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India should brace for third coronavirus wave by Oct, say experts

The June 3-17 snap survey of 40 healthcare specialists, doctors, scientists and virologists, from around the world showed a significant pickup in vaccinations will likely provide some cover

Dow Jones falls 400 points after Fed official sees rate hikes in 2022

St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said he expects the first interest rate increase the Fed could make could come as soon as 2022

Delta Covid variant becoming globally dominant: WHO's Soumya Swaminathan

The Delta variant is well on its way to becoming the dominant variant globally because of its increased transmissibility, says WHO chief scientist

Explained: Mystery behind near Rs 2-trn slump in Adani Group shares

The decline saw the firms' cumulative market capitalisation decline by over a sixth.

Need to be watchful on inflation even as we prioritise growth: MPC minutes

Focus on revival and sustenance of growth is the most desirable policy option while of course remaining watchful of the inflation trajectory, governor Shaktikanta Das said

Oil prices fall amid dollar strength; demand picture still bullish

Brent crude futures were down 52 cents, or 0.7%, at $72.56 a barrel as of 1100 GMT

Gold regains some ground, but heads for worst week in almost 9 months

Spot gold climbed to $1,790.59 per ounce by 0908 GMT, but was down 4.5% for the week.

As US Federal Reserve fallout fades, stocks left hanging near highs

The pan-European STOXX index of shares eased 0.19% to 458.50 points, barely below Monday's record high of 460.51.

As Covid funeral pyres burn, gloom gathers over India's rural economy

Almost two-thirds of India's 1.35 billion population live in the small towns and villages in the countryside, and the rural economy accounts for about a third of its GDP

Amid Covid, foreign carmakers in India face tough investment choices

Premium carmakers hit hardest by pandemic in India; Higher taxes, export uncertainty add to challenges

BOJ plans to launch new scheme on climate change, keeps policy steady

The Bank of Japan said on Friday it will launch a new scheme to encourage financial institutions to boost lending and investment for fighting climate change

Largest Boeing 737 MAX model set for maiden flight today: Report

The market opportunity for the 737 MAX 10 is constrained by the jet's range of 3,300 nm (6,100 km), which falls short of the A321neo's 4,000 nm

Japan Inc lag far behind women empowerment in management roles: Poll

Japan's global ranking on gender parity stood at 121 of 153 countries in a World Economic Forum report for 2020

Chinese apps could face subpoenas or bans under Biden order: Report

The goal is to keep foreign adversaries like China and Russia from gaining access to large amounts of personal and proprietary business information

Bank of England to look through temporary inflation rise, says Poll

Inflation will peak at 2.4% in the final quarter of this year before gradually scaling down, the June 14-17 poll found

Gold slips over 2%, palladium sheds 10% as post-Fed slide accelerates

By Nakul Iyer

Oil falls from multi-year highs on firmer dollar, hike in UK Covid cases

By Scott DiSavino

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon, Tokyo Olympics to prolong career

The 35-year-old Spaniard said the two-week gap between the French Open and Wimbledon - which starts on June 28 - was not enough time for him to recuperate

Hawkish Fed stance fuels dollar, leaves stocks and bonds bruised

Europe's STOXX 600 snapped a nine-day winning streak

The Federal Reserve is about to shift gears. This time it may be different

Though policymakers have yet to agree on a plan, most expect that by the end of 2023 they will have raised interest rates at least twice from the current near-zero level