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Why are gold prices falling? Top factors breaking gold’s winning streak – what should investors do?

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Gold prices have seen a significant 3% drop, ending a nine-week rally. This correction is attributed to profit-booking, a stronger dollar, and increased confidence in ...

Canada inflation rises: CPI hits 2.4% in Sept; Carney optimistic on US tariff talks

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Canada’s inflation hit 2.4% in September, fueled by soaring grocery costs and less of a gasoline price drop. Shelter expenses also climbed significantly. Despite these ...

HDFC & ICICI banks go slow on retail loans

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The Great Loan Slowdown: Are Your Dreams on Hold? Remember that feeling of finally finding the perfect home? Or picturing yourself behind the wheel of ...

Wall Street week ahead! US markets eyes volatility: Tesla, Netflix earnings & delayed CPI report in focus

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US stock markets are showing signs of shakiness as investors brace for a week filled with corporate earnings and delayed inflation data. Renewed US-China trade ...

MPC minutes: Policy space exists for rate cut, but this is not the opportune time; says RBI Governor

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Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated that a policy space exists for a future interest rate cut, but stressed the need for the ...

US jobs concern: Jerome Powell sees rising unemployment risks; Federal Reserve may cut rates twice more this year

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated potential further interest rate cuts this year due to a slowing US job market, suggesting two more reductions are ...

US markets today: Stocks slip as China trade tensions flare up; tech and banking in focus

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Wall Street stocks declined early Tuesday as renewed trade tensions between the US and China pressured major indices. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq ...

US markets today: Wall Street slides as Trump threatens higher China tariffs; investors brace for renewed trade tension

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President Trump’s threat of significantly increased tariffs on China shattered Wall Street’s calm, leading to a broad market sell-off. The S&P 500 experienced its steepest ...

US home loans ease: Average 30-year mortgage rate drops to 6.3%; borrowing costs at lowest level in a year

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US average long-term mortgage rates have dropped to 6.3%, their lowest in a year, with 30-year fixed loans falling to 6.3% and 15-year fixed loans ...

RBI leaves room for rate cuts in future; tariff risks loom: Report

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The Reserve Bank of India kept its policy interest rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent for the second consecutive meeting, despite significantly lowering inflation projections. ...