US stocks today: Wall Street nears record high after lower than expected inflation; Dow jumps 400 points, Nasdaq gains 0.99%

Wall Street charged towards record highs on Tuesday after fresh data showed inflation across the United States was slightly cooler than economists prediction, fuelling hopes that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates in September.The S&P 500 climbed 0.85% or 54 points, looking set to surpass its all-time high reached just two weeks ago. The…

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No upper hand for US? Why Donald Trump has extended tariff truce with China for another 90 days – explained

Experts believe Trump has not been able to effectively influence China with his trade war tactics. (AI image) US President Trump has extended the trade ceasefire with China by an additional 90 days, temporarily averting a potential economic confrontation between the world’s largest economies. Trump said he has been “dealing very nicely with China” as…

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‘Creating false narrative’: Oil ministry reacts to ‘fear mongering’ on 20% ethanol-blended petrol on vehicles; Here’s what it said

The ministry of petroleum and natural gas on Tuesday strongly rejected what it calls “fear-mongering” over the performance and safety of E20 fuel, a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol, saying claims of drastic fuel efficiency loss and insurance issues are “misplaced” and “creating a false narrative.”In a detailed press release on Tuesday, the…

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‘Not qualified for certain high-risk airports’: DGCA issues show-cause notice to IndiGo over simulator training lapses for 1,700 pilots; airline responds

NEW DELHI: The directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) has issued a show cause notice to IndiGo over alleged lapses in simulator training for nearly 1,700 pilots, PTI reported quoting sources on Tuesday.The notice was sent after the regulator scrutinised records and reviewed IndiGo’s responses submitted last month.Confirming that the airline is currently reviewing the…

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