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Earnings Support Risk Assets, but Limits to Fed Rate Cut Weigh
Wall Street Journal - 15 Oct 2026 05:53
As long as economic growth outweighs the impact of higher interest rates, corporate earnings can provide support for risk assets, Eyb & Wallwitz said.
A Swiss Banking Giant Thinks the Unthinkable: Moving Out of Switzerland
Wall Street Journal - 15 Oct 2026 02:00Nasdaq Futures Slide as Global AI Selloff Gathers Pace
Wall Street Journal - 15 Oct 2026 13:26Singapore Dollar Strengthens Amid Falling U.S. Treasury Yields
Wall Street Journal - 15 Oct 2026 02:32
The Singapore dollar strengthened against its U.S. counterpart in the Asian session amid falling U.S. Treasury yields that tend to undermine the allure of U.S. fixed-income assets and demand for the greenback.
Centre approves 30-day bonus for government employees: Check eligibility, ₹6,908 payout and service rules
livemint.com - 15 Oct 2026 23:51
The Centre has approved a 30-day ad-hoc bonus for eligible Central government employees for 2025-26. The payout can reach ₹6,908 under the ₹7,000 monthly calculation ceiling, with pro-rata payments for shorter servic...
Retired before April 2023? ITAT allows LIC employee to claim tax exemption on ₹9.04 lakh leave encashment
livemint.com - 15 Oct 2026 23:03
A retired LIC employee won ITAT Jaipur relief on ₹9.04 lakh in leave encashment after the tax department restricted her exemption to ₹3 lakh. The ruling examines whether the enhanced ₹25 lakh limit introduced in 20...
Gold price forecast: Why investors expect record highs within 2 years
livemint.com - 15 Oct 2026 23:02
For now, investors see continued central bank buying and demand for safe-haven assets as key supports for bullion. However, predictions of fresh record highs remain forecasts rather than guarantees.
Sundaram Finance hikes interest rates on fixed deposits; offers up to 8% returns - check details and effective date
livemint.com - 15 Oct 2026 22:29
Sundaram Finance has raised fixed deposit rates from October 16, 2026. Check revised rates across different tenures.
New York City Comptroller Defends Decision Not to Invest in Israeli Bonds
Wall Street Journal - 15 Oct 2026 22:01Opinion | The Markets Rude Reminder on AI
Wall Street Journal - 15 Oct 2026 21:44Why a higher salary may not improve your financial security: 5 money habits that can eat into your savings every month
livemint.com - 15 Oct 2026 21:22
Salary hikes may not increase savings if lifestyle expenses rise alongside income. Here are five money habits young professionals should watch, from lifestyle inflation to emergency fund planning.
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Wall Street Journal - 15 Oct 2026 20:59Stocks Gain as Treasury Yields Give Back Some Recent Gains
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Wall Street Journal - 15 Oct 2026 20:28EPFO extends September 2026 PF filing deadline to 31 October: What employees should check
livemint.com - 15 Oct 2026 20:02
EPFO has extended the deadline for employers to file September 2026 PF returns and deposit contributions to 31 October from 15 October. The extension follows the revision of the PF wage ceiling and gives employers more t...
U.S. Crude Futures Gain on Potential Tanker Relief, Inventory Draw
Wall Street Journal - 15 Oct 2026 19:53
Oil futures ended the session mixed with Brent modestly lower while WTI gained on bullish inventory data and reports that the U.S. could ease some sanctions on tankers that form part of shadow fleets.
Diwali bonus: Will your festive payout be taxed? What salaried employees need to know
livemint.com - 15 Oct 2026 19:52
Diwali cash bonuses from employers are taxed as salary at the employees applicable tax rate. Here's when gifts are exempt from tax and how to report it in ITR.
Widow pension delayed for months? Andhra Pradesh High Court directs payment of arrears from the date of application
livemint.com - 15 Oct 2026 19:17
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed authorities to pay widow pension arrears from the date of application, ruling that administrative delays cannot deprive eligible beneficiaries of their entitlement. The arrears ...