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Need an air ambulance? Your health policy may not cover the full cost
livemint.com - 22 Oct 2026 11:03
Air ambulance cover varies widely across health policies, with sub-limits, approval requirements and claim conditions. A few clauses can determine whether families pay lakhs out of pocket.
Singapore Dollar Consolidates, But Rising Oil Prices May Weigh
Wall Street Journal - 22 Oct 2026 02:40
The Singapore dollar consolidated against its U.S. counterpart, but may be pressured by rising oil prices that tend to be negative for net-energy-importing countries in Asia.
Asian Currencies Consolidate Amid Focus on Mideast Developments
Wall Street Journal - 22 Oct 2026 01:16
Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar amid a focus on Middle East developments.
Mutual Fund SIP returns: Can you still lose money after investing for 10 yrs? How small-cap, mid, large-cap SIPs fared
livemint.com - 22 Oct 2026 23:32
Even a 10-year SIP could deliver losses, with small-cap indices recording a worst-case return of -0.13%. Edelweiss Mutual Fund data shows mid-cap SIPs delivered the highest average returns over five and ten years, outper...
Cash deposit vs gift tax: Why a ₹10 lakh bank deposit may attract scrutiny while a ₹50 lakh family gift can be tax-free
livemint.com - 22 Oct 2026 21:44
Cash deposits of ₹10 lakh or more in savings accounts can be reported to the Income Tax Department, while parents can gift ₹50 lakh or more to children tax-free. Know the cash deposit limits, gift tax rules and docum...
Sallie Mae Cuts Full-Year View After Logging Higher Charge-Offs
Wall Street Journal - 22 Oct 2026 21:31WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.12% to 96.80
Wall Street Journal - 22 Oct 2026 21:27
The WSJ Dollar Index edged 0.1% lower, down for three consecutive trading days.
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Wall Street Journal - 22 Oct 2026 20:57Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Wall Street Journal - 22 Oct 2026 20:57Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Wall Street Journal - 22 Oct 2026 20:56Metas Hunt for AI Capital Strikes a Raw Nerve on Wall Street
Wall Street Journal - 22 Oct 2026 20:55Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Wall Street Journal - 22 Oct 2026 20:52U.S. Tech Stocks Drop on AI Spending Concerns
Wall Street Journal - 22 Oct 2026 20:45Sold a property at a loss? Can you offset it against gains from shares or mutual funds? What tax experts suggest to do
livemint.com - 22 Oct 2026 20:20
Sold a property at a loss? Income tax rules allow you to offset certain property losses against capital gains from shares and mutual funds. Know the rules for short-term and long-term losses, the eight-year carry-forward...
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Edge Up After Storage Data
Wall Street Journal - 22 Oct 2026 20:03
U.S. natural gas futures settled a little higher for the first time in five sessions as a weekly inventory report landed in line with market expectations, further shrinking the storage surplus over the five-year average....
Oil Futures Rise on Middle East Conflict Concerns
Wall Street Journal - 22 Oct 2026 19:32Received gratuity money after leaving your job? Experts explain the tax-free limit; when you may have to pay income tax
livemint.com - 22 Oct 2026 19:11
Received gratuity after resignation or retirement? The tax-free limit for most private-sector employees is ₹20 lakh, but the entire payout may not be exempt. Know how gratuity tax is calculated, eligibility rules and w...
U.S. Stocks Fall as Tech Selloff Deepens
Wall Street Journal - 22 Oct 2026 18:42Silver Futures Fall to Lowest This Year as Oil Prices Fuel Inflation Risks
Wall Street Journal - 22 Oct 2026 18:34Post Office vs FD vs Arbitrage Fund: Which one offers best post-tax returns? Compare risk and liquidity before investing
livemint.com - 22 Oct 2026 18:18
Post office deposits, bank FDs and arbitrage funds differ in post-tax returns, liquidity and risk. A ₹5 lakh investment could earn more through arbitrage funds in higher tax brackets, but holding period, taxation and c...
Comex Gold Settles 2.12% Lower at $4042.80
Wall Street Journal - 22 Oct 2026 17:42
Gold settled 2.1% lower, down three of the past four sessions, and silver fell 4.6%, down for a second-consecutive session.
Need ₹10 lakh emergency fund? How to split your money between savings accounts, FDs and mutual fund? Plan by experts
livemint.com - 22 Oct 2026 17:17
Have ₹10 lakh set aside for emergencies? Here's how to divide it between savings accounts, fixed deposits and liquid mutual funds to balance easy withdrawals, capital safety and returns, along with key differences ...