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Are Americans benefitting? Fed survey finds how US firms are using their Trump tariff refunds
A survey report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta said majority of the US firms who received or are seeking tariff refunds, plan to keep the funds as cash, invest it in R&D or new capital projects, use it to lower prices for a while or to give bonuses to workers or managers.
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Should you take a second home loan? Ask yourself these 3 questions before you take a call
Home buyers in India can secure a second loan amidst existing ones, contingent on lender approval. Key aspects include assessing repayment ability, income coverage, and tax deductions.
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Melania Trump rings New York Stock Exchange opening bell to launch new women’s initiative Imperia
On Wednesday, Melania Trump celebrated the launch of her initiative, Imperia, at the New York Stock Exchange, championing women’s leadership and economic empowerment. She emphasized the significant impact women make on the global economy during her remarks. Furthermore, she brought attention to global issues like the reunification of war-separated children. Excitingly, a new docuseries centered…
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US ETF frenzy: Why Indians are paying ₹150 for ₹100 of assets, and what to do instead
Indian ETFs faced a tumultuous week, with some trading at steep premiums and experiencing sharp declines. Experts warn that limited supply amidst high demand creates risks for investors
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Fed Governor Michael Barr signals more rate hikes needed to tame inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr announced that additional rate hikes may be necessary to manage inflation. He indicated that while economic growth is strong, inflation remains above the target of 2%. The central bank recently raised the policy rate to a range of 3.75%-4.00%. Barr’s perspective contrasts with the Fed Chairman, who has not provided…
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DLF vs Lodha vs Godrej Properties: Which Real Estate Stock Has the Strongest Cash Flow?
Pre-sales are often used to highlight the strength of a real estate business, but bookings do not necessarily translate into cash immediately. A closer look at DLF, Lodha and Godrej Properties shows a clear difference between sales momentum, collections and operating cash flow. While all three have grown their pre-sales over FY24-FY26, their ability to…
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Bengaluru Class 10 student Sinchina Raikar manages ₹14 lakh investment portfolio: Here are 5 ways she does it
Sinchina Raikar, a 15-year-old student, utilises a GDP method for mutual fund selection, focusing on growth, direct plans and passive funds. With investments worth ₹13.9 lakh, she aims to finance her master’s education.
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NPCI dismisses speculation over GST burden due to UPI merchant discount rate as ‘incorrect’ — Here’s what it said…
The National Payments Corporation of India clarified that allegations regarding Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) burdening small merchants and making digital payments costly are incorrect.
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10-year US Treasury yields surges over 5.05% to 19-year high
The 10-year US Treasury yield climbed to 5.058%, its highest level since July 2007, as fresh services and manufacturing data raised concerns about further Federal Reserve rate hikes. Rising yields intensified pressure on equities, particularly growth and technology stocks.
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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday
Indian equities closed higher on Wednesday, with Sensex gaining 299 points and Nifty rising 118 points as crude prices eased below $99. Broader markets outperformed, while metals and banking stocks led gains amid stronger domestic growth signals and positive market breadth.