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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 04 Oct 2026, 02:18 PM IST

Fed Rate-Hike Bets Fade as US Labor Market Cools Sharply

Traders have sharply reduced expectations for another Federal Reserve rate hike later this year after a weaker-than-expected US jobs report signaled a cooling labor market. The economy added just 29,000 jobs last month, far below forecasts, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, reinforcing the view that policymakers may have less room to tighten further even as inflation remains a concern.

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National Governance & Policy14 Oct 2026, 12:44 PM IST

Rubio Set for India Visit Next Week as Energy Talks Take Centre Stage

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to travel to India next week for high-level discussions on energy cooperation, with stops planned in Mumbai and Jamnagar after an earlier visit to Samarkand in Uzbekistan. The itinerary points to a visit that could blend strategic diplomacy with commercial energy interests, underscoring the growing importance of India-U.S. engagement on supply chains, investment, and long-term energy security.

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India Sports & Cricket1h ago

Gukesh's grit lifts India past Germany as women overpower Uzbekistan at Chess Olympiad

India enjoyed a near-perfect ninth round at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, with both the men's and women's teams delivering crucial victories to stay in contention for the title. World champion D. Gukesh produced the standout result, recovering from an inferior position to beat Alexander Donchenko and seal a 2.5-1.5 win over Germany, while the women defeated host Uzbekistan 3-1.

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India Sports & Cricket9h ago

Savitha Shri rescues India against China as men crush Uzbekistan 2 in Chess Olympiad surge

B. Savitha Shri produced another crucial late intervention to keep India alive in the women's title race, defeating Zhai Mo on the fourth board to secure a 2-2 draw against sole leaders China in the penultimate round of the Chess Olympiad at Samarkand. In the open section, India delivered a commanding 3.5-0.5 win over Uzbekistan 2 to stay in sole second place, setting up a tense final-round finish in both events.

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