaya de Silva (L) and Kusal Mendis (R) of Sri Lanka (Photo by Sameera Peiris/Getty Images) COLOMBO: Sri Lanka on Monday dropped Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva from their 15-man T20 World Cup squad led by Dasun Shanaka.De Silva had been recalled for a three-match T20 international series against Pakistan early last month after an…

Equity markets across Asia declined on Thursday, tracking losses on Wall Street after a sharp rise in oil prices above $112 per barrel and renewed concerns over inflation and interest rates dampened investor sentiment. In early trading Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 dropped 2.5% to 53,875.94, while South Korea’s Kospi fell 1.3% to 5,845.62. Hong Kong’s Hang…

Former India batter Suresh Raina believes that Sanju Samson should occupy the No.3 position for Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season, stating that the move would bring better balance to the team’s batting order.Samson heads into IPL 2026 in excellent form after an impressive campaign in the ICC Men’s T20…

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Blessing Muzarabani during a warm-up session. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani has found himself at the centre of a growing controversy and his agency strongly refuted the Pakistan Super League’s decision to hand him a two-year ban. The fast bowler, currently representing Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026, was…

Pakistan’s T20 team skipper Salman Ali Agha (AP Photo) Ahead of the high-voltage India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup clash, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has again stirred debate around the handshake controversy with a fresh remark. Speaking in the pre-match press conference, Agha said he hopes the game will be played in the right…

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Six major powers, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan, said on Thursday they are ready to support efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict in the Gulf continues to disrupt one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.In a joint statement, the…

Wars and geopolitical conflicts often have unexpected impacts for economies. Countries are struggling with tight energy supplies and companies in the Gulf are forced to rethink their production volumes. The key question is, what impact will the Middle East conflict have on Indian companies?While most Indian retailers are facing losses amid supply concerns, the Iran…

KKR’s Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) Former Chennai Super Kings batter S Badrinath has raised serious concerns about Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL 2026, calling captain Ajinkya Rahane a ‘weak link’ in the setup.With less than 10 days remaining for KKR’s opening clash against Mumbai Indians, Badrinath questioned both the team’s leadership and their squad…