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8+ min ago   (57+ words) Dollar's Dominance Remains Intact'Barron's Fears of the dollar losing its dominance look overdone as there is little evidence of de-dollarization, Payden & Rygel economist Jeffrey Cleveland said in a note. The dollar's movements have been driven largely by shifting interest-rate and…...

17+ min ago   (171+ words) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will, on February 1, present a record eight consecutive Union Budget. The Budget contains several heads, which need to be understood to comprehend the document. With the unveiling of India's financial plans for the year mere…...

38+ min ago   (478+ words) The first increase in cigarette prices from the budget: up to 30 cents per pack.L'Unione Sarda.it Cigarettes are now more expensive. They're harmful and polluting, but they bring in a whopping "15 billion a year to the state coffers. This…...

45+ min ago   (364+ words) The future of U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hangs in the balance as he navigates pressure from the Trump administration. With his term ending in May, Powell faces a critical decision: to step down or remain on the board, where…...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago   (704+ words) By Sophie Kiderlin and Rae Wee LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Global stocks hovered near record peaks on Friday as international tensions simmered, and the dollar held near a six-week high as traders trimmed bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Safe-haven…...

1+ hour, 6+ min ago   (287+ words) New Delhi, Jan 16 (PTI) The government is likely to peg fiscal deficit at 4.3 per cent of GDP for the next financial year beginning April 2026 and a double-digit growth in capital expenditure, ICRA said in its pre-Budget expectation on Friday. ICRA…...

1+ hour, 6+ min ago   (312+ words) " You've read article/s this month. Support Team HKFP " Members of HK$150+/month unlock 8 benefits including ad-free browsing, feature previews, exclusive columns and a free gift. Promos disabled for members. Hong Kong saw an increase in economic growth of 3.2 per…...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago   (162+ words) The delayed fallout of U.S. trade policy Yet almost a year on, the global economy has not tanked, raising the question: Was Trump right? In my view, it's not that tariffs are not damaging but rather, their effects are being stretched…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago   (104+ words) New Delhi, Jan 16 (PTI) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that the country's exports during the fortnight of January are "highly" positive, global economic uncertainties notwithstanding. The minister, however, did not disclose the numbers. The exports and…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago   (463+ words) With Bitcoin (BTC) hovering near recent highs after touching about $98,000 a day earlier, traders are weighing geopolitical headlines against signs of shifting demand from large U.S. investors. The next move hinges on whether American institutions return as steady buyers or remain…...