Iceland counts votes in tight referendum on EU membership talks

A salary hike often brings the temptation to increase SIP investments and accelerate wealth creation. However, simply putting the entire increment into mutual fund SIPs without reviewing financial priorities can create an imbalance in a portfolio. Here are key factors you should consider before increasing your SIP amount. Review your financial foundation first According to…

Oil prices dropped by more than $4 a barrel on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump refrained from launching a fresh attack on Iran and instead signalled a willingness to pursue a quick agreement aimed at ending Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Crude oil price on August 3 Brent crude futures…

The national index posted a 1.1 percent annual gain in May, its first reading above 1 percent in 2026. The 10-city composite rose 2.4 percent year over year, and the 20-city composite advanced 1.6 percent. Month over month, prices nationally grew 0.6 percent – positive, but below the historical May average of 1.0 percent recorded…

A view of the Damietta Port in Egypt where a drone attack caused fire on two ships, in this undated social media video obtained by Reuters on July 30, 2026. Damietta Port Authority | Reuters Egypt said Thursday that a drone hit two ships at its Mediterranean port of Damietta, as attacks on energy infrastructure…

Many mutual fund investors may be paying more than they realise. Zerodha cofounder Nithin Kamath has urged investors to check whether they are investing through direct or regular mutual fund plans, saying a large number of people do not understand the difference.   In a post on X, Kamath said investors should review their…