Asian stocks: Markets trade in green on US interest rate cut hopes; Nikkei adds over 700 points, Kospi gains 2.7%

Asian stocks mostly rose on Friday, driven by hopes of US interest rate cuts and significant investments in artificial intelligence. Japanese tech firms surged after Hitachi partnered with OpenAI, following similar deals by Samsung and SK hynix. This global rally, pushing markets to record highs, is also supported by a slowing US labor market.

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Taylor Swift releases ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ marking her return to upbeat pop: Know release date, features, and more

Taylor Swift has released her 12th album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” featuring Sabrina Carpenter. This highly anticipated album follows Swift regaining her music masters and her engagement to Travis Kelce. Recorded during her record-breaking Eras tour, the project signals a return to upbeat pop, co-produced with Max Martin and Shellback, marking a significant shift…

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Groundwater levels improve up to 1.2m, but borewell-heavy Bengaluru still ‘critical’

Bengaluru’s groundwater levels improved by 0.5 to 1.2 meters last year, primarily due to rain, recharge structures, and treated wastewater reuse. BWSSB initiatives, including mandatory RWH and lake rejuvenation, significantly contributed. Despite this positive trend and increased water availability, the city remains in the ‘over-exploited’ category due to its heavy reliance on borewells, indicating partial…

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Inflation outlook: Indian households expect price pressure to cool; here’s what RBI survey says

Indian households anticipate relief from rising prices, as the RBI’s September 2025 survey indicates easing inflation expectations. While current inflation perception slightly increased to 7.4%, future price increases across major categories like food and services are expected to slow. Both three-month and one-year inflation expectations have dropped, signalling reduced cost-of-living pressures.

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Gold price prediction: What’s the outlook for October 3, 2025? Gold trend bullish, but a ‘sell on rise’ strategy makes sense

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to maintain bullish momentum long-term, but intraday traders can consider a “sell on rise” strategy today. Technical indicators suggest a temporary correction due to overbought conditions and profit-booking near the 117250-117400 resistance. This high-risk, short-term trade targets 116400 with a stop-loss at 118200.

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