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U.S. Stocks Mixed With Nasdaq Slipping on Weakness in Tech Sector
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2026 14:00Japanese Yen Has Plenty of Scope to Fall
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2026 13:55
The Japanese yen has ample room to weaken against the dollar unless the U.S. fundamental backdrop changes materially, Morgan Stanley analysts said.
Gold Rises; Appeal Grows Amid Uneasy U.S. Fiscal Outlook
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2026 01:50
Gold rose in Asian trade. The yellow metal has rebounded sharply from July lows, supported by renewed investment demand and growing unease over the U.S. fiscal outlook, ING said.
SIF AUM jumps over fivefold in six months: Should mutual fund investors consider a switch? Experts weigh in
livemint.com - 24 Aug 2026 23:18
SIF AUM rose to ₹10,620 crore by March 2026, a more than five-fold increase in six months. With hybrid long-short strategies accounting for most SIF assets, experts say the category may suit affluent and experienced in...
AMFI reveals major shift in top 10 SIP categories: Should you make changes to your mutual fund portfolios?
livemint.com - 24 Aug 2026 22:45
Mid-cap funds have overtaken large-cap funds as the biggest SIP category, while small-cap, multi-cap and thematic funds have also gained share. Experts explain what is driving the shift, the risks investors should watch ...
Direct vs regular mutual funds: Why the same scheme can give different returns
livemint.com - 24 Aug 2026 22:14
Both plans invest in the same underlying assets. The main difference lies in how the investor purchases the fund and the costs involved in the process.
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.13% to 95.45
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2026 21:38
The WSJ Dollar Index rose 0.1% - up two of the past three trading days.
Opinion | Make American Magnesium Again
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2026 21:37Former Forbes Editor Got $6 Million for Helping Magazines Partner With Sale
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2026 21:29India vs global equities: Why investors should not chase higher returns abroad-what 20 years of data shows
livemint.com - 24 Aug 2026 21:01
India may have lagged several global markets recently, but its long-term performance tells a different story. The latest study shows how market rankings change sharply across time periods, raising questions about whether...
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2026 20:58Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2026 20:56AI Jitters and Geopolitical Threats Mark Start of Busy Week in Markets
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2026 20:51Canada Tariffs, Again
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2026 20:33Filing income tax return by 31 August? Key schedules to note in ITR-3 and 4 forms - and how to verify them
livemint.com - 24 Aug 2026 19:46
Taxpayers filing ITR-3 or ITR-4 should carefully review key schedules and reconcile income, turnover, and TDS to avoid common filing errors. Here are the key schedules, documents, and changes to know for AY 2026-27.
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Edge Up
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2026 19:36
U.S. natural gas futures inched up with a few more weeks of hot weather-driven demand expected to support power-sector use.
Oil Snaps Winning Streak As U.S. Widens Iran Sanctions
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2026 19:35International Workers and EPF: How contributions, withdrawals and pension rules change when you cross borders for a job
livemint.com - 24 Aug 2026 19:18
Indian employees abroad and foreign nationals in India face different provident fund rules from those of regular EPF members. International Workers are defined as those in countries with social security agreements. ...
U.S. Stocks Mixed After Bessent Outlines Plan to Squeeze Iran
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2026 19:17SCSS, PPF, SSY, MIS and KVP: Why premature withdrawal from post office schemes can cost more than you think | Explained
livemint.com - 24 Aug 2026 19:03
Premature withdrawal from post office schemes - Senior Citizens Saving Scheme, Public Provident Fund, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Monthly Income Scheme and Kisan Vikas Patra can cost more than you think. We explain
Dollar Edge Higher as Bessent Announces New Iran Sanctions
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2026 18:46
The dollar rose despite a drop in oil prices accentuated by the U.S. plan to use economic sanctions against Iran.
Does the best day to start an SIP really matter? A 30-year Sensex study says barely
livemint.com - 24 Aug 2026 18:01
A 30-year analysis of the BSE Sensex TRI compares SIP investments made on the best, worst and 15th day of every month. The study examines how the choice of monthly investment date influenced annualised returns and the pe...