India has denied making any payments, in cash or cryptocurrency, to Iran for safe passage of its vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. This clarification follows an incident on April 18 where two Indian vessels were fired upon by Iranian forces and forced to turn back.
Nasdaq rises 1%, Dow, S&P close higher as weak jobs data tempers rate hike bets
U.S. stocks finished higher following a weaker-than-expected jobs report which eased rate hike expectations. Nonfarm payrolls rose by only 29,000, significantly below economists’ forecasts of
October 2, 2026