Fear looms: Will Donald Trump name US Fed chair Powell’s successor soon? Here’s why markets are wary of ‘shadow chair’ signal
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President Trump's indication of an early Federal Reserve chair nomination, potentially before Jerome Powell's term concludes in 2026, has stirred market anxieties. Investors fear this move could compromise the Fed's independence, leading to conflicting monetary policy signals. Experts warn that a politically influenced appointment might destabilize markets, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the Fed's autonomy.

Asian stocks mixed as oil rises on Iran-Israel tensions, markets wary of Trump’s next move amid inflation, tariff concerns
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Asian markets presented a mixed performance as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounding potential US military action against Iran fueled investor caution. Crude oil prices increased due to concerns about supply disruptions. Central banks, including the Bank of England, are holding steady on interest rates, citing risks from the Israel-Iran conflict.

Air India fares drop after Boeing 787 crash; fleet inspections lead to flight cancellations and reduced operations
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/air-india-fares-drop-after-boeing-787-crash-fleet-inspections-lead-to-flight-cancellations-and-reduced-operations/articleshow/121972169.cms

Following the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash, fares have significantly decreased on both domestic and international routes, with some routes experiencing drops of up to 24%. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson stated that the crashed aircraft had undergone recent checks and monitoring, showing no prior issues.

Indian aviation set to grow by 10% by FY2026, but financial losses likely to persist: ICRA report
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/indian-aviation-set-to-grow-by-10-by-fy2026-but-financial-losses-likely-to-persist-icra-report/articleshow/121973890.cms

India's aviation sector anticipates continued growth in FY2026, with domestic air passenger traffic projected to rise by 7–10%, reaching 175-181 million. Despite this surge and a 16.8% recovery above pre-pandemic levels, the industry is expected to face net losses of Rs 20,000–30,000 crore due to high operating costs, including aviation fuel prices and lease obligations.

Rupee gains 14 paise to 86.59 vs US dollar; oil price dip, FII inflows support recovery, traders eye HDB IPO-linked inflows next week
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/rupee-gains-14-paise-to-86-59-vs-us-dollar-oil-price-dip-fii-inflows-support-recovery-traders-eye-hdb-ipo-linked-inflows-next-week/articleshow/121974206.cms

The rupee strengthened to 86.59 against the US dollar, driven by lower crude oil prices, a weaker dollar, and strong domestic equities. Foreign fund inflows and positive sentiment surrounding the upcoming HDB Financial IPO further supported the rupee's rise. The Sensex and Nifty also saw significant gains, while foreign institutional investors were net buyers.

Isro-HAL deal: HAL bags SSLV tech transfer from ISRO, beating Adani-backed Alpha Design Technologies, BDL-led consortia
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/hal-bags-sslv-tech-transfer-from-isro-beating-adani-backed-bdl-led-consortia/articleshow/121974475.cms

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has secured the bid for the transfer of technology for ISRO's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV). ISRO will support HAL for two years, during which HAL will produce two SSLVs using the existing design. HAL will then be able to modify the design and integrate its own vendors from the third rocket onwards.

Middle-East trade: India Inc faces limited impact from Iran-Israel conflict so far, says CRISIL
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/middle-east-trade-india-inc-faces-limited-impact-from-iran-israel-conflict-so-far-says-crisil/articleshow/121975090.cms