Trump to impose $100,000 fee per year for H-1B visas, in blow to tech
H-1B visas mainly used by tech sector; Microsoft and JPMorgan advise holders to stay in US; over 70% of beneficiaries come from India; latest step in Trump’s broader immigration crackdown
Apple iPhone 17, Air goes on sale with strong demand for Pro models
Apple’s performance in key markets, especially China, under scrutiny as new iPhones hit the shelves amid declining sales and stiff competition from local brands
Oil prices fall as demand concerns overshadow US rate cut buoyancy
Brent crude futures drop 15 cents or 0.2% to $67.29, US West Texas Intermediate futures decline 23 cents or 0.4% to $63.34 barrelÂ
U.S. may cut tariffs on Indian goods, says Chief Economic Adviser
Reciprocal duties could drop to 10–15% as trade talks progress
Nvidia backs Intel with $5 Billion investment amid U.S. government stake
Chip giants to co-develop AI and data center products as Intel seeks revival
Meta launches smart glasses with built-in display, reaching for ‘superintelligence’
New Display glasses have wristband controller; Company’s $800 price tag on new glasses may deter buyers - analysts
Gold eases in international market as dollar firms after Fed meeting, Powell comments
Spot gold dips 0.2% to $3,654.29 per ounce after hitting a record high of $3,707.40 on Wednesday; US gold futures for December delivery slip 0.8% to $3,690
Oil prices hold steady as US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, boosting demand outlook
Brent crude futures slip by 8 cents, or 0.12% to $67.87; US West Texas Intermediate futures drop 10 cents, or 0.16% to $63.95
Apple explores test production of foldable iPhones in Taiwan: report
Apple plans to increase iPhone production by over 10% in 2026, targeting 95 million units, with a foldable model expected to play a crucial role, according to sources
Federal Reserve lowers key US interest rate by 0.25 points in first cut this year
Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals more rate cuts ahead as the central bank lowers benchmark interest rates to 4.00%-4.25%, citing growing concerns over the softening job market
Oil prices ease as traders eye US Fed rate cut amid geopolitical concerns
Geopolitical tensions and expected rate cut provide market floor
China overtakes Germany to enter top 10 on UN’s Global Innovation Index
Switzerland holds first place, followed by Sweden and the US; other nations include South Korea, Singapore, Britain, Finland, the Netherlands and Denmark
India’s push for EU trade deal hit by basmati rice dispute with Pakistan: Financial Times
Brussels plays for time as New Delhi and neighbouring Pakistan press competing claims to grain’s protected status
Oil prices hold steady as markets await Fed rate decision
Concerns over potential Russian supply disruption support prices; US crude stockpiles fell last week, industry data shows
Gold at record-highs in international markets as dollar dips ahead of key Federal Reserve’s meet
Spot gold rises 0.3% to $3,688.41 per ounce after hitting a record high of $3,697.05 earlier in the session