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Rupee recovers 15 paise from all-time low to 91.50 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Jan 22 (PTI) The rupee rebounded from its all-time low levels and gained 15 paise to trade at 91.50 against the US dollar in early deals on Thursday, on improved risk appetite after Donald Trump said that he had no intention of applying tariffs on Europe for Greenland acquisition. Forex traders said investors’ sentiments improved after President Trump announced in Davos on Wednesday that he was scrapping his planned tariffs on eight European nations in an effort to force US control over Greenland. Moreover, a positive trend in domestic equities also helped in the rebound of the domestic unit.

Trump backs down on Greenland and cancels tariff threat after NATO agrees to future Arctic deal

DAVOS, Switzerland, January 22, 2026 (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday scrapped the tariffs that he threatened to impose on eight European nations to press for U.S. control over Greenland, pulling a dramatic reversal shortly after insisting he wanted to get the island “including right, title and ownership.” In a post on his social media site, Trump said he had agreed with the head of NATO on a “framework of a future deal” on Arctic security, potentially defusing tension that had far-reaching geopolitical implications. He said “additional discussions” on Greenland were being held concerning the Golden Dome missile defense

SIR deadline likely be extended in Bengal as EC reviews top court directives: Official

Kolkata, Jan 21 (PTI) The EC is considering extending the deadline for the SIR exercise in West Bengal, with the publication of the final voters’ list likely to be deferred beyond the scheduled date of February 14, an official of the poll panel said on Wednesday. Compliance with multiple directions issued by the Supreme Court may make it difficult to adhere to the existing timeline, he said, adding that no final decision has been taken so far. “Implementing all the Supreme Court’s instructions within the existing timeline is challenging. Additional time may be required,” he added. The Election Commission (EC)

Gold soars near Rs 1.60 lakh/10g; silver hits record Rs 3.34 lakh/kg on global buying rush

New Delhi, Jan 21 (PTI) Extending the record-breaking rally, gold prices surged to a new high near Rs 1.60 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, while silver scaled a fresh peak of Rs 3.34 lakh per kg amid a worldwide chase for safe-haven assets. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity soared by Rs 6,500, or 4.24 per cent, to Rs 1,59,700 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). On Tuesday, gold breached the crucial Rs 1.5 lakh-per-10-gram milestone in the national capital for the first time. Silver

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