Give representation to Punjab in fixing MSP of crops: Sahney
Demanding representation of Punjab in fixing the minimum support price (MSP) of crops, Rajya Sabha Member from Punjab, Vikram Sahney, on Tuesday raised issues relating to supplementary demand for...
Silver lurches higher as markets wrap up 2023, XAG/USD rebounds from $24.00
XAG/USD caught a broad-market risk appetite surge on Wednesday as investors continue to lean heavily into bets that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will start cutting interest rates in 2024, with some expecting the first cuts to begin as soon as March of next year.
Mini-Budget of 'savings and reprioritisation' to be released today
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the mini-Budget will make clear the scale of financial challenges facing the government and outline its initial response.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD tumbles from 20-week high
The GBP/USD rose in early Thursday’s trading window, climbing to a 20-week high before slumping back and seeing a downside extension sparked by an unexpected climb in US Treasury yields during a 7-year T-note auction.
CBN reviews timeline for issuance of credit letters amid forex crisis
To ensure ease of doing business, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has extended the timeline for issuing letters of credit from 24 hours to five working
Wool gathering pays off with high demand for natural sheepskin products
The rise in demand comes as people begin to turn away from plastic alternatives and "vegan" leather options.
Melinda French Gates to resign from Gates Foundation, will pursue own philanthropy with $12.5 billion grant
Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, and Melinda French Gates divorced in 2021 but since then have continued to operate the Gates Foundation together.
This is how many affordable new homes are needed a year in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Some areas need more homes than others, however
Car park, school meal and leisure centre prices set to rise in RCT
The council has set out its proposals for fees and charges next year which it says will bring in £452,000
Social Security update: First round of January payments worth $4,873 goes out in six days
The first group of retired seniors will receive their January Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for top earners who retire at 70, in just under a week.
Port Lands gas plant emissions seven times too high for some building heights in new development: report
The proposed height of some buildings that are part of a new residential development on Toronto's east waterfront have been called into question after a newly released report found that a nearby gas plant is producing emissions seven times higher than the legal limit.
56 million Americans have been in credit card debt for at least a year. ‘We are seeing pockets of trouble,’ expert says
More Americans carry credit card debt from month to month as living expenses stay high, according to a new report by Bankrate.
Microsoft's next big cloud and AI investment is pouring billions of Euros into France
Microsoft will invest €4bn in France by 2027
NPS Vatsalya for minors to be introduced today: Check scheme details, benefits and more
The scheme, announced during the Budget in July 2024, is designed for parents and guardians to make long-term investments for their minor children.
What to Expect From Tuesday's Highly Anticipated Inflation Report
January’s worrisome uptick in inflation was probably just a fluke—if forecasters are correct.
Major change to scheme offering £7,500 cash grant - and it means more people can qualify
Under the old rules, households needed to have loft or cavity wall insulation installed in their property to apply for the boiler upgrade scheme - but this is no longer the case
FCMB Capital Markets wins NGX Award for Most Listed Debt Issuances in Nigeria
The NGX Made of Africa awards celebrate exceptional contributions to the Nigerian capital markets ecosystem, encouraging increased listings, transactions, compliance, and innovation.
Philippine cbank governor says rates to 'stay sufficiently tight'
MANILA : The Philippines central bank's policy would have to remain "sufficiently tight" with inflation currently forecast to stay above its 2 per cent to 4 per cent target, making a rate cut at its next meeting unlikely, its governor said on Monday. The central bank's benchmark interest rate was kept ste
'Turning point' for UK economy as interest rates set to fall and tax cuts on the way
The EY Item Club has upgraded its outlook for UK growth in 2024, to 0.9% from the 0.7% it previously pencilled in last October
New state pension Payment rates set before this month's Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm the annual uprating during the Autumn Budget in Parliament on October 30.
Homes for sale that have had an eco overhaul – in pictures
Top rated retrofits: from a grand listed city centre penthouse dating back to the 1700s to a converted church in a pretty village
‘A slow fiscal death’ awaits some countries in this 'decade of debt,' says economist
The world is looking at a debt crisis that will span the next 10 years and it's not going to end well, economist Arthur Laffer Jr. has warned.
Yorkshire Building Society says half a million savers still use passbooks in branches
More than half a million savers with a major building society used traditional passbooks in branches last year
8 more firms flagged for Ponzi-like schemes
For operating like Ponzi schemes, eight more entities were flagged yesterday by the Securities and Exchange Commission , as the state regulatory body advised the public against dealing with them, especially giving in to their solicitations for investments.
