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Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.8% to 19711.80 in early trade.

The Japanese yen strengthened against most G-10 and Asian currencies in the morning trading amid prospects of a narrower rate gap between the U.S. and Japan.

An improving U.S.-dollar outlook has put the Commonwealth Bank of Australia's gold-price call of $3,000/troy ounce in 4Q 2025 in doubt.

Government bond supply in the eurozone will remain at very high levels in 2025, but analysts expect ample demand from investors seeking decent yields and safe-haven assets.

Barington is working with Thor Equities and wants the retail company to slash spending.

While some retailers will pass costs on to consumers, others will take it on the chin.

Matthew Tuttle was a bit player. Now he runs a red hot fund--but there are signs the T-Rex 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF isn't ready for prime time.

The election and its aftermath have driven large swings in Treasury yields.

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European natural-gas prices fell in early trade amid expectations of steady gas supply through the end of the year, but colder forecasts in January suggests stronger heating demand, which is expected to accelerate storag...

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If you do not have a PAN, the buyer is obligated to deduct tax at the higher of the prescribed rates - 20% as per Section 206AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

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Financial success depends not just on what the markets do, but on the discipline and decisions an investor brings to the table.

Even as the assets under management in sustainable investing has touched new highs, the pace of growth has moderated. And in the US, the concept has become deeply politicised.

Oil roses in early Asian trade, however, the near-term outlook remains bearish, said Hani Abuagla, XTB MENA's senior market analyst in an email.