Business

September 18, 2026 8:21 AM

Stocks rise as oil dips, yen wobbles ahead of BOJ

Asian stocks rose and the dollar held its ground on Friday as investors contended with global policymakers ramping up efforts to rein in inflation, with a dip in oil prices improving sentiment ahead of an expected rate hike from the Bank of Japan. Monetary policy response is in focus this week as t...

September 17, 2026 4:33 PM

Stock markets close flat after US Fed rate hike; NSE IPO in focus

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed nearly flat on Thursday as caution prevailed after the US Federal Reserve increased its interest rates and indicated further tightening in monetary policy. Giving up intraday gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 21.86 points, or 0.03 per cent, to settle at...

September 17, 2026 1:22 PM

India a market of tremendous importance: Infineon CEO

Terming India a market of "tremendous importance", German semiconductor major Infineon Technologies’ CEO Jochen Hanebeck on Thursday said the country's chip ecosystem is entering an exciting new chapter, underpinned by economic growth, deep industrial ambitions, and expanding technological capabil...

September 17, 2026 10:24 AM

Stock markets trade marginally higher after US Fed rate hike; NSE IPO in focus

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading marginally higher in early trade on Thursday as crude oil prices eased slightly from their recent highs, although caution prevailed after the US Federal Reserve's rate hike and indications of further tightening. Foreign fund outflows and muted ...

September 17, 2026 8:36 AM

Shares tick higher as Fed hikes rates, dollar jumps with short-term yields

Shares edged up in Asia on Thursday as investors bet the Federal Reserve is finally getting the jump on inflation, delivering its first rate hike in more than three years and calming a global bond selloff that had sent long-term yields soaring. The U.S. dollar hit a seven-week high against its majo...