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Diversify in quality bonds, forex to manage market volatility amid economi
Updated : 4 months ago IST
As global markets continue to face uncertainty, investors should focus on diversification through quality bonds and foreign exchange (FX) strategies to manage volatility, HSBC said in its latest report.
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Fin Min urges eligible employees and NPS subscribers to opt for UPS by Nov
Updated : 4 months ago IST
With the deadline fast approaching, the Ministry of Finance has reminded eligible Central Government employees and National Pension System (NPS) subscribers to submit their requests for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) by November 30, 2025.
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Gold to stay elevated as demand from central banks and ETFs surges: HSBC
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Retail demand, especially via gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has surged since mid-2024. The report notes that the same factors driving central-bank accumulation, economic uncertainty, inflation risks, and weakening confidence in the US dollar have "significantly boosted interest in inves
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Pakistan's unchecked inflation crisis highlights public despair
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Pakistan's short-term inflation has risen for the 16th straight week as food and energy prices continue to climb. Supply disruptions from the Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure and rising sugar and meat costs have deepened market shortages, straining households already struggling with shrin
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From "nightmare" to newfound chemistry: Trump and Mamdani strike unexpecte
Updated : 4 months ago IST
US President Donald Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met at the White House for a cooperative discussion focused on affordability and housing. Despite past clashes, both struck a friendly tone, with Trump defending Mamdani from tough questions and praising their shared ideas.
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Rupee at record low against USD; Experts say foreign outflows weigh heavy
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The higher US interest rates and a cautious risk appetite among foreign investors are also resulting in continuous pressure on the Indian Rupee. Experts believed that the rupee's weakness is being reinforced by deteriorating trade fundamentals.
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India's HSBC flash PMI falls to six-month low at 59.9 in Nov from 60.4 in
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index, which tracks the combined performance of the country's manufacturing and services sectors, slipped to 59.9 in November from 60.4 in October, hitting a six-month low, according to data released by S&P Global.
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India to maintain stable policy amid moderate inflation, good growth: Ashw
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday assured that India will continue to provide a stable policy environment, ongoing regulatory simplification, robust economic growth and very moderate inflation in the years ahead, conditions he said are ideal for investors.
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Pakistan's governance failure turns everyday fruits into luxury items for
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Fruit prices in Pakistan have surged after the Afghanistan border closure halted supplies. Markets are running empty, prices have doubled, and vendors blame poor oversight and profiteering. Low-income families can no longer afford basic fruit, and sellers urge the government to restore impor
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RBI should deliver additional 50bps cuts over next 12 months & depart from
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should move away from its recent neutral policy stance and deliver an additional 50 basis points of rate cuts over the next 12 months, according to a report by Amundi, a French asset management company.
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RBI likely to cut Repo Rate by 25 bps in December policy meeting: Morgan S
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The report highlighted that its expectation is driven mainly by continued downside surprises in headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation. "On monetary policy, we expect the RBI to ease rates 25bp in the Dec-25 policy meeting, with a terminal policy rate of 5.25 per cent".
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Trump says inflation back to "normal" levels, vows further price relief
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump defended his economic policies, claiming inflation is back to "normal" and will fall further. He blamed Joe Biden for earlier price rises and praised McDonald's for cheaper meals, while inflation remains above the US Federal Reserve's 2 per cent target, according to
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