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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.
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Market Trading Guide: Vijaya Diagnostic among 3 stock recommendations for Thursday
Indian equities ended higher despite volatility, with investors focusing on improving domestic growth momentum despite elevated crude prices and geopolitical risks. Three stocks are suggested by an expert citing bullish trends, improving momentum and breakout signals.
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AU Small Finance Bank: How Important and Beneficial Is Its New Universal Bank Licence for the Company?
India’s banking sector has been evolving with rising demand for credit, expanding digital banking and increasing competition for deposits. Regulatory changes are also allowing banks to adopt more flexible business models and broaden their lending and deposit franchises. Against this backdrop, the transition of small finance banks into universal banks can significantly change their operating…
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Central government salary and pension to be paid on 25 September ahead of three-day bank strike
The Ministry of Finance will disburse salaries and pensions for September 2026 on the 25th due to a nationwide bank strike from September 28-30. This affects Central Government employees and pensioners, including those in Defence and Posts & Telecommunications.
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SBI Card launches FD-backed credit cards on YONO: Who is eligibility? What does it offer? Check variants & other details
SBI Card has launched a new secured credit card linked to a fixed deposit, available for online applications via the SBI YONO platform in just 10 minutes, aiming to assist customers in building or enhancing their credit history.