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

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned on Tuesday that the sharp slowdown in US hiring poses increasing risks to the economy, suggesting the central bank may reduce its key interest rate two more times before the year ends.In written remarks ahead of a meeting of the National Association of Business Economics in Philadelphia, Powell noted…

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‘Drivers of India’s economic growth’: PSU banks post stronger credit growth; DFS Secretary push for digital services

Public sector banks have demonstrated stronger performance and resilience recently, with credit growth surpassing that of private banks, Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju said on Tuesday. He attributed the trend to improved due diligence, enhanced credit underwriting standards, and better monitoring of project loans.Speaking at the inauguration of Punjab & Sind Bank’s MSME Sports Cluster…

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Currency watch: Rupee falls 13 paise to all-time low of 88.81 against US dollar; FII outflows, dollar strength weigh

The Indian rupee fell 13 paise to close at an all-time low of 88.81 against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by weak domestic equities and a firm dollar amid global risk-off sentiment, according to market sources.Forex traders said foreign fund outflows amid risk-averse global conditions further dented investor sentiment. However, a drop in crude…

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

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned on Tuesday that the sharp slowdown in US hiring poses increasing risks to the economy, suggesting the central bank may reduce its key interest rate two more times before the year ends.In written remarks ahead of a meeting of the National Association of Business Economics in Philadelphia, Powell noted…

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‘Namaste…’: LG Electronics India MD Hong Ju Jeon’s Hindi speech wins applause; stock makes record debut with 50% premium

LG India MD Hong Ju Jeon (Screengrab-PTI) LG Electronics India made a striking debut on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE on Tuesday, but it was managing director Hong Ju Jeon’s decision to deliver his entire speech in Hindi that stole the spotlight.Jeon, who took charge as MD of LG Electronics India in January…

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Gold and silver outlook: Precious metals likely to stay strong; Kotak AMC cites central bank demand and dollar weakness

Gold and silver are expected to maintain strong momentum in the coming months, driven by robust central bank demand, shifts in US monetary policy, and supply constraints, according to Nilesh Shah, Managing Director of Kotak Asset Management Company (AMC).Shah highlighted that central bank purchases, both in gold and potentially silver, remain a key driver for…

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Trump tariffs: IMF upgrades US & global economy growth outlook; but cautions on impact of trade tensions flaring up

The IMF predicts that the US economy will achieve 2% growth in 2025, surpassing their July projection of 1.9%. (AI image) Donald Trump’s tariff policies have not proved to be as detrimental to US and global economic growth prospects as previously envisioned by the International Monetary Fund. In its latest World Economic Outlook for 2025,…

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