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Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?

U.S. stock futures were mixed heading into Friday morning as Wall Street digested an impending batch of retail and consumer data against a backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Benzinga

Asian shares mostly fall and US futures are little changed after US inflation data improves

Shares are mostly lower in Asia and U.S. futures are little changed after U.S. inflation data showed an improvement in July

The Independent UK

Rupee gains 2 paise to 95.43 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee gained two paise against the US dollar in the early market hours, driven by a softening dollar internationally. Nonetheless, the outflow of foreign investments from Indian equities is weighing on the rupee's performance. Compounding this issue, rising crude oil prices linked to geopolitical conflicts further affected market sentiments,…

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Indian bond bias stays positive, debt auction demand in focus

Indian government bonds remained firm in early trade on Friday. The benchmark 10-year bond yield held above the key 6.75% level. Investors awaited a weekly debt auction for fresh market cues. Lower oil prices and U.S. Treasury yields offered some support. India's overnight index swap rates dipped without strong trends.

The Economic Times

'No substitute': Kuwait's future tied to Hormuz strait fate

Kuwait's oil exports have plummeted due to the ongoing war and Strait of Hormuz closure. The nation faces its biggest crisis since the 1990 invasion, impacting its economy significantly. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation declared force majeure after drone strikes hit its headquarters. The country's economy contracted by 4.6 percent in the…

The Economic Times

Iran-US war latest: Trump’s agreement with Tehran expires today as $30k bounty placed on US soldiers

Iranian army commander’s threat comes after the American president vowed to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Seven dead as Kyiv blows up ‘Russian Amazon’ hub in largest drone attack of 2026

Russian authorities said Kyiv fired around 600 drones to the capital of Moscow

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UAE points finger at Iran as two ADNOC ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Two Abu Dhabi National Oil Company vessels faced attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates accused Iran of carrying out these hostile attacks. This incident marks the second such attack on ADNOC vessels within a week. Iran's Revolutionary Guards were accused of piracy and using the strait…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei extends weekly gains as softer US inflation boosts risk appetite

Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose nearly 1% on Friday and was on track for a strong weekly gain, supported by softer-than-expected US producer prices, easing concerns over an imminent Fed rate hike and stronger global risk appetite. Technology stocks led gains, while lower oil prices also supported sentiment.

The Economic Times

Sensex falls 300 points, Nifty below 24,350. Here’s why analysts see range-bound trade

Indian stock markets opened lower on Friday, with Sensex falling over 300 points and Nifty declining 68 points, remaining range bound despite stable oil prices near $87 a barrel. Metal and auto stocks led losses, while broader markets stayed muted. Market breadth remained positive, with advances outnumbering declines on NSE.

The Economic Times

US to unleash ‘economic isolation’ on Iran next week as Trump pressure campaign intensifies

The United States plans to intensify economic pressure on Iran next week, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning of measures unprecedented in the history of economic isolation. The move comes as ceasefire talks falter, Washington maintains its naval blockade and tensions around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz continue to…

The Economic Times

US says lower oil prices, not Iran's nuclear programme, are now top priority in war

WASHINGTON — The top US priority now in the Iran war is no longer its nuclear programme but to bring gasoline prices down for American consumers, the vice president said Thursday, with the treasury secretary adding that new economic punishment to wear down Tehran is imminent.

Bangkok Post

Dietary Fat Raised a Brain Protein in Male Mice but Not Females, and an Obesity Drug Then Worked Less Well

A mitochondrial protein rose in appetite neurons when male mice drank oil but not in females, and deleting it drove obesity in mice.

Medical Daily

Israeli minister calls for police to replace military in handling West Bank settlers

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz called Friday for the police to take over law enforcement in the occupied West Bank from the military. Settlers there have been attempting to force Palestinian residents from their homes for nearly a week, intensifying efforts to seize more land. Read about the day’s events…

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Oil Price Today (August 14): Crude oil dips below $88 despite Trump’s threat to blockade Iran indefinitely. What are experts saying?

Brent crude futures were down 30 cents, or 0.34%, at $86.77 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained 34 cents or 0.42% to $80.92 a barrel. Both benchmarks had dropped more than 2% in the previous session, ending a six-session winning streak for Brent and a…

Times Life

How Gujarat Fishermen Started Naming Whale Sharks and Changed Coastal Conservation in India

What the sea brought every winterWhale sharks do not have teeth designed for tearing. Their mouths, which can stretch nearly 1.5 metres wide, filter thousands of litres of seawater every hour, catching nothing larger than a shrimp. Rhincodon typus, the largest fish on Earth, is, in the most literal sense,…

Times Life

Sangeet and Mehendi Makeup Mistakes Indian Women Keep Making Every Wedding Season

The Foundation Shade That Looks Perfect Indoors and Terrible Everywhere ElsePicking a foundation two shades lighter than your actual skin tone is the oldest mistake in the book, and it still happens at nearly every mehendi and sangeet function. The logic is understandable: fairer looks brighter in selfies. What it…

Times Life

The Diwali Makeup Shift Indian Women Are Leading: Less Drama, More Glow on Your Skin

The face you used to put on for DiwaliYou know the one. Full-coverage foundation two shades lighter than your actual skin, set into a mask with translucent powder. Contouring that carved cheekbones you don't have and flattened the nose you do. A lip colour chosen because it photographed well, not…

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Yen's slide to weekly loss prompts bets for another intervention

The Japanese yen is facing its steepest drop in three months, prompting traders to expect more government action to support its value. Key to this situation is the Bank of Japan's position on interest rates, which directly impacts yen stability. Additionally, rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle…

The Economic Times

Oil steadies after US threatens to blockade Iran indefinitely

Oil prices edged higher on Friday amidst fresh supply anxieties, largely sparked by the U.S.'s warning of a possible indefinite naval blockade against Iran. This development has reignited fears about crude oil supplies on the global stage. However, forecasts indicating reduced growth in demand provided some stabilization. Compounding the situation,…

Times Life

What Skipping Meals Does to Your Gallbladder: Bile, Stones, and the Fasting Risk

The Gallbladder Is Not a Storage Organ You Can IgnoreThe gallbladder's job is timed release. It holds bile produced by the liver and squeezes it into the small intestine the moment fat enters from a meal. That squeeze is triggered by eating. No meal, no squeeze. Bile sits. And bile…

The Economic Times

Global Market Today: Asian stocks advance, crude oil holds decline

Asian stock markets experienced a notable rise as easing US inflation rates and declining oil prices alleviated concerns regarding potential interest rate hikes. South Korea's Kospi Index surged, reflecting a positive trend seen in US technology shares. In the US, wholesale inflation dropped more than expected, impacting Treasury yields, while…

The Economic Times

D-Street poised for a cautious opening as GIFT Nifty signals a muted start

Indian equity markets experienced a slight decline on Thursday, influenced by elevated crude oil prices. Investors remained cautious due to positioning ahead of the weekly Sensex expiry, despite a supportive global outlook. The Nifty50 and Sensex both closed marginally lower, reflecting a market lacking strong directional triggers. Elevated crude prices…

Bangkok Post

Vance says low oil prices are top US goal in Iran conflict

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the top US priority in the Iran war was keeping oil and gasoline prices low for Americans, with preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon ranking second.

Bangkok Post

Gold rally faces test from inflation, oil prices

Gold prices face renewed pressure as rising oil prices and persistent tensions in the Middle East revive inflation concerns, increasing the likelihood that the US Federal Reserve may delay monetary easing despite continued demand for the precious metal.