Crude crashes below $100: Brent, WTI hit over two-month lows after midterm elections
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/crude-crashes-below-100-brent-wti-hit-over-two-month-lows-as-trump-loses-us-midterm-elections/articleshow/135555678.cms

Oil prices experienced a notable downturn, with Brent crude slipping below $95 and WTI declining beneath $90. This trend follows substantial losses from earlier sessions, influenced by the political shifts stemming from the US midterm elections. The election results could reshape President Donald Trump's stance towards the Iran conflict, opening doors for potential negotiations.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex soars 1,400 points, NSE Nifty50 gains 1%
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/sensex-stock-market-today-05-november-2026-live-updates-nse-bse-gift-nifty-50-top-gainers-losers-mcx-stocks-in-focus-market-news/liveblog/135556926.cms

Diwali bonanza: Investors get Rs 6.9 L cr richer - top reasons behind stock market rally
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/diwali-bonanza-on-dalal-street-bse-sensex-nse-nifty50-rise-on-november-5-2026-top-reasons-why-stock-market-is-rising/articleshow/135559225.cms

Dalal Street witnessed a major surge as Sensex soared over 1,600 points and Nifty50 gained 2%. This rise in the market was supported by a decline in crude oil prices and returning foreign investor interest. The US midterm election results also contributed positively to market sentiment globally. Broader market indices and banking stocks joined in the rally, reflecting widespread investor confidence.

What is the gold price prediction for Dhanteras week? Check outlook on November 5, 2026
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/gold-silver-price-prediction-today-what-is-the-gold-rate-outlook-for-november-05-2026-should-you-buy-or-sell-mcx-gold-mcx-silver-dhanteras-diwali/articleshow/135561157.cms

Gold and silver price prediction today: MCX Gold has rebounded from its recent lows following the market's reaction to the US Midterm Election results. Prices have managed to sustain above the long-term support zone formed by previous swing lows, which has been sustained since January 2026. Gold is likely to face an immediate resistance around 147,500.

Rs 35 lakh cash, other agents' names on policies: Insurance agent gets tax notice
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/insurance-agent-deposited-rs-35-lakh-in-cash-collected-as-policy-premiums-tax-officer-called-it-unexplained-money-saying-his-name-was-missing-from-some-policies-why-itat-jaipur-gave-full-relief/articleshow/135563142.cms

The insurance agent in the case deposited Rs 35 lakh in cash into his bank account. The department classified the amount as “unexplained money” and sought details of its source. The man maintained that the cash was not his personal money but represented insurance premiums collected from customers who had bought policies through him.

How government can look to abolish LTCG tax; SBI report lists ways
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/four-ways-in-which-government-can-look-to-abolish-ltcg-tax-for-all-class-of-investors-what-sbi-report-says/articleshow/135565859.cms

A complete removal of LTCG tax could encourage higher market turnover after a specified period, even if the STT rate remained unchanged. STT collections are currently estimated at around Rs 73,000 crore for FY27. These receipts could rise in the coming years even if changes to LTCG taxation are introduced gradually.

Sensex, Nifty rise over 8% in just 6 sessions as FIIs pour in money; but is the rally sustainable?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/investors-richer-by-rs-29-lakh-crore-as-sensex-nifty-rise-over-8-fiis-pour-in-money-but-will-rally-last/articleshow/135578587.cms

The latest rally has extended the market's winning streak to six consecutive sessions. During this period, the Sensex has gained 6,063.98 points, or 8.27%, while the Nifty has advanced 1,837.75 points, which is an increase of 8%. Despite the recent recovery, the Nifty50 and Sensex remain down 6.1% and 6.9%, respectively, in 2026.