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Why did stock market crash today? Sensex ends over 700 points down, Nifty below 24,000

Pharmaceutical stocks were among the biggest drags on the market after Trump announced a phased tariff framework for imported generic medicines, giving drugmakers a two-year transition period before higher duties come into force.

What is happening to UK prices?

What is happening to UK prices?Image source, Getty ImagesPublished14 January 2011Updated Just nowInflation in the UK was 2.6% in the year to June, lower than the previous month's figure, but still above the Bank of England's 2% target.The fall was slightly more than economists predicted, after the ceasefire in the Middle East – which has since broken down – temporarily caused a drop in petrol and diesel prices.But inflation is widely expected to rise again in the coming months. What is inflation...

Russia reports injuries after top online retailer Wildberries hit again

Company CEO says logistics centres in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk evacuated days after workers killed in earlier attack.

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برنارد أرنو، مالك إمبراطورية الرفاهية، تمكن من تحقيق ثروة ضخمة تفوق 220 مليار دولار. دعونا نستعرض مسيرته الاستثنائية وأسرار نجاحه المذهل.

From Fashion to Fortune: How Bernard Arnault Built a $200 Billion Luxury Empire

Bernard Arnault's incredible journey from a modest background to becoming the richest man in the world is a story of vision and perseverance. Discover the secrets behind his $200 billion luxury empire and the surprising strategies that propelled him to the top.

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon says Europe has a serious problem

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon called Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's coalition idea a fantasy. He cited Europe's shrinking global GDP share as evidence of structural weakness. Dimon argued that Europe's high taxes and debt hinder its economic growth significantly. He contrasted this with America's policies which encourage investment and expansion. Dimon also assured investors that the United States remains a safe haven for investments.

Trump’s 200% tariffs on pharma: Why India’s generic medicines could still remain competitive

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the final stage of his pharmaceutical tariff plan, under which imported generic medicines will continue to enter the US without duties until August 1, 2028.

Transport secretary ‘100% sure’ new cap on bus fares in England is fully funded – UK politics live

Earlier this week, Burnham’s new government faced questions about how the removal of VAT on electricity bills would be fundedGood morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics.Andy Burnham’s new government is facing fresh questions on how it will fund its new policies aimed at easing the cost of living, after the prime minister announced a £2 cap on single bus fares this morning. Continue reading...

Transport secretary quizzed on bus fare change

Transport secretary quizzed on bus fare changeTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedTransport secretary quizzed on bus fare changeCloseMore on this story.SectionNewsPublishedJust nowShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated topicsHeidi AlexanderFollow Heidi Alexanderclose panelYou are now following Heidi AlexanderUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage.Read description

AJ, Hearn & Smith talk Prenga, Fury and becoming undisputed champion

AJ, Hearn & Smith talk Prenga, Fury and undisputed ambitionsTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedAJ, Hearn & Smith talk Prenga, Fury and undisputed ambitionsCloseAnthony Joshua sits down with Eddie Hearn and Frank Smith to discuss his upcoming fight with Kristian Prenga and why he believes he can beat Tyson Fury to become the undisputed champion.Published9 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated topicsAnthony Josh...

Paytm ordered to pay Rs 21,437 for failing to refund cancelled flight ticket

A consumer commission ordered Paytm to refund a cancelled flight ticket. The airline had already sent the refund amount to Paytm. Paytm failed to ensure the customer received the money. The commission found Paytm liable for poor service and deficiency. Paytm must now pay the ticket amount, compensation, and costs.

Why several fertiliser vessels are stranded at Indian ports during kharif sowing season

Congestion has affected several major ports, including Kandla, Mundra, Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) and Chennai. Industry officials said that the situation has been aggravated by the rerouting of vessels due to geopolitical tensions.

Inflation falls slightly to 2.6%

Inflation falls slightly to 2.6%Image source, Getty ImagesByEmer MoreauBusiness reporterPublishedJust nowThe UK rate of inflation has slowed to 2.6% in the year to June, driven down by lower fuel prices, according to new figures.The June rate of inflation fell from the 2.8% recorded for the year to May, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.Food prices also fell, driven by products such as chocolate, beef and margarine.ONS chief economist Grant Fitzner said: "A fall in motor fuel prices,...

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Government to restore £2 cap on bus fares in England

Government to restore £2 cap on bus fares in EnglandImage source, Getty ImagesByKaty AustinTransport correspondentPublishedJust nowThe bus fare cap in England will revert to £2 from January, new prime minister Andy Burnham has announced.The government says the policy, which is expected to cost more than £500m, will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need".The previous Conservative government capped single bus fares in England at £2 in January 2023. It was init...

The borough where families are slowly disappearing

The borough where families are slowly disappearingImage caption, Tiphanie Frutuoso and her husband had their first baby this year and are moving out of London back to Luxembourg, partly because childcare is freeByMeghan Owen, London work and money correspondent, Reporting fromIslington and Jonathan Fagg, England Data UnitPublishedJust nowIslington seems, on the surface, a family-friendly area. Parents push buggies through quiet leafy side streets of this popular neighbourhood that is also within...

Iran’s foreign minister describes moment of attack that killed Khamenei

Abbas Araghchi says he has kept on the move since being pulled from rubble after strike on first day of warIran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has described how he was pulled from the rubble of a leadership compound after the US-Israeli airstrike that killed the country’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, on the first day of the war, and has survived since by constantly moving around the capital, Tehran, by car.In an interview with the Iranian journalist Javad Mogouyi, Araghchi confirmed Israel...

Rupee falls 11 paise to 96.36 against US dollar amid US-Iran tensions, rising crude

The Indian rupee opened lower on Wednesday, facing pressure from rising crude oil prices. Geopolitical tensions and demand for safe-haven assets also weighed on the domestic currency. The Reserve Bank of India's measures are helping to cushion the rupee's decline. Meanwhile, Indian stock markets experienced a downturn in early trade. Foreign institutional investors remained net buyers of equities on Tuesday.

Asian stocks trade in green: Kospi adds 6%, Nikkei jumps over 1,100 points

Asian markets opened higher, mirroring Wall Street's gains as technology stocks rebounded. Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan led the advance, while China also saw gains. Oil prices continued to climb due to threats in the Red Sea region. US markets closed higher overnight, with semiconductor shares driving the upward movement. Investor focus now shifts to upcoming earnings reports from major tech companies.

Pakistan asks US for $10bn lifeline to shore up struggling economy: Report

Pakistan has asked the United States for a $10 billion exchange stabilisation facility in a bid to shore up its fragile economy, according to a source familiar with the matter, as Islamabad looks to ease pressure on its foreign exchange reserves and currency.