Copper prices are expected to extend their bull run into the first half of 2026, supported by persistent global supply constraints, limited new mine capacity and a recovery in demand across key consuming sectors, analysts and industry participants said.
Reflation in the Indian economy, a possible revival in corporate earnings, and the return of foreign portfolio investors are among the positive signs that Indian equities will push higher year-on-year through the New Year - 2026, according to a report by Standard Chartered.
The domestic benchmark equity indices opened lower on Friday, signalling the absence of a traditional Santa rally in the Indian markets amid weak momentum and continued foreign fund outflows.
BJP National President Nitin Nabin is set to visit Guwahati on Friday as part of his two-day visit to Assam. He will attend the BJP Executive Meeting today at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra.
The political landscape in Bangladesh has been witnessing some significant moments in the country ahead of the national parliamentary polls in February 2026 and with the current shifts in the country's political trajectory, the student-led National Citizen Party (NCP), formed in the afterma
As the world approaches the end of 2025, the year is likely to be remembered as a "tariff-ied" one from a global trade and economic perspective, while 2026 may emerge as a crucial year of transition, according to a report by HSBC Asset Management.
The Reserve Bank of India is expected to inject liquidity of around Rs 1.5 lakh crore to Rs 2.5 lakh crore during the first quarter (January-March) of calendar year 2026 through open market operations (OMOs), according to a report by HSBC Asset Management.
Bastar Inspector General (IG) P Sundarraj has reiterated the commitment to end Naxalism in the country by March 2026, saying that effective action is continuously being taken as per the central and state governments' orders.
Two-time Olympic medallist and former world champion PV Sindhu has been elected Chair of the BWF Athletes' Commission for the 2026-2029 term, as per Olympics.com.
DGP Khurania expressed the Odisha police's full commitment to this mission, emphasising recent successes in ongoing operations against Naxal groups in the state.
Emerging Indian tennis talent, Dhakshineswar Suresh, has been named as a wild card entrant for the singles main draw for Bengaluru Open's landmark 10th edition, scheduled to be held from January 5-11, 2026, at the S M Krishna Tennis Stadium, Bengaluru
Geopolitical developments could also influence prices in the coming months. "Russia and Ukraine are serious about settling down. There are peace talks happening," he said. He also referred to trade discussions, noting, "Between India and the US, tariff talks are going on. If these two subjec