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Gold Slips as Markets Await Fed Chairman Comments at Jackson Hole
Wall Street Journal - 26 Aug 2026 00:36
Gold declined in Asian trade. Markets appear to be waiting for Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh to clarify his views on when the central bank is likely to react to inflation when he speaks at the annual Jackson Hole gathering, A...
Stocks Move Lower Ahead of Nvidia Earnings
Wall Street Journal - 26 Aug 2026 13:53Singapore Dollar Steady Amid Reduced Mideast Geopolitical Risks
Wall Street Journal - 26 Aug 2026 02:47
The Singapore dollar was steady against its U.S. counterpart amid reduced geopolitical risks in the Middle East.
OpenAI Is the Sole Investor in Its Latest Venture Fund
Wall Street Journal - 26 Aug 2026 23:41Mid-cap vs small-cap funds: What alpha reveals about their performance - Taurus Mid Cap Fund among top laggards
livemint.com - 26 Aug 2026 23:39
Mid-cap and small-cap funds offer different risk-return profiles, but how do they compare on alpha? Heres a look at benchmark-adjusted performance, negative alpha across schemes, and broader category trends.
Nvidia Reports Blowout Quarter, Says Demand for AI Chips Is Getting Even Hotter
Wall Street Journal - 26 Aug 2026 23:27Hybrid fund performance: Multi-asset allocation schemes lead 3-year SIP returns, balanced advantage lags
livemint.com - 26 Aug 2026 23:09
Hybrid funds offer exposure to multiple asset classes through a single scheme. But how have different hybrid fund categories performed? Heres a look at the top and bottom performers based on 3-year SIP returns.
Unexplained income: What it means, how it is taxed and what changed under Income Tax Act, 2025
livemint.com - 26 Aug 2026 22:49
Unexplained income can attract a steep tax burden. But the new Income Tax Act, 2025 changes the rules for voluntary disclosure and tax department detection. Heres what unexplained income means, how it is taxed, and what ...
Gold vs silver: Which precious metal offers better shield during market volatility? What 26 years of data reveals
livemint.com - 26 Aug 2026 22:09
Gold, silver and equities have behaved differently across market cycles. A look at 26 years of data reveals how precious metals performed during equity downturns, their return patterns, and what their low correlation wit...
Investors Brace for Less-Than-Perfect Nvidia Results, Pull Stocks Lower
Wall Street Journal - 26 Aug 2026 21:13U.S. Stocks Tick Down as Traders Weigh Inflation Data
Wall Street Journal - 26 Aug 2026 21:03Wrong ITR form filed by 31 July: Should you submit a fresh ITR-3 by August-end or revise it later?
livemint.com - 26 Aug 2026 20:54
ITR-3 and ITR-4 filing deadline is 31 August for AY 2026-27. Salaried individuals may need these forms due to certain types of income. But if you filed ITR-1 or ITR-2 by mistake, should you file a fresh return now? Find ...
US, UAE, Singapore tourists can now pay Indian shops using their home payment apps: How it works
livemint.com - 26 Aug 2026 20:36
Foreign tourists in India can now use their home country payment apps at local shops without needing a bank account.
What is a fun fund? Inside Gen-Z's new experience-first economy and budget playbook
livemint.com - 26 Aug 2026 20:24
Gen Z has coined a new category in discretionary spending with 'fun funds'. Opting for experiences over planned purchases, the younger generation is inclined to splurge on art exhibitions, travel, workshops...
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Gain on Persistent Hot Weather
Wall Street Journal - 26 Aug 2026 19:58
U.S. natural gas futures settled at their highest level in a month as hot weather lingers into late August and early September, maintaining high power-sector demand.
Oil Futures Settle Lower in Choppy Trade
Wall Street Journal - 26 Aug 2026 19:51Be the tax hero who files on time: I-T department reminds taxpayers of August 31 ITR deadline
livemint.com - 26 Aug 2026 19:34
Taxpayers with business income face an August 31 deadline to file income tax returns for AY 2026-27. Over 6.5 crore returns, including 5.9 crore filed by July 31, have been recorded. Non-audit taxpayers can use ITR-3, IT...
Selling property in India as an NRI? Know these special tax rules, TAN requirements
livemint.com - 26 Aug 2026 19:32
NRIs face special tax rules when selling property in India that differ from those for residents. TDS rates vary by capital gains type. Buyers must ensure proof of TAN acquisition and TDS payment for registration.
Gold Loses Some Ground As PCE Inflation Picks Up
Wall Street Journal - 26 Aug 2026 19:18
Gold futures eased back from the three-month highs reached early this week after PCE inflation-a consumer price gauge favored by the Fed-picked up in July.
U.S. Stocks Mixed as Investors Brace for Chip Giants Results
Wall Street Journal - 26 Aug 2026 19:13e-Shram portal turns 5; 31.89 crore workers join platform: Check eligibility, benefits and how to register for free
livemint.com - 26 Aug 2026 19:11
The e-Shram portal completes five years today, with over 31.89 crore registrations. Heres what workers should know about e-Shram eligibility, benefits, registration process and fees, and whether the card offers any direc...
₹100 now costs 2.1 million Iranian rials: Heres what it can buy in Tehran
livemint.com - 26 Aug 2026 19:04
The Iranian rial has plummeted to over 2 million rials per dollar amid harsh US sanctions and the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.