Mon, December 2, 2024

by: Bill Williamson

India's GDP misses expectations, but experts see limited market fallout

Most market experts suggest that the disappointing GDP print for the September quarter will have a limited impact on the markets.

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Best Unsecured Personal Loans of 2024: Reviews, Fees, & Comparisons

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The best business credit cards of December 2024

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Kenya Pays Over KSh 965.9m in Stipends, Arrears to More than 3,000 Medical Interns

William Ruto's administration announced a release of stipends and arrears owed to medical interns as the Ministry of Health continues talks with the unions.

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BRICS, De-Dollarization, and the US Trade War: What's at Stake?

Fears of a global trade war are growing as Donald Trump intensifies his rhetoric against the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—along with newly joined members like Iran, Saudi Arabia,

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Kuwait's Investment Landscape and Financial Resilience Explored at Exclusive Event

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SG Enable, Zero Project host first Apac symposium on inclusive hiring and workplaces

SG Enable, the focal agency for disability and inclusion in Singapore, has held its inaugural Asia-Pacific symposium in collaboration with non-profit organisation Zero Project to boost disability inclusion across the region.

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Digital Agriculture Mission: Centre asks states to make farmer IDs faster

The Farmer ID will form the core of the 'Farmers' Registry', one of the three registries under the 'Agri Stack' initiative, part of the Centre's Digital Agriculture Mission

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Traders' Diary: Lemon Tree, DMart, Cochin Shipyard, Petronet LNG among over a dozen scrips on analysts' watchlists today

Need stocks to trade today? Zee Business analysts Kushal Gupta and Ashish Chaturvedi have shared their views on more than a dozen stocks in focus in the first trading session of December.

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Delhi HC to hear plea by BJP MLAs seeking CAG reports in Assembly

The Delhi High Court will hear on December 9 a plea by the city's opposition leaders seeking a direction to place Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports related to liquor duty, pollution and finance before the Assembly.

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Gold loans from banks surge, other personal loans see moderate rise

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Budget could wipe out 125,000 jobs in family businesses

The government's move to limit inheritance tax relief for family-owned businesses could cost Britain roughly 125,000 jobs and significantly reduce economic activity, new research has found. The change unveiled in Labour's first Budget could reduce the value of goods and services produced across the UK economy by £9.

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Australia's central bank says risks from non-bank lenders limited

AUSTRALIA'S central bank said on Monday (Dec 2) that risks from non-bank lenders in securitisation are limited as the labour market remained resilient, supporting households and businesses, and the size of the sector remains small overall.

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NSE Indices launches Nifty India Railways PSU Index

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Financial and community hurdles slow geothermal energy development in Southeast Asia

Positioned along the seismically active Ring of Fire, Indonesia and the Philippines have the second and third highest installed geothermal energy capacity in the world, after the United States. Both Southeast Asian island nations are tapping into only a small fraction of their geothermal potential,

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China's 10-Year yield sinks to record low on bets that PBOC will ease

China's 10-year yield dropped past the key psychological milestone of 2 per cent and was at a record low, as traders ramped up wagers that authorities would ease monetary policy further to bolster the weak economy.

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Naspers' half-year profit nearly doubles on strong e-commerce and Tencent performance

South African technology investor Naspers posted a 90.5% jump in its half-year core headline earnings, driven by accelerated growth and improved profitability of its e-commerce businesses and contribution from China's Tencent .

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Why RBL Bank shares hit 52-week low, Bajaj Fin slip 1% in today's trade?

Following the development, RBL Bank informed that co-brand cards issued to date will continue to operate as usual without any change

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Sales of homes above Rs 4 cr surge 38%, driven by Delhi-NCR and Mumbai

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ASB cuts fixed mortgage rates, and term deposit rates, signaling a final December push for precious housing sale transactions

ASB cuts fixed mortgage rates, and term deposit rates, signaling a final December push for precious housing sale transactions

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Post-COVID life and China's tough economy pushes a 95-year-old jewelry brand to embrace 'wearability' and a more casual consumer

Everyone is a lot more casual. You have a lot fewer galas and things to go to," said Nicholas Lieou, Chow Tai Fook's design lead for high jewelry.

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RBL Bank shares sink as partnership on co-branded credit cards with Bajaj Finance ends

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Finance capital increases its domination of healthcare

Private equity firms are spearheading an avalanche of mergers and consolidations as hospitals and healthcare systems align to cut costs, increase market share and maximize revenue streams at the expense of healthcare workers and patients.

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Singapore cenbank fines JPMorgan $1.8 mln over misconduct by relationship managers

Singapore's central bank said on Monday it fined U.S. lender JPMorgan Chase S$2.4 million ($1.79 million) for failing to prevent and detect misconduct committed by its relationship managers.
Sun, December 1, 2024

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OFS Capital: Worsening Non-Accrual Rate And Poor Dividend Coverage (Rating Downgrade)

OFS Capital continues to underperform peers because of its limited portfolio strategy and rising non-accruals. Read why I downgrade OFS from hold to sell.

