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21.12 / 02:47

economy stage country reports Ford: Second thoughts about leaving?

Could there be a fresh twist in Ford’s tryst with India? A buzz has risen after reports surfaced of the US-based carmaker’s decision to cancel the planned sale of its Chennai facility to the JSW group that was in an advanced stage of talks. One may be inclined to think this is on account of negotiations breaking down.

21.12 / 02:40

Ripple Experts Dollar steadies as stocks slip

U.S. stocks had investors looking for safety and as an unexpected fall in British inflation hit the pound. Sterling suffered its sharpest drop in two months overnight after British inflation dived below forecasts to an annual 3.9% in October, its lowest for two years. Traders scrambled to price rate cuts by May and the currency dropped 0.7% to $1.2638.

21.12 / 00:50

Target Entertainment Sony President performer Sony highlights PS5 momentum as hardware sales top 50 million

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20.12 / 20:34

Revolut Crypto Adoption Revolut Unlocks Crypto Trading in New Zealand, Expanding Fintech’s Offerings with 100+ Pairs

London-based fintech firm Revolut has launched cryptocurrency trading services in New Zealand. Starting today, customers in the country can buy, sell, and hold over 100 different digital currencies on the Revolut app.

20.12 / 17:55

Citi economy performer country reports travelers India should be at the front-line of an ongoing global battle to attract tourist

₹123,500 for a lake-view room to ₹360,000 for its lower-priced suites. Dither while deliberating whether ₹560,000 for a 53-59-square-metre Royal suite is worth it, and the website warns in red letters that these are the last few available in this category. Nice work if you can get it, as they say.

20.12 / 16:29

Citi FIVE BLOCK Fighting country travelers Japan Clears the Way for Tourists to Get an Actual Uber

TOKYO—One of the world’s biggest taxi markets is finally opening its gates wider to Uber after a decade of pushing by the U.S. ride-hailing company. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday that the government would largely lift a ban on ride-sharing services in April and allow regular drivers using their own cars to give fare-paying passengers a ride.

20.12 / 16:22

Nikkei fall World markets today: US stocks fall, FedEx shares tumble

Global markets: US stocks opened lower on Wednesday as investors took a breather from a rally sparked by the rate cut hopes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 37.79 points, or 0.10%, at the open to 37,520.13. The S&P 500 opened lower by 3.64 points, or 0.08%, at 4,764.73.

20.12 / 15:58

Provident President reports testing prevention Toyota's small car unit Daihatsu will suspend all vehicle shipments over widespread safety cheating

Toyota Motor Corp. says its subsidiary Daihatsu will suspend shipments of all its vehicles in and outside Japan in a damaging safety scandal after an investigation found improper testing involving 64 models

20.12 / 15:34

Provident Digital Prada buys New York Fifth Avenue store building for $425 million

MILAN (Reuters) — Italian fashion house Prada (OTC:PRDSY) has paid $425 million to buy the building on Fifth Avenue in New York which currently hosts its store, the company said on Wednesday.

20.12 / 15:34

Tesla Department Panasonic Panasonic says Oklahoma no longer candidate for new battery plant

TOKYO (Reuters) -Panasonic Energy, a unit of Panasonic (OTC:PCRFY) Holdings, said on Wednesday Oklahoma was no longer a candidate for a new electric vehicle battery plant in the United States.

20.12 / 14:35

Align awards rapper information reports Why is Kanye West selling his gutted Malibu home at a lower price

Selling Sunset realtor Jason Oppenheim, 46, to handle the sale. Despite the property's generous 4,000 square feet, Kanye's renovations have rendered it devoid of windows or electricity. Kanye is currently renovating the property embroiled in a legal dispute. He collaborated with renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando. The ex-manager, Tony Saxon, alleges wrongful termination, stating he was fired for raising safety concerns during the remodel.

20.12 / 13:13

FIVE JPMorgan economy Invesco Nikkei performer electronic Japanese equities have outperformed, but is the rally at risk?

Japanese shares need to jump five large hurdles in early 2024 to build on their mighty rally this year.

20.12 / 12:33

Reuters Digital Manufacturing Strategy Browser Inside recommendations Toshiba delisted after 74 years, faces future with new owners

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20.12 / 11:44

Stablecoin coinbase PwC crypto regulation country reports travelers Over 40 Countries Forge Ahead with Cryptocurrency Regulation and Legislation: PwC

More than 40 countries have made significant strides in advancing crypto-focused regulations and legislation this year, indicating a growing global trend towards wider cryptocurrency adoption.

20.12 / 10:44

Racing performer country exclusive blues innovations India Yamaha Motor launches R3 and MT-03 as completely built units

Yamaha Motor has launched its latest sports motorcycles — R3 and MT-03 — widening its product portfolio in the domestic market, the company said on Wednesday. The two products — the track-oriented R3 and the street fighter MT-03 — have been launched as part of the brand campaign — The Call of the Blue — and would be sold in the country as 'completely built-up units' (CBUs). «These two iconic motorcycles truly represent Yamaha's racing DNA and underscore the brand's unwavering commitment to advancing the premium motorcycle segment in the Indian market,» a company statement said.

20.12 / 09:12

JPEX scandal Crypto Websites Hong Kong Authorities Block Two Crypto Websites Suspected of Fraud

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a public warning regarding two crypto firms suspected of engaging in fraud.

20.12 / 08:48

Target Extreme Strategy economy patient Japan's central bank keeps its negative interest rate unchanged

The Bank of Japan has kept its longstanding easy credit policies unchanged, saying it will watch price and wage trends before raising its negative benchmark interest rate

20.12 / 08:40

Target economy pandemic President country 2020 reports How the markets and the economy surprised investors and economists in 2023, by the numbers

Stocks in the U.S., Japan and Germany have risen 20% or more

20.12 / 08:39

Manufacturing economy show reports Japan's trade shrinks in November, despite strong exports of vehicles and computer chips

Japan has reported its exports fell slightly in November from a year earlier while imports declined nearly 12%

20.12 / 08:37

economy Nikkei President show performer reports Stock market today: Asian shares gain after Wall Street ticks higher amid rate-cut hopes

Asian shares have mostly advanced after Wall Street ticked higher amid hopes that Japan's moves to keep interest rates easy for investors could augur similar trends in the rest of the world

20.12 / 08:31

Citi FIVE economy Metro Highways country travelers Union Transport Minister aims for India's road infrastructure to match US in next 5 years

India aims to elevate its road infrastructure to match that of the US within the next five years, said Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari. As part of a comprehensive strategy, the government seeks to alleviate metro congestion, significantly reduce travel time, and minimise road accidents, he said. In the preceding nine years, his ministry has allocated projects exceeding Rs 50 lakh crore and has streamlined the contract approval process by refining existing policies.

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