Dow Futures Rebound, Crypto Crashes $18B in a Day
**Dow Futures Bounce Back Over 500 Points After Trump’s Trade Reversal**
U.S. stock futures surged by more than 500 points late Sunday, recovering from Friday’s major slump. The sharp rebound followed another sudden policy shift by President Donald Trump on the ongoing trade tensions with China. Investors welcomed the reversal, hoping it signals a more stable path ahead in the trade talks that have been unsettling global markets.
**India and U.S. Resume Key Trade Talks in Washington**
A high-level Indian delegation is headed to Washington this week to continue discussions on a potential bilateral trade agreement with the United States. These talks are part of ongoing efforts to deepen economic ties between the two countries and resolve issues around tariffs, market access, and digital trade.
**Israel Prepares to Receive Final Hostages as Ceasefire Holds**
Israel is preparing to welcome home the last 20 living hostages from Gaza as part of a landmark ceasefire agreement. The exchange also includes the return of several deceased individuals. This marks a critical moment in the peace process after two years of conflict, offering hope for lasting stability in the region.
**Retail Inflation Drops to 1.54% in September, Lowest in Over 8 Years**
India’s retail inflation rate fell to just 1.54% in September 2025, the lowest since June 2017. This drop is mainly due to lower food prices, which helped ease consumer cost pressures. Economists say this could give the Reserve Bank of India more flexibility with interest rates going forward.
**Crypto Market Suffers Record $18 Billion One-Day Crash**
The global crypto market took a massive hit, losing $18.2 billion in value within a single day. The sell-off was triggered by President Trump’s announcement of potential 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin fell from $115,000 to $103,000, Ether dropped from $4,300 to $3,700, and Solana slid from $223 to $178. This is now the biggest one-day loss in crypto history.
**HCLTech Q2 Results: Revenue Grows 10.7%, Guidance Stays Steady**
HCL Technologies reported a 10.7% year-on-year increase in revenue for the second quarter of FY26. The company has kept its full-year revenue growth forecast unchanged at 3% to 5%, suggesting confidence in its business despite global uncertainties.
**Tata Sons Needs Public Listing for Better Transparency, Say Experts**
Experts believe that while internal disagreements within Tata Trusts may exist, reports of a serious rift are exaggerated. They argue that listing Tata Sons on the stock exchange would bring more transparency and protect minority investors, strengthening corporate governance.
**Tata Capital Stock Debuts Quietly After India’s Biggest IPO of 2025**
Tata Capital made its stock market debut at ₹330 per share—just a 1.2% gain over its issue price of ₹326. Despite being India’s largest IPO of the year at ₹15,500 crore, investor response was mild. The shares were fully subscribed during the three-day offering window.
**Adani Seeks Supreme Court Approval to Buy Sahara Properties**
Adani Properties has approached the Supreme Court as a potential buyer of 88 properties owned by Sahara Group. The company is supporting Sahara’s plea for court approval to proceed with the sale and is requesting to be heard in the legal proceedings.
**Zoho Founder Warns of AI Market Bubble**
Sridhar Vembu, founder of software firm Zoho, has raised concerns about overhyped valuations in the artificial intelligence sector. While he agrees that AI has long-term potential, he cautioned that current market trends are driven by unrealistic financial expectations and could lead to a bubble burst.
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