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Markets watch: Asian stocks gain on US budget deal hopes; crude steadies on demand outlook

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian equities edged higher on Wednesday following signs that the US government shutdown could end soon and amid data pointing to a cooling jobs market, which has raised expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Markets, however, remain cautious on technology stocks after a year of strong AI-driven gains.In…

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Gold price prediction today: Will gold continue to rally? Here are the levels investors should watch out for

Support for the yellow metal could persist in the range of $ 4110 – 4075 per oz in near term. (AI image) Gold price prediction today:Gold prices are expected to face upside resistance, and buying on dips may be a favourable strategy, says Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock…

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Quality norms boost domestic manufacturing: Minister

NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said quality control orders (QCOs), aimed at enabling producers to sell superior quality products to Indian consumers, have helped strengthen domestic industry, including toys and plywood, and managed to curb substandard imports.During a meeting with state commerce and industry ministers, he asserted that the Centre…

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Strengthen governance, urges RBI DG

MUMBAI: Strong governance intent can eliminate regulatory gaps and overlaps, RBI deputy governor Swaminathan J said, urging boards and regulators to move beyond procedural compliance. Speaking at the Gatekeepers of Governance Summit in Mumbai on Nov 7, he said boards must “own outcomes, not paperwork.”He outlined five practices essential for sound governance — boards owning…

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US govt shutdown: Supreme Court extends block on Snap payments; hopes rise for potential end to standoff

The US Supreme Court had, once again, refused to order the Trump administration to provide full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap). Instead it has chosen to allow congress additional time to resolve the matter through a possible agreement tied to ending the government shutdown.In an order issued on Tuesday (local time), the…

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Insurance regulator reviews health claim gaps, urges fair settlements

MUMBAI: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) is closely examining the shortfall in the settlement of health insurance claims, even as over half of the complaints received under the insurance ombudsman system relate to health policies.At the Bima Lokpal Day event on Tuesday, Irdai chairman Ajay Seth said, “In health insurance, we…

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