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A diversified bond portfolio can balance varying levels of risk, safety and potential yield. Here’s how different bonds may work together.
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One bond is good. A mix of bonds is better

When you invest in a bond, you lend money to a government, public-sector undertaking or company for a specified period, in return for interest. But…

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Understand the basics of bonds—from issuers and coupon rates to maturity - and see how fixed-income investments can help build predictable returns.
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Bonds 101: The simplest way to make your money work harder

If you are new to bonds, terms such as coupon rate, yield, maturity and credit rating can make them seem more complicated than they really…

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India-US ‘economic partnership continues’ to grow despite pending trade deal: USISPF CEO Mukesh Aghi

New Delhi: US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mukesh Aghi on Friday said that the economic partnership between India and…

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India’s forex reserves rise $1.08 billion to $676.237 billion in week ended July 17

India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.08 billion to $676.237 billion in the week ended July 17, according to data released by the Reserve Bank…

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Trump’s 10% tariff blow that could work in India’s favour

India’s exporters may face a higher cost burden from the additional 10% Section 301 tariff imposed by the US, but the move could also create…

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Gulf states seen splurging on debt to build new Hormuz bypasses

Traders are preparing for a spike in borrowing from Persian Gulf nations as the region’s oil exporters seek financing to build costly bypasses around the…

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US Sec 301 tariffs unlikely to hit India’s exports, textiles need close watch, says FIEO chief

New Delhi: India’s exports are unlikely to be significantly impacted by the latest tariffs imposed by the United States, although the textile sector will require…

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India’s private sector growth hits over four-year low

India’s private sector growth eased to over a four-year low as weaker demand and slowing services activity weighed on business expansion, according to a private…

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Pronto doubles down on headcam use, to expand recorded home services for AI training
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Pronto doubles down on headcam use, to expand recorded home services for AI training

Home services startup Pronto is scaling up Pronto Verified, its premium booking service in which customers can opt to have household jobs recorded using head…

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Conservation agriculture can boost wheat protein content by up to 12%, improve water efficiency: Study

Conservation agriculture combined with subsurface drip irrigation can significantly improve wheat grain protein content while increasing crop yields and reducing water and nitrogen requirements, according…

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