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International drive for climate change mitigation hots up in PH with IFAD-led training

The international coalition on climate change mitigation for agriculture involving 59 countries has concluded the first phase of its

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Hero Future Energies signs MoU to invest Rs 11,000 cr in Karnataka

The Memorandum of Understanding was formalised during the London Roadshows, Patil, who oversees the large and medium industries and infrastructure portfolio, said in a statement.

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Game Time in Philadelphia: Vote Looms for New 76ers Arena Near Chinatown

The mayor and labor unions say the $1.3 billion basketball arena would be an economic boost. But the city acknowledges that Chinatown could be at risk.

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Should You Forget Nvidia and Buy 2 Other Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Right Now?

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How Trump's CIA Pick Funneled Congressional Campaign Funds To Himself And His Wife

FEC filings reveal that John Ratcliffe leveraged campaign money to cover a personal expense and direct money to his family after leaving Congress.

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Bajaj Finance exits co-branded credit card space; ends tie-up with DBS, RBL

Bajaj Finance has decided to exit the co-branded credit card space, ending its eight-year-old tie-up with RBL Bank and its two-year partnership with DBS Bank India.

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Use this win-win TFSA strategy before Jan. 1 to maximize earnings and grow contribution headroom

Experts say you can get even more value out of your tax-free savings account through strategic withdrawals in December.

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U.K. farmers furious over changes they say would force many to go under

The countryside came to the capital as thousands of farmers packed into London streets around Britain's Parliament to protest changes to tax rules.

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GOLDSTEIN: Chrystia Freeland ignores the bad vibes in our economy

While Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland insists Canada's economy is performing strongly and the fact Canadians don't appreciate this is causing a "vibecession," the actual numbers from Statistics Canada released Friday tell a different story.

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Why TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:TTE) Is One of the Best ADR Stocks to Invest in?

We recently published a list of 12 Best ADR Stocks To Invest In According to Analysts. In this article, we are going to take a look at where TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:TTE) stands against the other best ADR stocks to invest in.

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HK Finance Chief Expects 50% Jump in Airport Capacity by 2035

Hong Kong International Airport's handling capacity will increase 50% by 2035, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in his weekly blog.

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Refinancing a personal loan: Key benefits and how it works

Refinancing a personal loan involves replacing your existing loan with a new one offering better terms, such as lower interest rates, reduced EMIs, or extended repayment tenures. It's ideal for consolidating multiple loans,

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3 Mega-Cap Stocks to Buy Before They're Worth $1 Trillion

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GST assessment order served to old address is not valid service of order: Madras HC

Madras High Court held that assessment order served to old address instead of new address is not valid service of order. Accordingly, attachment order passed thereafter is quashed.

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Does tech have gender? Venture capitalist Priyanka Gill says femtech is the future

Priyanka, a venture partner of Kalaari Capital and group co-founder of Glamm Group, defined femtech as the technology that incorporates feminine.femtech, women in tech, female entrepreneurship, gender inclusive technology,

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How I'm setting my daughters up to have $1 million each by the time they turn 30

Brennan Schlagbaum explains how he and his wife are setting their daughters up for financial success through strong values and investment accounts.

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Will develop state by creating wealth, benefiting poor: Andhra CM Naidu

Addressing the local public, the CM promised to transform Rayalaseema into a horticulture hub, adding that special funds would be allocated for Rayadurgam municipality after formulating an action plan

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Where Will Block Be in 5 Years?

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Temasek among cornerstone investors for LeapFrog's latest fund

TEMASEK is among the cornerstone investors for the latest fund from LeapFrog Investments, a private equity firm that focuses on sustainability-related investments in emerging markets. Read more at The Business Times.

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The grim ghost of crypto future

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Two-pot retirement system: keep your hands out of this cookie jar!

A few extra rands to spend over the festive season should not come from your savings pot under the two-pot retirement system.

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What days will the SSDI payment be made for December 2024? These days you will receive disability benefits

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Warning over cybercrime surge in South Africa this holiday season

Cybersecurity experts are warning of a rise of Business Email Compromise schemes as the year draws to a close.

Your money, the economy, taxes might change in 2025: Experts offer predictions

He assigns a 50% probability that the stock market could gain ground in 2025 despite what happens with tariffs, a 25% probability that stocks could surge for other reasons such as artificial-intelligence optimism, a 15% probability of a downside tariff shock and a 10% chance that stocks could fall sharply but mainly for other reasons.

The article from USA Today discusses economic predictions for 2025 by various economists. Key points include expectations of a slight economic slowdown but not a recession, with inflation expected to decrease to around 2-3%. Interest rates might see a modest decline, potentially easing borrowing costs. Consumer spending is projected to remain stable, supported by a strong labor market, although wage growth might slow. There's optimism about technological advancements boosting productivity, particularly in sectors like AI and green energy. However, geopolitical tensions and policy changes could introduce volatility. Overall, while there are challenges, the consensus leans towards a cautiously optimistic outlook for personal finances in 2025, with potential improvements in savings rates and investment returns if economic conditions align favorably.

Read the Full USA Today Article at:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/consumers/2024/12/01/could-your-finances-improve-in-2025-economists-offer-predictions/76618049007/