Month: August 2026
S&P 500 jumps 10.2% in first half of 2026: What history says could happen next
The S&P 500 had a strong start to 2026. The index gained 10.2% on a total-return basis during the first half of 2026, putting it…
India allows duty-free sugar imports as prices climb ahead of festive season
Centre on Thursday permitted duty-free imports of 1 million metric tonnes of sugar as domestic prices continue to climb, with the move aimed at improving…
India eases rules for rupee export payments, seeks to widen trade settlement
NEW DELHI: India on Thursday eased rules on rupee export payments, putting them on par with foreign-currency earnings for trade-policy benefits, aiming to promote wider…
Irregular income? Bonds can bring some rhythm to it
As careers move away from the traditional fixed-salary model, a growing number of people are earning income that doesn’t arrive on a predictable schedule. This…
Crypto stocks surge as Trump backs Clarity Act: Coinbase, Circle, miners rise
Crypto stocks jumped in premarket trading on Thursday after US President Donald Trump pushed Congress to pass the Clarity Act, giving the cryptocurrency industry a…
You’ve got a windfall. Here’s how not to waste it
A windfall creates a different kind of financial decision than a regular income does. There is often no immediate need for the money, but also…
SBI to revise cash withdrawal charges from October 1; check new rules
The State Bank of India (SBI) on Thursday announced that it will revise cash withdrawal charges, effective October 1, for Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD)…
Cross-border trade in local currencies reduces transaction costs: RBI deputy governor
Mumbai, Local currencies will play an ever-increasing role in cross-border trade and payments as they lower transaction costs, reduce currency mismatches, and improve settlement efficiency,…
India enters ‘long-term arrangement’ with Mauritius to supply petrol, diesel and aviation fuel
India has signed a long-term supply arrangement with Mauritius for petrol, diesel and aviation fuel, strengthening the island nation’s energy security amid disruptions caused by…
Bitcoin breaks $70,000: Why Treasury move could push BTC toward $75,000 next now
Bitcoin moved above $70,000 for the first time in more than two months, showing that more investors are buying the cryptocurrency again. Bitcoin rose more…