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 Trump-era steel & aluminum tariffs on Europe set to end

Trump-era steel & aluminum tariffs on Europe set to end

October 31, 2021 06:58 AM GMT| By Ankit Sethi

Highlights The US and Europe reach a deal to end tariffs and give the industry a breather Tariffs on steel and aluminium were imposed by former President Trump Europe had levied retaliatory tariffs on US goods like bourbon whiskey .....

 G20 leaders support global minimum tax to curb tax avoidance

G20 leaders support global minimum tax to curb tax avoidance

October 31, 2021 06:55 AM GMT| By Ankit Sethi

G20 leaders, who are meeting in-person for the first time after the outbreak of the Covid pandemic, have endorsed the global minimum tax. 15% minimum levy This paves the way ahead for a minimum 15 per cent tax on companies. It is aimed at corpora.....

 US indices close flat, weighed down by tech stocks

US indices close flat, weighed down by tech stocks

October 29, 2021 10:00 PM BST| By Sanjeeb Baruah

Benchmark US indices closed the week flat on Friday, October 29, weighed down by losses in technology stocks as inflation concerns rose after the latest government economic data. The S&P 500 was up 0.19% to 4,605.38. The Dow Jones fell 0.25% to...

 Here Are The Top 10 Richest Women Of 2021

Here Are The Top 10 Richest Women Of 2021

October 29, 2021 02:59 PM BST| By Samta

Highlights  Approximately 328 women have made to the Forbes billionaires list from last year. As per various media reports, there were no women positioned in the top 10 richest people in the world. However, Francoise Bettencourt Meyers ha.....

 SafeMoon continues its smooth run, prices expected to rise further

SafeMoon continues its smooth run, prices expected to rise further

October 29, 2021 07:04 AM BST| By Jasmine Anand

SafeMoon is all prepped up to hit new highs as its price saw a massive gain of 111% in just over seven days. Broadly speaking, meme currency SafeMoon has made remarkable progress throughout October as its prices saw an upward trend and have been r.....

 US stocks rally after economic data

US stocks rally after economic data

October 28, 2021 10:33 PM BST| By Sanjeeb Baruah

Benchmark US indices closed higher on Thursday, October 28, after the latest economic data showed jobless benefits claims dropped to the lowest level since March last year. The S&P 500 rose 0.98% to 4,596.42. The Dow Jones was up 0.68% to 35,730...

 Shiba Inu continues its astronomical surge despite the snub by Musk

Shiba Inu continues its astronomical surge despite the snub by Musk

October 28, 2021 06:48 AM BST| By Jasmine Anand

Highlightd  Meme crypto Shiba Inu soars to an all-time high in spite of a recent snub by renowned Dogecoin lover, Elon Musk. The token further reached new heights with an online petition being signed asking Robinhood to offer trading of th.....

 Will Tesla resume cryptocurrency transactions?

Will Tesla resume cryptocurrency transactions?

October 28, 2021 03:28 AM BST| By Toshiva Jain

Elon musk is the ultimate influencer in the cryptocurrency market. The company’s decisions, Musk’s tweets have had some significant impact on the cryptocurrency world. However, with all the ups and downs, there is latest indication that.....

 US stocks close mixed as investors track earnings data

US stocks close mixed as investors track earnings data

October 27, 2021 11:34 PM BST| By Sanjeeb Baruah

Benchmark US indices closed mixed on Wednesday, October 27, as investors delved into companies' quarterly earnings and sought to catch up with their latest developments. The S&P 500 was down 0.51% to 4,551.68. The Dow Jones fell 0.74% to 35,490....

 China is going broke!

China is going broke!

October 27, 2021 10:57 AM BST| By Kiara Khanna

Panic is a buzzword in the Chinese markets these days. It all started with Evergrande and seemed to have no end sight. Major Chinese real estate players have reported being unable to pay back their debts. Sinic Holdings, Modern Land, China Properties...

