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Gold Falls Despite Softer-Than-Expected U.S. Wholesale Price Data
Wall Street Journal - 14 Aug 2026 01:06
Gold struggled to extend its rebound despite softer-than-expected U.S. PPI data, which suggests the next leg higher for gold prices might not be straightforward, said OCBC.
Singapore Dollar Consolidates Amid Mixed Developments
Wall Street Journal - 14 Aug 2026 02:31
The Singapore dollar consolidated against its U.S. counterpart amid mixed developments.
Nvidia Downsizes Plans for $250 Billion Guarantee of OpenAI Data Center
Wall Street Journal - 14 Aug 2026 23:29West Bengal to implement Ayushman Bharat, Mukhyamantri Swasthya Bima Yojana from August 16 - Here's all we know
livemint.com - 14 Aug 2026 23:07
West Bengal government is set to implement the Centre's health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat and state's cashless coverage scheme Mukhyamantri Swasthya Bima Yojana from August 16. Here's all we know
Jane Street Suffers Loss of About $15 Billion Following Troubles at Situational Awareness
Wall Street Journal - 14 Aug 2026 23:01Navy Deployment in Middle East Not Nearly Long Enough, Trump Says
Wall Street Journal - 14 Aug 2026 22:28Berkshire Adds to Alphabet Stake, Buys Home Builders and Exits Constellation
Wall Street Journal - 14 Aug 2026 21:548th Pay Commission: Eligibility criteria, essential qualifications for consultants; check what's changed
livemint.com - 14 Aug 2026 21:50
The 8th Pay Commission has updated guidelines on eligibility criteria and essential qualifications for vacancies of its contract-based consultant roles. Here's a look at what has changed for the applicants.
Diana Shipping Drops Bid to Acquire Genco Shipping & Trading
Wall Street Journal - 14 Aug 2026 21:38Think early retirement is boring? Try: Pro-FIRE users post sparks debate; social media reacts
livemint.com - 14 Aug 2026 21:17
Finance commentator Seb's FIRE Journey ignites online debate over early retirement versus corporate life. Many agree that a lengthy commute and dull meetings can overshadow the perceived boredom of retirement.
U.S. Stocks Down After Retail Sales Data
Wall Street Journal - 14 Aug 2026 21:13Gen Zs YOLO image doesnt match its bank account: Where young Indians are actually spending their salaries
livemint.com - 14 Aug 2026 21:04
Gen Z's budget is far more practical than flashy. A staggering 70% of a young professional's monthly budget is swallowed up by just five core categories - Bills, subscriptions & more
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Wall Street Journal - 14 Aug 2026 20:54S&P 500 Logs Third Consecutive Weekly Gain
Wall Street Journal - 14 Aug 2026 20:44Consumer Warning Lights
Wall Street Journal - 14 Aug 2026 20:29
Plus, oil and Treasury yields rise.
NSC for NRIs: Can non-resident Indians invest in National Savings Certificate and claim tax benefits?
livemint.com - 14 Aug 2026 20:17
Investments in NSC start at ₹1,000 with no upper limit. NSC qualifies for Section 80C tax deductions for resident investors. Premature encashment is allowed under specific circumstances, like the account holder's d...
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Make Modest Gains
Wall Street Journal - 14 Aug 2026 20:07
U.S. natural gas futures edged up with recovering LNG feedgas and strong pipeline exports to Mexico supporting demand, while near-term heat is likely to keep power-sector use high.
Oil Futures Post Weekly Gains As Hormuz Standoff Drags On
Wall Street Journal - 14 Aug 2026 20:06
Oil futures ended the week higher as the situation in the Strait of Hormuz remained unresolved with the U.S. and Iran both saying they have control over the waterway.
Precious Metals Inch Higher to Close Week
Wall Street Journal - 14 Aug 2026 20:05
Gold settled up 0.4% Friday, and silver rose 0.2%, with both metals also posting gains for the week.
DA hike: Minimum pension, variable DA, EPF ceiling increases - Trade union BMS to hold demonstrations on 17 August
livemint.com - 14 Aug 2026 19:09
Trade union, the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), said it will hold nationwide demonstrations on 17 August over long-pending workers' issues. Demands include Minimum pension, variable DA, and EPF ceiling increase. ...