Kudumbashree women farmers to be given training in use of drones in agriculture
Kudumbashree women farmers learn to use drones for smart agriculture, improving results and financial situation.
Tax warning as payslip 'mistake' could see you pay more of your salary to HMRC
Your tax code dictates how much of your income is taken in tax and it can be possible for your tax code info to be inaccurate or out-of-date without you realising it - this would result in incorrect taxes being taken from your wages and pensions
Mainland China stocks notch best day in four years, soar over 4% on PBOC policy easing
The People's Bank of China has announced that it will reduce the reserve requirement ratio by 50 basis points, among other measures.
Commercial mortgage lending to jump 29% in 2024 after slowest year in a decade, Mortgage Bankers Association says
Commercial mortgage borrowing will rise 29% this year, the Mortgage Bankers Association estimates. That's still below levels since 2017, and last year
All-island rail review sets out €37 billion plan to improve services
The 25-year blueprint includes recommendations for several new lines and rails links to three airports.
Inside a Wetherspoons so impressive fans describe it as 'work of art'
As Wetherspoons continues to put a number of its pubs up for sale across the UK, regulars can breathe easy knowing that one venue, described by fans as a 'work of art,' is staying firmly in place.
Biden administration to forgive $4.9 billion in student debt for 73,600 borrowers
The relief is a result of the U.S. Department of Education's fixes to its income-driven repayment plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Brixton Market has been put up for sale – and could sell for £80 million
Experts say that the south London market could fetch at least £80 million.
Naira and Inflation in Spotlight As CBN Releases Monetary Policy Meeting Calender for 2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the meeting date for its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in Abuja amid rising inflation and naira depreciation.
Perodua EV coming end-2025 – tax-free incentives for CBU EVs, RM100k min price to end in Malaysia then?
Perodua ‘MyEV’ rendered based on the 2023 EMO Concept Earlier this week, minister of international trade and industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz revealed that mass production of Perodua’s EV is scheduled to start […]
Democratic Donors Push for VP Harris to Address Upcoming Crypto Conference - Blockonomi
Blockworks' Permissionless conference aims for bipartisan representation, including potentially Vice President Kamala Harris, as the cryptocurrency industry becomes a focal point in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
Here are the top 10 hottest housing markets in 2024 — and why you may consider other options
Here are the top 10 "hottest housing markets" for 2024. However, homebuyers should consider that "market heat" means more competition, an expert says.
SIYABULELA MAKUNGA | Guidelines to understand public interest grounds in company mergers
The Competition Commission recently published the revised public interest guidelines related to merger control.
Vermont is debating a 'millionaires tax.' Massachusetts added $1 billion to its budget and paid for school lunches with a similar tax.
Vermont lawmakers are debating a 3% tax on people who make more than $500,000.Six other states have a similar "millionaires tax." Washington, DC
Overdue office loans are new pain point for banks in FDIC report
Regulators and analysts have warned about potential deterioration in commercial real estate loans, and those concerns are beginning to materialize. 
DWP set to issue update on replacing PIP cash payments for vouchers
The proposals introduced by the Conservative Party have not been scrapped by the new Labour Party government.
Russia Unemployment Rate came in at 2.6% below forecasts (2.7%) in April
Russia Unemployment Rate came in at 2.6% below forecasts (2.7%) in April
What cost of living benefits will be paid and what bills are going up in September
September is upon us, with thousands of households sending their children back to school and taking chunks out of their savings to pay for uniforms, lunches and more
7 Stocks Primed to Explode Your Net Worth by 2030
These are the high-growth stocks to buy as they represent high potential companies poised for healthy growth in cash flows.
Forex Today: BoJ and the Fed take centre stage
The FX universe navigated an inconclusive session on Tuesday amidst rising prudence ahead of the BoJ and Fed policy meetings on July 31.
Impression of a structural advantage of the US labor market over the Euro Area is unjustified – Commerzbank
The Dollar was able to make significant gains on Friday following the release of the US labor market report.
Johor government to go with autonomous rapid transit (ART) for Johor Bahru due to lower cost than LRT
Sarawak’s hydrogen-powered ART system According to a report by Bernama, the Johor state government is opting to build an autonomous rapid transit (ART) system in Johor Bahru instead of a light rail transit (LRT) proposed […]
Martin Lewis says under £60k earners could be missing out on extra cash over simple check
It could take just 10 minutes to check if you're missing out on cash
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