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UPI transaction in September slip below 2 billlion but daily average up

MUMBAI: UPI (Unified Payments Interface) transactions in September 2025 continued to show strong momentum, with growth evident in both daily transaction counts and values. While the total number of transactions for the month dipped slightly compared to August, the average daily data—adjusted for the shorter 30-day September—indicates a clear upward trend in activity on the…

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US job data: Private sector sheds 32,000 jobs in September; ADP report shows slowdown despite wage growth

The US private sector lost 32,000 jobs in September, according to payroll processor ADP, defying analysts’ expectations of employment growth. The biggest losses came in leisure and hospitality, professional services, and financial activities, AFP reported.Hiring also contracted in trade, transportation and utilities, along with manufacturing, the report showed.“Despite the strong economic growth we saw in…

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US economy tracker: Consumer confidence falls in September; inflation and weak job market weigh

US consumer confidence fell sharply in September as Americans’ concerns over inflation and a weakening job market deepened, according to the Conference Board’s latest survey. The consumer confidence index dropped 3.6 points to 94.2, down from August’s 97.8, marking the lowest reading since April, when President Donald Trump implemented sweeping tariff policies.The index measuring Americans’…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the gold rate outlook for September 29, 2025 week – why Rs 1,13,500 is a crucial level

Gold and Silver do not look out of breath despite hitting fresh peaks continuously. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold and silver prices are expected to continue their upward momentum in the near term, and investors of gold may want to adopt the ‘buy on dips’ strategy, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research…

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Stocks to buy: What’s the outlook for Nifty for week starting September 29? Check list of top stock recommendations

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities, the top stock picks for this week are Larsen & Toubro (L&T), and Ashok Leyland. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty for the week starting September 29, 2025:Nifty ViewThe benchmark Nifty index recorded…

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