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Aussie gains on jobs surprise; dollar firms on ‘Trump trade’

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The Australian dollar rose on Thursday after employment numbers beat forecasts for a sixth straight month, while the dollar held near an 11-week high as it drew

Oil edges up from two-week lows as investors await US inventory data

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices edged higher on Thursday from two-week lows, with investors eyeing developments in the Middle East and more details on China's stimulus plans, as well

Nifty, Sensex open flat, Experts expect Diwali festivities to cheer markets

Mumbai (Maharshtra) , October 17 (ANI): Indian stock markets on Thursday opened flat as the balancing by FIIs selling and DIIs buying continues.The Nifty...

Aussie benefits from jobs surprise; dollar firms

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The Australian dollar rose on Thursday after employment numbers beat forecasts for a sixth month, while the dollar held near an 11-week high as it drew additional

PFC Infra Finance IFSC to begin operations as a Finance Company in GIFT City, Gujarat

New Delhi , October 17 (ANI): PFC Infra Finance IFSC Limited (PIFIL), received approval from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to begin...

Asia stocks stall on China housing plan, ‘Trump trade’ lifts dollar

By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Asian shares gave back early gains on Thursday as a housing policy briefing in China underwhelmed investors, while the dollar stood near 2-1/2 month highs on the

Piyush Goyal holds meeting to address concerns of pharmaceutical exporters

New Delhi , October 17 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently held a crucial meeting with several prominent stakeholders from the...

Individuals, businesses are increasingly defaulting on microloans. Both lenders & borrowers at fault

Data from microfinance industry bodies shows microloan delinquency ratios are rising once again, after having fallen consistently 2021 onwards. Lenders must do deeper checks, say experts.

Aussie jumps on jobs surprise, dollar holds steady

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The Australian dollar charged higher on Thursday after employment numbers beat forecasts for a sixth month, while the dollar held near an 11-week high as it drew

‘Trump trade’ lifts dollar, Asia stocks await China news

By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian shares steadied on Thursday ahead of a housing policy briefing in China that has raised expectations of support for the ailing property sector, while the

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.