Canberra, Feb 19 (IANS) Australia’s unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1 per cent in January, according to official data released on Thursday. The latest monthly labour force data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed that the number of Australians employed on a full-time basis increased by 50,500 between December and January, which was partially offset by a fall in part-time employment of 32,700 people, Xinhua News Agency reported.The official unemployment rate remained at 4…
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Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) President Donald Trump on told Fox Business that the US economy is “going great” as he touted record stock-market levels and said he wants Congress to pass a voting package he called the “Save America Act” ahead of the midterm elections.In an interview with Larry Kudlow on Fox Business’ “Kudlow”, Trump pointed to market milestones. “When you say 50,000, and by the way, uh, S&P 7,000—,” he said, adding, “we’re at the end of the first year.”Tru…
Seoul, Jan 29 (IANS) Uncertainty over the path of the United States’ monetary policy is expected to persist, though markets have remained broadly stable following the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision, a senior official of the South Korean central bank said on Thursday.On Wednesday (US time), the Fed kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at the 3.5-3.75 percent range following three successive cuts since September, a decision that will continue to put the gap between the key r…
Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) The White House defended President Donald Trump’s repeated criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, while stressing that the Department of Justice will determine whether any legal issues exist.Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt said the President has been clear in his assessment of Powell’s performance. “One thing for sure, the President’s made it quite clear, is Jerome Powell is bad at his job,” Leavitt said.She said Trump is entitled to express that …
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) India’s equity markets could provide robust returns in near future due to impressive valuations, trailing performance, macro stability and the growth cycle, a report said on Wednesday.The report from MS Research predicted a 13 per cent upside for BSE Sensex to touch 95,000 by December 2026 citing a 50 per cent probability.The firm assumed continued fiscal consolidation, higher private investment and a positive gap between real growth and real rates to provide this base …
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) India’s equity markets are expected to remain resilient in 2026 amid global uncertainty, supported by strong domestic fundamentals, policy support and sector‑specific tailwinds, a new report has said.The report from BP wealth and STOXBOX forecasted that the domestic economy should continue to shine in the global context as “various India‑specific triggers are aligned in the right direction”.Among sectors, automobiles are expected to outperform with mid‑single‑…
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Gold prices surged to a fresh lifetime high in the national capital on Monday, tracking a sharp rally in global markets and strong safe-haven demand from investors. According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold rose by Rs 1,685 to hit a record Rs 1,38,200 per 10 grams in Delhi.Silver also witnessed a strong rally, climbing to an all-time high of Rs 2,14,500 per kilogram, inclusive of all taxes.The white metal jumped by Rs 10,400 per kg — reflecting strong buying i…