 Which are the top cryptocurrency performers during mid-week?

Which are the top cryptocurrency performers during mid-week?

October 27, 2021 06:49 AM BST| By Jasmine Anand

Highlights The global crypto market has been a witness to strong rallies among major cryptocurrencies. While on Monday, almost all the popular cryptos soared high. at mid-week, the excitement has eased out but not vanished. Solana, Shiba Inu, .....

 Meet 2021’s richest women in the world

Meet 2021’s richest women in the world

October 27, 2021 04:53 AM BST| By Toshiva Jain

Every year Forbes releases its exclusive list of the world’s richest women in the world. This year’s list is all the more remarkable due to multiple reasons. 2021 is celebrating about 36% more women than the previous year: so the curren.....

 US markets scale fresh highs on upbeat earnings, housing data

US markets scale fresh highs on upbeat earnings, housing data

October 26, 2021 10:32 PM BST| By Sanjeeb Baruah

S&P 500 and Dow Jones closed at record highs for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, October 26, while Nasdaq rallied as quarterly results kept the markets in high spirits. The S&P was up 0.18% to 4,574.79. The Dow Jones Industrial Averag...

 What are GMR Finance cryptocurrency tokens?

What are GMR Finance cryptocurrency tokens?

October 26, 2021 07:01 AM BST| By Jasmine Anand

Highlights GMR crypto was developed as a gaming crypto, with an idea to bring the global gaming community together with its in-house token. Its token holders are rewarded with royalty for staking the token for longer periods. Owing to bearish .....

 To the moon and back: NASA shares an update on the launch of Artemis I

To the moon and back: NASA shares an update on the launch of Artemis I

October 26, 2021 06:45 AM BST| By Sonal Goyal

Highlights  NASA’s plan to launch the test flight of Artemis I has been shifted to February 2022. Artemis I aims at sending humans to the moon to establish a sustainable and long-term presence of humans in their nearest neighbour. I.....

 S&P, Dow Jones climb to fresh highs ahead of big tech earnings

S&P, Dow Jones climb to fresh highs ahead of big tech earnings

October 25, 2021 10:43 PM BST| By Sanjeeb Baruah

The S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones closed at record highs on Monday, October 25, ahead of quarterly earnings of big technology companies like Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet this week. The S&P was up 0.47% to 4,566.48. The Dow Jones rose 0.18% to 3...

 Here’s how the unemployment dynamics changed in the pandemic

Here’s how the unemployment dynamics changed in the pandemic

October 24, 2021 08:48 AM BST| By Sukriti Nair

Globally, economies are facing various challenges. Unemployment is the one of the significant one. To curb them, various initiatives are on. Governments are making special budgets for jobless claims. Some are trying their best to create jobs. Howev.....

 Saudi Aramco to achieve net zero emissions by 2060

Saudi Aramco to achieve net zero emissions by 2060

October 24, 2021 06:23 AM BST| By Sukriti Nair

Saudi Arabian energy giant Saudi Aramco has set its net zero emissions target to 2060. On Saturday, Aramco chief Amin Nasser declared that the energy major aims to reduce emissions from operations by 2050. The news was shared at the Saudi Green Ini.....

 World’s COVID-19 vaccine story till now

World’s COVID-19 vaccine story till now

October 24, 2021 04:41 AM BST| By Sukriti Nair

Soon it will be two years since COVID-19 began. And, yet, the pandemic has still not ended. However, global endeavors to create an effective COVID-19 vaccine are bearing fruit. It's not just the rollout of a vaccine but increasi.....

 7 financial lessons from Netflix’s Squid Game

7 financial lessons from Netflix’s Squid Game

October 23, 2021 02:03 PM BST| By Sukriti Nair

COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically worsened life for the world's poor. The money crisis is whiplashing developing nations. People have taken loads of 'survival' debt, and hopes of life-changing money have made them prone to financial fraud. Thus, u.....

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