Oil prices climbed sharply on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a total and complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, a move that added fresh geopolitical risk to global energy markets already grappling with weak demand.
Gold prices rose on Wednesday after U.S. labour market data showed that the unemployment rate climbed in November, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates in the future and weakening the U.S. dollar.
The U.S. dollar hovered near its lowest level in about two and a half months after recently released labour market data showed the U.S. jobs market was softer than expected, leaving investors unsure about the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate move.
Asian shares dipped early Wednesday, mirroring Wall Street’s decline as softer-than-expected U.S. jobs data failed to strengthen expectations for near-term interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The weak employment figures prompted caution among investors, reducing optimism about imminent monetary easing.
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Trading activity on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has slumped to its lowest level in nearly two years, reflecting subdued investor participation in Indian equities. Market turnover — a key measure of how actively stocks are being bought and sold — has weakened as many traders and investors take a cautious stance amid concerns about future returns.
The National Pension System (NPS) has expanded its investment universe, allowing pension fund managers to invest in gold and silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as well as Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).
India’s merchandise trade deficit declined significantly in November 2025, falling to $24.53 billion — the lowest in five months — compared with a record wide $41.68 billion deficit in October. This marked improvement reflects both stronger exports and reduced import demand.
Indian-origin entrepreneurs are increasingly becoming influential architects of the AI revolution — not just in India, but at the heart of Silicon Valley’s deep-tech startup ecosystem. A Economic Times report highlights this growing trend, profiling both well-known and emerging founders who are steering innovation in artificial intelligence.
The Indian rupee is expected to weaken further in the coming weeks, as subdued capital inflows, ongoing foreign selling and uncertainty around major trade negotiations keep pressure on the currency. Analysts say the trend may continue through the end of 2025, with both the forex and debt markets watching closely for shifts in investor behaviour.
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