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Why OPEC+ kept oil output unchanged as Iran war pushes Brent toward $100
OPEC+ decided to keep its oil production policy unchanged for October at a meeting on Sunday. The decision comes as the group faces a highly…
How did 769,000 Americans become 401(k) millionaires despite rising retirement worries?
The number of 401(k) millionaires has hit a record high.The number of Fidelity Investments 401(k) accounts with at least $1 million reached 769,000 in the…
Why is the S&P 500 at risk of a crash? CAPE ratio, Fed rates and Trump policies raise concerns
The S&P 500 is close to a record high, but investors may have a reason to be careful. The index is near its all-time high…
Why can’t Trump get the low interest rates he wants? Inflation, AI explain
Donald Trump wants much lower interest rates, but inflation is making that difficult. President Trump has repeatedly criticized the Federal Reserve for not cutting interest…
Engineering goods exporters seek mandate on carbon emission certificate under EU norms
New Delhi: Engineering goods exporters have sought a mandate from the government on carbon emission certificates as without it, small companies would be unable to…
Govt mulls FDI liberalisation in plantation sector
New Delhi: The government is considering liberalising foreign direct investment (FDI) norms in the plantation sector by bringing more commercial crops under the ambit, an…
GST Council meeting likely to be postponed, say sources
The 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting is likely to be postponed, with a final decision expected tomorrow after consultations…
India emerges as key diesel supplier to Europe as Russian, US flows falter
New Delhi: India has emerged as a crucial source of diesel for Europe, supplying about 60 per cent of the fuel transiting the Bab-el-Mandeb to…
VW’s surprise job-slashing deal is a big win for its bosses
The casual observer might interpret the agreement on September 3rd between Volkswagen’s management and trade unions as Mitbestimmung (co-determination) in action. In fact, far from…
How Oura’s rings found their way onto millions of fingers
When Oura started out in 2013, wearable health devices, such as FitBits, were mostly the purview of fitness-neurotics. The company’s Finnish founders, however, had two…