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Dow Rises on UnitedHealth Gains, While S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slip Amid Fed Rate Cut Uncertainty
Dow Rises on UnitedHealth Gains, While Other Indexes Slip on Fed Rate Cut Uncertainty The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended slightly higher on Friday, supported by a sharp rally in…
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China’s Guangdong Introduces First Legal Safeguard for Carbon Quota-Backed Loans
Southern China’s Guangdong province, home to the country’s most active provincial-level carbon trading market, has launched a pioneering legal and financial framework that officially recognizes greenhouse gas emissions quotas as…
China’s Economy Holds Firm Despite July Slowdown in Key Indicators
China’s economy showed resilience in July despite a slowdown in several major economic indicators, as authorities emphasized stability amid external headwinds and extreme domestic weather conditions. Industrial production grew by…
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Global Stakeholders Weigh In Ahead of Putin-Trump Alaska Summit
In the days leading up to the Alaska summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. leader Donald Trump, the Kremlin has been actively engaging with global partners. Putin held…
Russian Delegation and Media Land in Alaska Ahead of Historic US-Russia Summit
A plane carrying over 50 Kremlin-accredited journalists and members of the Russian delegation touched down at Anchorage International Airport, Alaska, at 15:20 local time on August 14 (02:20 Moscow time,…
FASTag Annual Pass for Private Vehicles Launched: Price, Eligibility, and How to Activate
Global FinDesk — Starting today, private vehicle owners in India can take advantage of the newly launched FASTag-based annual toll pass, designed to make frequent highway travel more affordable and…
PM Modi’s Independence Day 2025 Speech: 8 Game-Changing Announcements for India’s Future
Global FinDesk — On the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, delivering his 12th address from the Red Fort, outlined a bold vision to transform the…
Hotter-Than-Expected PPI Clouds Fed’s September Rate Cut Outlook
Global FinDesk — A stronger-than-anticipated July Producer Price Index (PPI) report has sparked fresh concerns that U.S. businesses may soon pass rising costs on to consumers, potentially complicating the Federal…
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Quietly Builds UnitedHealth Stake While Trimming Apple and Bank of America
Global FinDesk — Warren Buffett’s investment powerhouse, Berkshire Hathaway, has disclosed a notable new position in healthcare leader UnitedHealth Group, alongside adjustments to several long-standing holdings, according to its latest…
India Fast-Tracks FTAs with EU, Oman, and New Zealand to Boost Exports
India’s commerce ministry announced on August 14 its plan to accelerate free trade agreements (FTAs) with several key partners, including the European Union, Oman, New Zealand, Peru, and Chile. The…