Dow Futures Tick Higher After Indices Post Their Worst Week Since June
US. stock futures were trading slightly higher during Sunday’s evening deals, after major benchmark indices posted their greatest weekly losses in 3 months, with investors remaining cautious amid persistent inflation fears ahead of Federal Reserve’s two-day meeting and rate decision later this week.
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4 Big Analyst Picks: Accenture Upgraded To Neutral Ahead of Q3 Earnings
Earlier this week, the company announced a $3 billion investment over three years in its Data & AI practice. The expansion includes new industry solutions, the AI Navigator for Enterprise platform, a Center for Advanced AI, and doubling their AI talent to 80,000 people....
Philippines Main Airport Scrambles To Restore Normalcy After Power Cut
The Philippines' main gateway remained on reduced operations on Monday after a New Year power outage that jolted its air traffic control, with authorities scrambling to resume full service after more than 300 flights were disrupted. The ageing Ninoy Aquino international airport was early...
Oil Prices Hover Near 8-Mth Low as Recession Fears Dent Outlook
Oil prices held near eight-month lows on Monday after falling sharply last week, as markets feared that slowing global economic activity will dent demand for crude.
London-traded Brent oil futures rose 0.3% to $85.29 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were unchanged at...
CDC Lifts Mask Mandate for Fully Vaccinated Students, Teachers: How Will That Work?
Texas, Alabama, and several other states are canceling mask mandates and allowing businesses to open at, or near, full capacity.Elected officials cite the FDA’s emergency approval of three COVID-19 vaccines as well as emerging therapeutics as rationale for the easing of restrictions.Health experts argue...
Indian economy showing resilience and recovery: CEA
However, there are challenges, and geopolitics is messy for which foreign investors are cautious, the CEA said.
Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran has said the Indian economy was on the path to recovery but cautioned that foreign investors may remain cautious because of...
Asian Stocks Rally On China Stimulus, Japan Hit By BOJ Uncertainty
Most Asian stock markets surged on Monday, with Chinese indexes in the lead after the government rolled out more stimulus measures, while fears of more hawkish moves from the Bank of Japan saw local stocks tumble. China’s blue-chip Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 index was...
UAE’s Visa Amnesty: Key Benefits and Support for Pakistanis
UAE’s New Visa Amnesty: A Major Benefit for Pakistanis
Extended Support from Pakistani Missions
The Pakistani Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai have announced extended support for Pakistani nationals in the UAE, following the UAE’s introduction of a new visa amnesty scheme....
Gold Buoyant Before The Fed, Copper Rallies on China COVID Hopes
Gold prices held recent gains on Wednesday as the dollar steadied before the conclusion of a Federal Reserve meeting, while copper prices were lifted by speculation over China potentially relaxing its strict zero-COVID policy Spot gold steadied around $1,648.23 an ounce, while gold futures...
Electric car makers ride on sops to woo cab operators
The following article is an analysis of data taken from the INOMICS Salary Report 2020/21 - which is available to download in full here. Specifically, this article looks at the average salaries of economists around the world working in academia, the public sector and the...