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Oil Edges Higher Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Wall Street Journal - 26 Dec 2024 04:12
Oil prices edged higher in early Asian trading amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
Gold Edges Higher; Volatility May Persist This Week
Wall Street Journal - 26 Dec 2024 02:42
Gold edged higher in early Asian trade. In the short and medium term, gold may experience fluctuations and volatility as there is no overall driving force amid the holidays, Nanhua Futures said.
Personal loan: How an impressive set of documents can help you get loan at a lower interest rate?
livemint.com - 26 Dec 2024 17:48
If your documents reflect financial liquidity, the bank could even offer loan at a lower interest rate. For instance, someone with an impressively high credit score can procure personal loan at a lower interest rate - sa...
U.S. Natural Gas Falls
Wall Street Journal - 26 Dec 2024 16:21
U.S. natural gas fell, pulling back after trading at $4 overnight for the first time in nearly two years.
The Hedge-Fund Trade of the Year: Betting on Argentina's Chain-Saw-Wielding President
Wall Street Journal - 26 Dec 2024 16:00
One of Wall Street's hottest trades has nothing to do with crypto, EVs or AI. It's the country infamous among investors for serial debt defaults.
Can you use personal loans for wealth creation? Here are 5 different ways to do it
livemint.com - 26 Dec 2024 15:49
If you fall short of money to meet any urgent expense, you can raise a personal loan, which is typically unsecured. However, it is not common knowledge that a loan can be used to consolidate current debts.
Small Savings Schemes: These tax-saving instruments offer up to 7.5% interest. Should you invest?
livemint.com - 26 Dec 2024 14:10
Investments in small savings schemes help investors create a corpus for emergency purposes and achieve financial goals. They also offer tax benefits up to ₹1.5 lakh under Section 80C.
India's self-employed: Bridging the insurance gap with tech-enabled solutions
livemint.com - 26 Dec 2024 13:30
Despite contributing significantly to the economy, India's 300 million self-employed face hurdles in accessing life insurance due to irregular incomes and lack of formal documentation. Leveraging technology and dynamic u...
Indian banks' balance sheets stay robust, bad loans decline more, central bank report says
livemint.com - 26 Dec 2024 13:16
INDIA-CENBANK/REPORT (PIX):Indian banks' balance sheets stay robust, bad loans decline more, central bank report says
The U.S. Needs a Productivity Miracle. It Might Just Get One.
Wall Street Journal - 26 Dec 2024 12:30
Productivity growth holds the key to a better economy and a manageable budget deficit.
America's Big Natural-Gas Footprint Is About to Get Even Bigger
Wall Street Journal - 26 Dec 2024 12:30
Drillers are looking ahead to new export hubs and easier regulations under the coming Trump presidency.
Mutual Funds: Total asset size spikes 40% in a year, individuals own lion's share as equity schemes turn favourites
livemint.com - 26 Dec 2024 12:27
The proportionate share of equity-oriented schemes was 59.7 per cent of the industry assets in November 2024, up from 54.9 per cent a year ago. Conversely, the proportionate share of debt-oriented schemes dropped from 18...
Plan to buy a house? Here are essential terms to know before borrowing home loan
livemint.com - 26 Dec 2024 11:31
Buying a home requires careful planning and investment. Key home loan terms include principal amount, interest rates, EMI, loan tenure, processing fees, and LTV ratio. Understanding these aspects helps borrowers make inf...
GST on selling old cars FAQs: From impact on dealers and individuals to tax calculation--all your questions answered
livemint.com - 26 Dec 2024 08:30
GST on selling old cars FAQs: The recent hike in GST on used cars from 12% to 18% has stirred discussions about its implications for buyers and dealers. Will this increase lead to higher prices, and how will it impact th...
Chasing the Highest-Yield Savings Account: More Trouble Than It's Worth?
Wall Street Journal - 26 Dec 2024 04:00
With the Fed cutting rates, some savers say they are done moving money from bank to bank in pursuit of the best return on cash.
Investing in 2025: How often should you rebalance your portfolio?
livemint.com - 26 Dec 2024 02:15Nikkei Up 0.2%, Led by Auto, Shipping Stocks
Wall Street Journal - 26 Dec 2024 02:12
Japanese stocks were higher, led by gains in auto and shipping stocks, as a weak yen bolsters hopes for earnings growth.