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Oil Higher Amid Supply Disruption Concerns
Wall Street Journal - 20 Jan 2025 02:47
Oil was higher in early Asian trading on renewed prospects of supply disruptions, ANZ said.
Nikkei Up 0.9%, Led by Electronics, Pharma Stocks
Wall Street Journal - 20 Jan 2025 02:39
Japanese stocks were higher in early trade as a weak yen raises hopes for earnings growth.
Gold Edges Lower on Possible Technical Correction
Wall Street Journal - 20 Jan 2025 02:08
Gold edged lower on a possible technical correction in the early morning Asian session after front-month gold futures settled 1.3% higher on Friday.
IDFC FIRST Bank launches FD-backed RuPay Credit Card for the first time users
livemint.com - 20 Jan 2025 14:27
This credit card enables credit on UPI through fixed deposit-backed virtual credit card. It also offers 1 per cent cashback on the UPI transactions
Bitcoin Hits Record Ahead of Trump's Swearing In
Wall Street Journal - 20 Jan 2025 14:15
The new peak above $109,000 was reached Monday, and stock futures edged higher. Since Trump was elected, bitcoin has surged more than 50%.
Big Pharma, Beaten Down Under Biden, Hopes for New Chapter Under Trump
Wall Street Journal - 20 Jan 2025 14:00
With morale at a low point, biotech and pharma CEOs are cautiously optimistic about the incoming Trump administration.
Navigating TDS compliance for share buybacks from NRIs
livemint.com - 20 Jan 2025 13:44
You will be required to deduct tax at source at 12.5% (plus applicable surcharge and cess) on the long-term capital gains when paying the non-resident individual.
How the upcoming budget can reduce pending tax appeals, ease financial burden on small taxpayers
livemint.com - 20 Jan 2025 12:17
Government efforts to reduce tax disputes for small taxpayers have not succeeded, with pending appeals increasing significantly. Experts suggest reforms, including personal hearings for complex cases, improved staffing, ...
Europe's Gas Price Falls as Market Remains Cautious Ahead of Trump's Inauguration
Wall Street Journal - 20 Jan 2025 11:21
European natural-gas prices fell, with an expected flurry of executive orders following Trump's inauguration potentially including the lifting of a moratorium on new permits to export liquefied natural gas.
Top 6 co-branded credit cards you can't miss in 2025
livemint.com - 20 Jan 2025 10:58
Co-branded credit cards offer exciting discounts and exclusive reward points for loyal customers of specific brands. They enable smart spending but should be used cautiously to avoid overspending and financial burdens. C...
Why married couples should be allowed to file taxes jointly
livemint.com - 20 Jan 2025 10:50
India's taxation framework focuses on individual income. Unlike other nations that integrate family structures into tax laws, India's system remains limited
Want a lower credit card annual fee? Try these 7 simple tricks
livemint.com - 20 Jan 2025 09:49
Credit cards offer rewards and cashbacks, enhancing lifestyle without overspending. However, they come with annual fees. Waivers may be possible through spending thresholds, negotiation, or using reward points. It's esse...
Can India transition to a single income tax rate?
livemint.com - 20 Jan 2025 08:35
Can a single tax rate modernise India's tax system? Examining its potential to simplify compliance, ensure fairness, and boost economic growth.
Personal Loan: What is the importance of KYC for instant loans?
livemint.com - 20 Jan 2025 07:37
Personal loans: Banks tend to rely on e-KYC for a variety of services such as for giving approval of an instant personal loan
Credit Card: What is the right age to start applying for one?
livemint.com - 20 Jan 2025 07:32
Some believe the right time to get a credit card is as soon as start earning, whereas others opine that you should apply for it only some after you are financially sound
Flexi-cap funds are an excellent choice for investors, says Varun Goel of Mirae Mutual Fund
livemint.com - 20 Jan 2025 07:14
Mutual Funds: Varun Goel of Mirae Asset believes Budget 2025 will likely see no significant changes. He highlights a positive outlook for IT and pharmaceuticals, and suggests that both active and passive funds serve esse...
Can you foreclose a personal loan, and what are the charges involved?
livemint.com - 20 Jan 2025 07:10
Personal loan: When you prepay the loan, you can save yourself from interest burden. Although prepayment leads to some additional cost, this is one time payment and may be lower than the total interest payable in future.
The Stock Rally Is Back on Track. Memories of 2022 Linger.
Wall Street Journal - 20 Jan 2025 06:00
Investors worry the hefty tariffs and mass deportations that Trump has proposed will reaccelerate inflation.
JGB Futures Consolidate; Focus on Trump's Inauguration
Wall Street Journal - 20 Jan 2025 02:34
JGB futures consolidated in the morning Tokyo session, with market focus on incoming U.S. President Trump's inauguration later.
Asian Currencies Consolidate Ahead of Trump's Inauguration
Wall Street Journal - 20 Jan 2025 02:20
Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar ahead of President Trump's inauguration due later today.