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Asian stocks today: Markets slide as US-China tensions intensify; HSI falls 1%, Nikkei sheds over 260 points

Asian equities slipped on Wednesday as investors took a step back following recent gains, while gold and silver tumbled for a second straight day, halting their recent rally. The pullback came after US President Donald Trump suggested that a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping might not go ahead. Markets in Hong Kong, Shanghai,…

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India’s aircraft component sector takes flight

MUMBAI: Global aerospace giants are boosting their sourcing from India, accelerating growth in the country’s emerging aircraft component sector. Local companies are expanding capacities, moving beyond basic manufacturing to higher-value work, and scouting for acquisitions, with revenue numbers soaring due to robust orders.The sector is also gearing up to launch about Rs 5,700 crore of…

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Gold slides 5%, silver 7%

MUMBAI: Tracking slides in global prices of gold and silver, two precious metals witnessed correction in domestic market during Tuesday’s Muhurat trading session on MCX. A similar trend was observed in the spot market, although trading was thin on Diwali day, market players said.Global investors are looking for a ‘risk-on’ rally, meaning investors are again…

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‘To provide clarity on future governance’: Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk to shake up board; move comes after 9,000 layoffs

Denmark’s Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical giant behind blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, is set for a major boardroom shake-up amid internal disagreements and growing competitive pressure in the weight-loss drug market. The company on Tuesday announced that it will replace more than half of its 12-member board, including its chair, following a dispute with its…

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Canada inflation rises: CPI hits 2.4% in September amid rising food prices; Mark Carney optimistic on US tariff talks

File photo: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (Picture credit: AP) Canada’s annual inflation rate climbed to 2.4 per cent in September, slightly above analysts’ expectations, driven by rising grocery prices and moderated declines in gasoline costs, official data showed Tuesday.According to Statistics Canada, food prices rose 3.8 per cent year-on-year, marking the largest increase since…

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