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Bitcoin could reach $500,000 by 2029 if ETF inflows, institutional demand, US debt concerns, liquidity, regulation and Bitcoin scarcity remain strong. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel)
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Bitcoin to $500,000 by 2029? How ETFs, US debt, institutional demand and halving could drive the price

Bitcoin at $500,000 by 2029 sounds ambitious, but experts say it is possible if institutional demand, ETF inflows, favourable financial conditions and Bitcoin’s scarcity continue…

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Stock market today: US stocks rise as Nvidia leads tech gains, while investors watch Fed signals, jobless claims and possible semiconductor tariffs. (Getty Images via AFP)
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Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow Jones rise as Nvidia leads gains

US stocks opened higher on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 gaining as investors reacted positively to the latest earnings reports from major…

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Meta’s US teen safety deal highlights Australia’s struggle to enforce its under-16 social media ban amid weak age checks and continued child access. (REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo) (REUTERS)
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Meta US teen safety deal exposes Australia’s under-16 social media ban struggle

Meta’s new US deal is putting pressure on governments to do more to protect children online. The company has agreed to make major changes to…

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Nvidia projects 70% revenue growth next fiscal year as AI demand drives record sales, strong data center revenue and a 4.4% after-hours stock jump. (Representative image/AFP)
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Can Nvidia’s revenue grow 70% next year as AI demand surges?

Nvidia is expecting very strong revenue growth next year, with revenue projected to grow by about 70% in its next fiscal year. The forecast pushed…

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By saving a portion of your income consistently and increasing contributions as your salary grows, achieving  ₹25 lakh by 32 is within reach - showing that financial success is possible even with modest beginnings.
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How to Reach Your First ₹25 Lakh by 32, Even If You Start With a ₹50,000 Salary

Rs. 25 lakh in savings and investments can feel like a distant goal when your first take-home salary is Rs. 50,000 a month. But your…

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Buying bonds might seem daunting due to their complex terms and pricing.
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Planning to buy bonds? Run this checklist

Understanding how bonds work is one part of the journey. Actually evaluating and buying one is another. Bonds come with their own set of terms…

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A worker updates prices at a petrol pump in Nadia, West Bengal. (PTI File Photo)
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E10 petrol may make a comeback – but as a premium fuel: Report

The government is exploring whether premium petrol brands such as Indian Oil’s XP95, Bharat Petroleum’s SPEED and Hindustan Petroleum’s Power95 can be sold with a…

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The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building, back, in Mumbai (Bloomberg/File)
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Sensex, Nifty open higher, then dip amid expectations of positive Iran-Qatar talks

Stock marked indices Sensex and Nifty opened higher but slid soon after opening on Thursday. The higher opening was amid oil prices falling on expectations…

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US PCE inflation rose to 3.7% in July as income and spending grew. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (AFP)
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US inflation rises to 3.7% in July: What it means for Fed rate cuts

Prices paid by US consumers for goods and services increased slightly in July. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation…

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The 10-year and 30-year Treasury yields gained and Eurozone government bond yields declined.
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Oil extends falls, Nasdaq futures lower before Nvidia earnings

Oil prices slid in early European trade on fresh Middle East optimism, while Nasdaq futures fell as investors position ahead of Nvidia’s narrative-setting earnings and…

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