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NSE:PETRONET News 8 January 2026

Nifty, Sensex slide again on Trump tariff threat and foreign selling — plus 3 stock buys for Jan 8

Nifty, Sensex slide again on Trump tariff threat and foreign selling — plus 3 stock buys for Jan 8

MUMBAI, Jan 8, 2026, 12:06 IST Indian shares slipped again on Thursday, with the Nifty 50 down 0.18% at 26,093.35 and the Sensex off 0.13% at 84,847.3 by 9:55 a.m. local time, as tariff worries and foreign fund selling kept risk appetite thin. Reuters The move matters because investors are heading into a key stretch of quarterly results while the…
8 January 2026
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  • Dollar Weakens on US Government Shutdown Fears and Trade Deficit Woes
    January 29, 2026, 5:53 PM EST. The U.S. dollar weakened amid concerns of a government shutdown this weekend and rising U.S.-Iran tensions. The dollar index fell 0.14% Thursday but recovered slightly as Senate Majority Leader Thune indicated a temporary funding deal. The November trade deficit widened to $56.8 billion, exceeding forecasts and pressuring the dollar. Factory orders surged 2.7%, the biggest gain in six months, providing some relief. Jobless claims data showed mixed signals. The dollar faces pressure from political risks, potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, and speculation around coordinated intervention to strengthen the yen. The euro gained modestly, boosted by a weaker dollar and strong Eurozone economic confidence.
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