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Asian Stocks Fall, Bucking U.S. Tech Rebound
Wall Street Journal - 20 Oct 2026 02:09Elice Slides in Korea Debut Amid Caution Toward AI Stocks
Wall Street Journal - 20 Oct 2026 05:26Seas CEO Says Financial Services Arm Could Go Public
Wall Street Journal - 20 Oct 2026 04:13Oil Edges Lower But Supply Risks Linger
Wall Street Journal - 20 Oct 2026 00:54
Oil prices edged lower in early Asian trade. Efforts to support the fuel market are likely to fall short, ANZ said, pointing to rising supply risks in the Middle East.
Nikkei Falls Amid Lingering Worry Over AI Boom Amid Elevated Bond Yields
Wall Street Journal - 20 Oct 2026 00:50
The Nikkei Stock Average fell 0.7% in early trade amid lingering worries over the artificial-intelligence boom amid elevated bond yields worldwide.
DA hike 2026: Will government employees get a festive salary boost after Dussehra? October 21 holds the key
livemint.com - 20 Oct 2026 16:11
Will central government employees get a DA hike after Dussehra? The Centre's 21 October Cabinet meeting has raised hopes of a 3% increase, taking dearness allowance from 60% to 63%. Here is what employees and pension...
Sterling Hits Near 17-Month High Against Euro on U.K. Rate-Rise Prospects, France Concerns
Wall Street Journal - 20 Oct 2026 15:55
Sterling rose to its highest level in almost 17 months against the euro and a one-month high versus the dollar after improved U.K. employment data strengthened the case for the Bank of England to raise interest rates.
LIC Insurance Certificate of Existence: What is it, why is it needed and how can pensioners submit it in 5 simple steps?
livemint.com - 20 Oct 2026 15:12
LIC Certificate of Existence: Find out what this life certificate is, why it matters for annuity payments, how eligible LIC annuitants can submit it in five steps, what details it contains and how to check the next due d...
Financial assistance: Maharashtra farmers to receive ₹5,000 Diwali bonus as relief measure amid drought-All we know
livemint.com - 20 Oct 2026 15:06
Amid drought situation in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the state government will provide advance financial assistance of ₹5,000 directly to affected farmers by Diwali.
Stocks U-Turn, Shaking Off AI Jitters
Wall Street Journal - 20 Oct 2026 14:51Rationale or aspirational? What drives car buying? Why Gen Z is moving towards higher-value purchases, big EMI and loans
livemint.com - 20 Oct 2026 14:41
Indias auto loans are growing as vehicle prices rise and consumers seek higher-value models. From H1FY19 to H1FY26, average car loans increased 49% to ₹8.2 lakh, as younger buyers enter the wider mobility credit market...
Google Says Services Are Recovering After U.K. Cloud Outage Hits Businesses
Wall Street Journal - 20 Oct 2026 14:34Kroger Targets Earnings Growth, Operations Overhaul in New Three-Year Plan
Wall Street Journal - 20 Oct 2026 14:19U.S. Natural Gas Futures Test Support at $3/mmBtu
Wall Street Journal - 20 Oct 2026 14:05
U.S. natural gas futures were lower for a third session as national production rose along with increasing LNG feedgas flows.
Top 5 money lessons, financial learnings from international bestseller The Latte Factor by David Bach-John David Mann
livemint.com - 20 Oct 2026 13:56
The Latte Factor argues that building wealth may depend less on earning more than on changing spending habits. The book recommends saving first, automating contributions, tracking small expenses, and linking savings to m...
Snowy Alps, lakeside Airbnbs and road trips: an 8-day Swiss holiday for ₹1.5 lakh per person
livemint.com - 20 Oct 2026 13:52
A family of five from Noida spent ₹7.84 lakh on a winter holiday in Switzerland. Affordable flights, countryside Airbnbs, a rental car and home-cooked meals helped keep costs in check.
You earn up to ₹25,000? EPFO urges employees to enrol in EPF through employers to secure social security benefits
livemint.com - 20 Oct 2026 13:48
EPFO has urged employees earning up to ₹25,000 a month to check their eligibility for Employees Provident Fund enrolment through employers. Know the potential EPF savings, pension and life insurance benefits, revised w...
Oil Futures Rise As Middle East Risk Remains High
Wall Street Journal - 20 Oct 2026 13:36
Oil futures gained in early U.S. trading amid persistent risk of Middle East supply disruptions.
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Wall Street Journal - 20 Oct 2026 13:11Webull to Offer Perpetual Futures Starting Next Month
Wall Street Journal - 20 Oct 2026 13:00Euro at Risk of Further Falls if French Fiscal Outlook Worsens
Wall Street Journal - 20 Oct 2026 12:44
The euros recent weakness could extend further if the markets perception of Frances fiscal future worsens, Raiffeisen Research said.