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Nikkei Rises 1.0%, Led by Pharma, Machinery Stocks
Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2026 01:25
Japanese stocks were higher, supported by bargain-hunting, as recent rising momentum in crude oil eases.
Gold Ticks Up as Markets Weigh Fed Path
Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2026 01:15
Gold edged up in early Asian trade after slipping in the wake of the Feds first rate hike in over three years.
Passing UPI MDR to customers is a criminal offence: Here's what the law says - experts weigh in
livemint.com - 17 Sep 2026 23:55
UPI MDR will apply to specified P2M transactions above ₹2,000 from 15 October. While the charge is levied on merchants, the government has warned that passing it on to consumers would constitute a criminal offence. Her...
UPI new rules from Oct 15: Will your festive shopping bill get more expensive?
livemint.com - 17 Sep 2026 23:37
Retailers may raise prices or reduce discounts this festive season as a new 0.4% fee on UPI transactions over ₹2,000 takes effect from October 15. Although the charge cannot be directly passed to consumers, businesses ...
Mutual fund analysis: From AMC behaviour to manager style, key checks you should make before putting your money
livemint.com - 17 Sep 2026 23:06
Mutual fund selection goes beyond checking past returns and star ratings. Before investing, investors should look at how the fund house operates, whether the manager stays true to their strategy and what the portfolio re...
Retirement paradox: 70% urban Indians want to exit workforce early - but fear running out of cash
livemint.com - 17 Sep 2026 22:44
One in two urban Indians advocates initiating retirement planning alongside their very first paycheque.
Stock returns vs earnings: Why strong profit growth may not always make you money
livemint.com - 17 Sep 2026 22:08
Good businesses do not always make good investments. Strong earnings growth can be offset by falling valuations, leaving investors with poor returns. Heres how de-rating happens and the warning signs investors often miss...
Opinion | The SECs Big and Welcome Proxy Reform
Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2026 21:40'How seamlessly can rupee move..,' Why UPI could drive Indias next crypto wave | Coinbase boss explains
livemint.com - 17 Sep 2026 21:38
India's UPI could bridge traditional finance and crypto, simplifying the movement of rupees into digital assets. Coinbase India plans upgrades to enhance payment efficiency, facilitating seamless transfer between ban...
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Post Biggest Gains in Six Weeks
Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2026 21:34Investors Come Back to AI Stocks, Snapping Market Out of Inflation Gloom
Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2026 21:18U.S. Stocks Up on Hopes Rising Inflation, Oil Prices Are Now Contained
Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2026 21:01UPI MDR explained: Flat ₹5, 0.40% or 0.02%? Know what applies to merchants, key sectors and capital markets
livemint.com - 17 Sep 2026 20:56
UPI MDR rules are set to apply from 15 October 2026, with different charges based on transaction value, merchant category, and payment type. Heres a look at how the framework works and what merchants and consumers need t...
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2026 20:56Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
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Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2026 20:53Crude Oil Futures Settle Lower For Second Session
Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2026 20:52
Crude futures fell as the supply fears fueled by the outage of Saudi Arabias East-West pipeline eased, and oil continued to make it through the Strait of Hormuz via ship-to-ship loadings and dark transits.
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Inch Down in Choppy Trade
Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2026 20:42
U.S. natural gas futures ended a choppy session little changed with some support from a below-average weekly storage build that trimmed the inventory surplus.
Stocks Rally, Shaking Off Feds Rate Hike
Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2026 20:36UPI transactions: No need to pay extra charges; 5 times payments remain free despite new government rules
livemint.com - 17 Sep 2026 20:14
Under new rules effective from 15 October 2026, ordinary customers wont pay merchant processing fees on UPI transactions. There's no need to pay extra charges; 5 times payments remain free despite new government rule...