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13+ min ago  (144+ words) Published - March 07, 2026 08:30 pm IST - Bengaluru The subsidies bill of Karnataka has gone up by a whopping "9,200 crore in Budget Estimates (BE) for the year 2026-27 compared to BE 2025-26. The Medium Term Fiscal Plan (MTFP) Report tabled on Friday attributes this rise…...

28+ min ago  (739+ words) BANGKOK: The conflict in the Middle East is shaking the global economy, but it may also create an opportunity for Thailand's property sector to emerge as a new destination for wealthy buyers shifting away from Dubai and into the ultra-luxury…...

45+ min ago  (440+ words) Robert Kiyosaki says every rocket fired in the Iran war is burning silver and someone is profiting from it. Silver hit a record $116, crashed, and is now climbing again at $84.33. Kiyosaki's $200 silver call is looking different today than it did…...

49+ min ago  (463+ words) Virgin Money is the latest to join the wave(Image: Gorica Poturak via Getty Images) Mortgage borrowers have been told to act fast after lender Virgin Money began upping rates on new loans. "Lenders are already beginning to change plans…...

50+ min ago  (466+ words) Check where you stand before your current deal ends Mortgage holders are being urged to move quickly following rate increases by lender Virgin Money on new loans. Virgin Money represents the most recent to join this trend of lenders, raising…...

57+ min ago  (1199+ words) Jobless for 16 months, 38-year-old says career struggle cost him his health and marriage - story sparks debate on workplace ageism'The Economic Times A 38-year-old man shared a very emotional post online He said he has been without a job for the…...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago  (278+ words) The euro and yen often weaken when US yields are relatively higher and risk sentiment is fragile. Japan's policy settings keep real yields low, which makes the yen sensitive to global rate spreads. In Europe, sluggish growth expectations can cap…...

1+ hour, 13+ min ago  (765+ words) South Africa's macroeconomic indicators are showing measured improvement " inflation has moderated, interest rates have eased, load shedding has largely stabilised and the sovereign credit rating has been upgraded for the first time in nearly two decades. And yet, retail growth…...

1+ hour, 25+ min ago  (463+ words) 08 Mar 2026 | " By Shenal Fernando Treasury bill (T-bill) yields remained broadly steady at the mid-week auction last week, marking a pause after six consecutive weeks of declines driven by extraordinary liquidity conditions." However, overall acceptance at the auction fell below 40%, reflecting…...

1+ hour, 33+ min ago  (376+ words) Top economists have suggested the Bangladesh Bank to prepare for potential economic shocks stemming from the escalating crisis in the Middle East, urging caution on monetary policy and stronger safeguards for foreign exchange reserves. At a meeting with the central…...