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Global Markets & Equities 09 Oct 2026, 01:50 AM IST

U.S. and Eurozone Bond Yields Climb Relentlessly as Markets Reprice the Rate Path

Global bond markets extended their selloff as U.S. Treasury yields and eurozone sovereign yields pushed higher, underscoring a sharp repricing of interest-rate expectations across developed markets. The move has intensified pressure on duration-sensitive assets and raised fresh questions about how long central banks can keep policy restrictive before growth and financing conditions begin to crack.

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Global Economy & Central Banks08 Oct 2026, 01:59 AM IST

Supertanker Charter From Gulf Coast to China Hits $76 Million as Tanker Supply Tightens

A charter for a very large crude carrier from the U.S. Gulf Coast to China has reportedly reached $76 million, about 10 times the pre-war level, underscoring how sharply shipping markets have tightened amid conflict in the Persian Gulf. The surge reflects a shortage of available tankers, longer voyage economics, and heightened risk premiums that are rippling through global energy trade.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition05 Oct 2026, 02:36 AM IST

Deep Earth Forces Are Nudging Time Itself, Lengthening the Day Beyond 24 Hours

Scientists are refining a long-running explanation for why Earth’s rotation is not perfectly fixed: processes deep inside the planet can subtly alter the length of a day. The effect is tiny on human timescales, but it matters for precision navigation, satellite operations, and the long-term calibration of global timekeeping.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning05 Oct 2026, 12:52 AM IST

Bessent Dismisses Yield Spike Fears as AI Bubble Talk Grows

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sought to calm markets over rising bond yields and renewed warnings that artificial intelligence stocks may be overheating. His remarks come as investors weigh whether higher long-term rates are a healthy sign of growth or a warning that valuations have outrun fundamentals. The comments add a policy voice to a market debate already testing risk appetite across global equities.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition03 Oct 2026, 06:24 PM IST

Scientists Test Underwater Umbrellas to Shield Coral Reefs as Early Results Show Promise

Researchers have developed underwater shading systems designed to reduce heat stress on coral reefs, a low-tech intervention aimed at buying time as oceans warm. Early testing suggests the method can help protect corals during extreme temperature spikes, though scientists caution it is not a substitute for cutting greenhouse-gas emissions.

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Global Markets & Equities03 Oct 2026, 04:20 PM IST

Cramer Says Micron’s Boom-Bust Era Is Over as Memory Tightness Reshapes the Cycle

Micron Technology is drawing renewed bullish attention after Jim Cramer argued that the company’s long-running boom-and-bust pattern has ended “at last,” reflecting a structural shift in the memory market. The call comes as analysts and industry reports point to persistent RAM shortages, improving pricing power, and a more disciplined supply backdrop that could extend well beyond the current quarter.

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Global Markets & Equities03 Oct 2026, 07:13 AM IST

California Sues to Block Trump Move to Weaken Fuel Economy Rules

California and a coalition of states and cities have filed suit to stop the Trump administration from rolling back federal vehicle fuel-economy standards, escalating a high-stakes fight over climate policy, consumer costs and the reach of federal authority. The case could shape the future of U.S. auto regulation and influence how investors assess the electric-vehicle transition, automakers’ compliance costs and long-term fuel demand.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (09:17 PM IST)

Rivian recalls about 14 R2 vehicles over loosely tightened battery packs

Rivian Automotive said it has identified a battery-pack fastening issue affecting roughly 14 R2 vehicles and has already corrected the problem on the assembly line. The company said the defect was tied to improperly tightened battery packs, a quality-control lapse that appears limited in scope but underscores the scrutiny facing EV manufacturers as they scale production.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (06:50 PM IST)

Trump Administration Reportedly Redirects Human Rights Funds Toward Far-Right Causes Abroad

The Trump administration has moved to steer U.S. democracy and human rights funding toward projects aligned with far-right political causes overseas, according to reporting cited by CNN and other outlets. The shift marks a sharp departure from long-standing U.S. foreign policy practice, raising questions about the politicization of aid and the future of America’s democracy-promotion agenda.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceJust now (12:35 PM IST)

Putin Says Russia Is Ready to Use ‘Every Weapon’ to Defend Kaliningrad, Escalating Tensions With the West

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Western governments that Moscow is prepared to use “every weapon” at its disposal to defend the Kaliningrad exclave, a heavily militarized Russian territory wedged between NATO members Poland and Lithuania. He said Russia is not threatening anyone and is responding to what he described as increasingly hostile Western statements, sharpening already fraught tensions over the Baltic region.

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