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Asian shares slip, dollar nurses losses as US election looms

Investors have been unnerved in recent days by signs that the presidential race may be tightened.

Nov 4, 2016

Bank of England predicts rising inflation and real income slow down

Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank Of England, announced that it expects inflation to hit 2.75% by the end of 2018, as well as food, energy and clothes prices rising even faster with wages not keeping up. For now interest rates remain the same but post-Brexit growth will be faster this year than the Bank previously predicted.

Nov 3, 2016

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Zensar, Srei, SKF India, MOIL, MMTC gain despite Sensex, Nifty ending with losses

The top BSE gainer was Zensar Technologies, followed by Srei Infra, SKF India, MOIl, MMTC and Sundaram Fasteners.

Nov 2, 2016

Which companies should you invest in to benefit from the shrinking pound?

Retailers and housebuilders have been hit hard by the failing pound against the US dollar and the Euro.

Nov 2, 2016

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Donald Trump's lead over rival Hillary Clinton in poll hits Indian stock markets

A new poll showing Donald Trump taking a lead over Hillary Clinton spooks stock markets globally; Sensex, Nifty lose over 1 percent.

Nov 2, 2016

Sensex ends with losses; Vedanta, Hindustan Zinc, GSFC hit new 52-week high

The BSE Sensex closed 54 points lower at 27,876; Vedanta, GSFC, Hindustan Zinc, MOIL touch a new 52-week high.

Nov 1, 2016

Happy Halloween: Festival that celebrates the dead and gone

Michelle and Barack Obama celebrated their last Halloween at the White House this year by treating young children.

Nov 1, 2016

Asian stocks struggle as news of new FBI investigation into Clinton emails sinks in

European markets also looked set for a shaky start, with Britain's FTSE 100, France's CAC 40 and Germany's DAX to all open down 0.1 percent

Oct 31, 2016

Diwali 2016: When the world lit up to celebrate the festival of lights

Diwali was celebrated on October 30, Sunday.

Oct 31, 2016

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Sensex, Nifty end with losses in muhurat trading; RBL Bank, ICICI Prudential, SpiceJet, Ashok Leyland gain

Muhurat trading ends with Sensex and Nifty closing in the red; RBL Bank, NH, Ashok Leyland, SpiceJet, Advanced Enzyme buck trend.

Oct 30, 2016

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Foreign investors on selling spree in India

For the week ended October 29, FIIs were net sellers of Indian equities worth Rs 3,655 crore.

Oct 29, 2016

Statue of Liberty turns 130; check out the Liberty Enlightening the World in photos

The Statue of Liberty, which is officially named Liberty Enlightening the World, turned 130 years old on October 28.

Oct 29, 2016

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Dhanteras 2016: Gold fails to shine due to weak demand, high prices

Gold lost Rs 110 on Dhanteras as weak global cues kept demand low despite token buying by jewellers and customers.

Oct 28, 2016

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Sensex gains 8%, Nifty up 10.3% since Samvat 2072

The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty post modest gains since 2072, based on Friday closing levels.

Oct 28, 2016

Dollar, bond yields stand tall on enhanced Fed rate hike prospects

Wall Street shared edged lower on Thursday in a choppy session after the latest round of earnings reports.

Oct 28, 2016

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