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U.S. payrolls rose 50,000 in December, less than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.4%

U.S. payrolls rose 50,000 in December, less than expected;...

The report presented a muddy view of the labor market, with companies reporting...

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Trump revealed some of Friday's jobs data early in post the prior day

Trump revealed some of Friday's jobs data early in post...

The president indicated that private sector payrolls had expanded by 654,000, a...

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UK inflation rises to 3.4% in December, above forecasts

UK inflation rises to 3.4% in December, above forecasts

The U.K. inflation rate rose to 3.4% in December, above forecasts of 3.3% from economists...

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UK economy surprises with stronger-than-expected 0.3% growth in November

UK economy surprises with stronger-than-expected 0.3% growth...

Economists expect the U.K. economy to improve in 2026, particularly as the Bank...

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China says trade deal with U.S. will 'drain Taiwan’s economy' for American benefits

China says trade deal with U.S. will 'drain Taiwan’s economy'...

China doubled down its rhetorics on the trade agreement between Taiwan and the U.S.,...

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China's investment crash raises credit risks for homebuilders, banks, government: Fitch

China's investment crash raises credit risks for homebuilders,...

China’s sharp investment downturn is amplifying credit risks across the economy,...

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How to make ESOPs more valuable for startup staff

How to make ESOPs more valuable for startup staff

India's startup ecosystem faces challenges with ESOP taxation, creating liquidity...

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AI sends tech to top of pay charts: Report

AI sends tech to top of pay charts: Report

Technology reigns supreme as the top paymaster in 2026, with AI and digitisation...

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PVR INOX to sell snacks business to Marico

PVR INOX to sell snacks business to Marico

PVR INOX is divesting its premium snacking business, 4700BC, to FMCG major Marico...

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Axis Bank net profit up 3% in Oct-Dec on strong loan growth

Axis Bank net profit up 3% in Oct-Dec on strong loan growth

Axis Bank reported a 3% year-on-year net profit increase to Rs 6,490 crore in the...

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In a first, gold breaches $5k/Oz, silver $110/Oz

In a first, gold breaches $5k/Oz, silver $110/Oz

Gold surged past $5,000 an ounce for the first time, driven by geopolitical uncertainty...

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Government gets proposals to push divestment amid weak show

Government gets proposals to push divestment amid weak...

The government is exploring new ways to increase privatization and use the money...

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AI spending wasn't the biggest engine of U.S. economic growth in 2025, despite popular assumptions

AI spending wasn't the biggest engine of U.S. economic...

The GDP value of AI is smaller than it might appear given that a lot of high-tech...

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: GameStop, Booz Allen, CVR Energy, CoreWeave & more

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: GameStop, Booz...

These are some of the stocks posting the largest moves midday.

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After tax return data leak, US Treasury terminates consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton contracts

After tax return data leak, US Treasury terminates consulting...

The US Treasury Department has terminated 31 contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton,...

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Budget 2026: Moving beyond tariffs – what India’s costumes reforms journey needs

Budget 2026: Moving beyond tariffs – what India’s costumes...

India’s customs reform journey is entering a phase where regulatory stability, procedural...