US stock markets today (April 13, 2026): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as US-Iran talks fail; oil surge unsettles investors

US stock markets today (April 13, 2026): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as US-Iran talks fail; oil surge unsettles investors

Wall Street opened the week on a cautious note, with key indices slipping on Monday as the collapse of US-Iran peace talks over the weekend rekindled geopolitical concerns and clouded the outlook for equities.Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 356.14 points, or 0.72%, to 47,572.11, while the S&P 500 dropped 22.25 points, or 0.33%, to 6,794.64…

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Iranian currency Rial hits 1.58 million per US dollar: Economy in freefall after war, civilian sector collapses

Iranian currency Rial hits 1.58 million per US dollar: Economy in freefall after war, civilian sector collapses

Iran’s currency has plunged sharply in the free market, with rates hovering around 15,69,410–15,80,000 Rial per US dollar, underlining deepening stress in an economy battered by war, sanctions and internal disruption, according to Bonbast data.Average rates stood at 156,9410 (sell) and 15,68,410 (buy), with extremes ranging between 14, 64,500 and 17,20,500 Rial, signalling heightened volatility…

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Stock market holiday on Ambedkar Jayanti? Are NSE, BSE open or closed on April 14 - check details

Stock market holiday on Ambedkar Jayanti? Are NSE, BSE open or closed on April 14 – check details

Domestic stock exchanges NSE and BSE will remain closed for trading on Tuesday, April 14, on account of Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti, with activity across commodity markets also partially impacted.Equity markets, NSE and BSE, will remain closed for the entire day, halting trading in stocks, derivatives and equities-linked segments.Commodity markets will see a split…

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Flipkart rejigs Myntra leadership, Sharon Pais to lead

Flipkart rejigs Myntra leadership, Sharon Pais to lead

Bengaluru: IPO-bound Flipkart Group on Monday announced a leadership change at Myntra, naming Sharon Pais as the head of the fashion e-tailer with immediate effect, while current chief executive Nandita Sinha moves on from the company.Sinha will continue to support the business over the coming months to ensure continuity, the company said.Pais will report to…

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Gold price today (April 13, 2026): How much 18K, 22K and 24K gold costs in your city? Check prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai & more

Gold price today (April 13, 2026): How much 18K, 22K and 24K gold costs in your city? Check prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai & more

Gold prices slipped on Monday, weighed down by rising geopolitical tensions after the collapse of US-Iran talks, which lifted oil prices, stoked inflation concerns and dampened expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts.In the domestic futures market, gold contracts traded lower, reflecting cautious sentiment among investors tracking global cues and macroeconomic risks.Data from the Multi…

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Bank holiday on April 14? Check where banks are closed or open on Ambedkar Jayanti 2026, Vishu, Baisakhi; state-wise list

Bank holiday on April 14? Check where banks are closed or open on Ambedkar Jayanti 2026, Vishu, Baisakhi; state-wise list

Bank branches will remain closed across most cities on April 14, 2026 on account of Ambedkar Jayanti, with the holiday observed under the RBI’s Negotiable Instruments Act calendar, while select locations will continue operations.Ambedkar Jayanti, which falls on a Tuesday this year, is a gazetted holiday marking the birth anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the…

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