on February 2, 2026 at 3:22 pm Middle East Pushes for Iran-U.S. Meeting to Head Off Attack​Benoit Faucon
A flurry of diplomatic activity reflects concerns that military action could destabilize the region.
A flurry of diplomatic activity reflects concerns that military action could destabilize the region.
on February 2, 2026 at 8:45 pm Gold rates today: MCX gold recovers ₹13,825 per 10g, silver ₹35,868 per kg amid intraday bounce​
Gold and silver prices saw volatility, with gold recovering intraday losses while silver remained down. Gold futures fell to ₹1,37,065 before climbing to ₹1,50,890, still down 21% from peak prices. Market pressures include Fed policy expectations and increased CME margins.
Gold and silver prices saw volatility, with gold recovering intraday losses while silver remained down. Gold futures fell to ₹1,37,065 before climbing to ₹1,50,890, still down 21% from peak prices. Market pressures include Fed policy expectations and increased CME margins.
on February 2, 2026 at 3:11 pm Gold’s Rout Fails to Dent Bullish Calls at Major Banks​Giulia Petroni
Some major banks say the longer-term investment case remains intact amid expectations for exceptionally strong demand from investors and central banks.
Some major banks say the longer-term investment case remains intact amid expectations for exceptionally strong demand from investors and central banks.
on February 2, 2026 at 8:33 pm Wall Street opens lower after selloff in precious metals​
At 09:30 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.14%, the S&P 500 lost 0.22%, the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.39%
At 09:30 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.14%, the S&P 500 lost 0.22%, the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.39%
on February 2, 2026 at 8:31 pm Moltbook social media site for AI agents had big security hole, cyber firm Wiz says​
AI-CYBER/MOLTBOOK (PIX):’Moltbook’ social media site for AI agents had big security hole, cyber firm Wiz says
AI-CYBER/MOLTBOOK (PIX):’Moltbook’ social media site for AI agents had big security hole, cyber firm Wiz says
on February 1, 2026 at 11:08 pm Budget 2026: A snapshot of government finances — where the rupee comes from and goes​
The Union Budget 2026-27, delivered by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, covers key sectors and outlines revenue sources such as taxes and borrowings. The budget highlights government spending on state taxes, interest payments, and defence, among other allocations.
The Union Budget 2026-27, delivered by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, covers key sectors and outlines revenue sources such as taxes and borrowings. The budget highlights government spending on state taxes, interest payments, and defence, among other allocations.
on February 1, 2026 at 11:07 pm Budget 2026: Govt to set up Nimhans 2 to boost mental health support​
Budget also proposes to upgrade National Mental Health Institutes in Ranchi and Tezpur as regional apex institutions
Budget also proposes to upgrade National Mental Health Institutes in Ranchi and Tezpur as regional apex institutions
on February 1, 2026 at 11:07 pm OPEC extends crude oil production pause amid geopolitical tension​
Eight major participants, spearheaded by Saudi Arabia and Russia, reconfirmed the suspension — initially established in November 2025 — via a Sunday video summit
Eight major participants, spearheaded by Saudi Arabia and Russia, reconfirmed the suspension — initially established in November 2025 — via a Sunday video summit
on February 1, 2026 at 10:56 pm Budget FY27 unveils plans to scale up textiles as export and job engine​
The textile sector is crucial as a major foreign exchange earner and employment generator for India. The country exported textile and apparel exports worth $36.60 billion in FY25, underscoring the sector’s importance as a foreign exchange earner and major employment generator.
The textile sector is crucial as a major foreign exchange earner and employment generator for India. The country exported textile and apparel exports worth $36.60 billion in FY25, underscoring the sector’s importance as a foreign exchange earner and major employment generator.
on February 1, 2026 at 10:55 pm What changes for taxpayers in Budget 2026? From penalty to STT, 10 things change as income tax slabs remain unchanged​
FM Nirmala Sitharaman said the New Income Tax Act would come into effect from 1 April 2026. She had proposed to overhaul the six-decade-old Income Tax Act of 1961 in her budget presentation last year. Here’s all you need to know about the changes.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman said the New Income Tax Act would come into effect from 1 April 2026. She had proposed to overhaul the six-decade-old Income Tax Act of 1961 in her budget presentation last year. Here’s all you need to know about the changes.
