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The mayhem that swept across world markets this week was partly caused by a market strategy known as the “carry trade.”

India have plunged to the lowest level in more than three years due to higher imports and subdued exports, according to data from commodities consultancy BigMint. Local prices of hot rolled coils used in the manufacturing sector averaged 52,267 rupees ($622.62) per tonne in July, it said. India, the world's second-biggest crude steel producer, turned a net importer in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. The trend continued with finished steel imports scaling a five-year high in April-May, according to provisional government data.

China has reported its exports rose 7% in July from a year earlier, below economists' forecasts for growth closer to 10%

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street as calm returned to the market a day after its biggest pullback in almost two years

Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024, 2008 Beijing medallist Vijender Singh has voiced his concerns, calling the situation a «huge conspiracy against India.» Speaking exclusively to India Today on August 7, Vijender criticised the decision that barred Phogat from competing in the gold-medal bout against Sarah Hildebrandt of the United States. Phogat was found to be 150 grams over the permissible weight limit, which led to her disqualification. Vijender expressed his frustration, suggesting that the disqualification was part of a broader scheme to undermine Indian wrestlers. “The way she has performed is worth appreciating. Maybe some people couldn’t digest the happiness. We can reduce five to six kilograms in one night, so what’s the problem with 100 grams? I feel that someone had some problems, and so the step to disqualify was taken. She should have been given a chance to reduce the 100 grams,” Vijender told India Today. The disqualification means that Vinesh, who had earlier confirmed India’s fourth medal in Paris by defeating Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman in the semifinals, will return empty-handed. Phogat had achieved a significant victory on August 6 by ending Japan’s Yui Susaki's 82-match unbeaten streak, but her Olympic campaign was abruptly cut short.

The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on a Paraguayan tobacco company for allegedly financing the country’s controversial former president

Egypt's local currency is sliding against the U.S. dollar after recent increases in fuel prices and subway fares

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The budget speech gave pride of place to the long-term goal of Viksit Bharat and also said that reforms in many areas would be needed to achieve it. This article focuses on one of those areas: trade policy. Policies should be tailored to specified targets, and in this respect, commerce minister Piyush Goyal has set an ambitious target.

In a stock exchange notice today (7 August), the trust said Caffrey will work alongside Simon on the value stocks in the large cap portfolio, while Ghernati will join existing co-manager Felise Agranoff on the growth stocks in the large cap portfolio. Caffrey has over 32 years of experience in the industry and joined JPMorgan Asset Management in 2002. He is a member of the firm's value team supported by over 20 career research analysts. JP Morgan American portfolio manager retires after 44 years With over 24 years' experience, Ghernati started working with JPMorgan in 2020 and curr...

Lovely Professional University (LPU) has announced a cash reward of Rs 25 lakhs for its student Vinesh Phogat. The university had earlier announced the reward for silver medallist winner students in the Paris Olympics. Despite this heartbreaking moment for Indian sports fans, LPU has stood firmly behind its students., the university said. «For us, Vinesh is still a medal winner. Her dedication and skill throughout her journey deserve recognition, and we are proud to award her the promised prize money of ₹25 lakhs, which was reserved for silver medalists,» Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Rajya Sabha MP and Founder Chancellor of LPU, said. Vinesh Phogat had earlier scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the final of a wrestling event in the Olympic Games. However, due to a narrow margin of just 100 grams, she was found overweight during the weigh-in on the morning of the competition, leading to her disqualification.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Tuesday, said that it is making progress toward reaching a consensus with El Salvador, advocating ways to mitigate Bitcoin (BTC) risks.

Hema Malini on Wednesday expressed surprise and disappointment at Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris Olympics for being 100 grams overweight. «It is very surprising, and it feels strange that she was disqualified for being 100 gm overweight. It is important to keep the weight in check. It is a lesson for all of us. I wish she could lose that 100 gm quickly, but she would not get an opportunity,» Malini said.

Sheikh Hasina government. Throughout modern history, students have frequently played a pivotal role in regime changes or significant policy shifts. This trend is evident in numerous landmark protests across the globe, illustrating the power and influence of student movements. In the United States during the 1960s and early 1970s, student-led protests against the Vietnam War became iconic. Campuses across America saw teach-ins, sit-ins, and shutdowns to oppose the country's involvement in the war. These actions targeted both the Johnson and Nixon administrations, as well as companies like Dow Chemicals with ties to the conflict. Thousands of students burning their drafts ultimately turned public sentiment against the war, leading to the withdrawal of American troops by 1973. In South Africa, the Soweto Uprising of June 1976 showcased students' resistance against unequal education under Apartheid. Thousands marched in protest, only to be met with armed police, which triggered widespread anti-Apartheid protests and international condemnation of the regime. These demonstrations are credited with setting the stage for the eventual end of Apartheid.

Hong Kong-based Mox, a Standard-Charted backed virtual bank, said Wednesday that it expanded its investment options to include cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This move positions Mox as the first virtual bank in Hong Kong to offer crypto-related investment products.

The United States Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has charged a Las Vegas resident for operating a fraudulent cryptocurrency recovery scheme.

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is expected to make a statement regarding Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from Paris Olympics in Lok Sabha at 3pm on Wednesday. In a big blow to India's medal hopes from the wrestling arena, grappler Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday was disqualified from the 50 kg women's wrestling event. Vinesh was scheduled to take on United States's Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the Gold Medal watch. A statement issued by the Indian Olympic contingent said that Phogat had tipped the scales above the 50 kg mark and was disqualified.

«So, the last two days was a very good buying opportunity. Today, intraday, we may be seeing a little bit of selling, but I think things have stabilised here. Most global markets have started to rebound and we should be heading higher from here,» says Rohit Srivastava, Strike Money Analytics. Last two days, sell-on-rally is the kind of market we have seen. Are you representing the bulls who have been struck? Or are you from the bear side? Whom do you represent today? Rohit Srivastava: I think the last two days, we have a complete bunch of readings, which are extremely oversold. We have our own proprietary swing indicator, which reached a reading of 3 on Monday and our average swing which reached a reading of 11.

Sam Watson, 18-year-old, set a speed climbing world record of 4.75 seconds at the Olympics. At a speed climbing event, spectators must be vigilant as athletes can scale the 15-meter wall in around five seconds. Climbing first appeared at the Tokyo Games in 2021, having been introduced to the Olympic radar at the Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games in 2018. The sport, along with skateboarding and surfing, aimed to attract younger audiences. It will continue to be part of the program for the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics.

«Overall sense is that in the second half things are going to be a lot more better. So, these two companies is what we are liking within the results which have come out specifically,» says Pankaj Pandey, Head Research, ICICIdirect.com. Let us begin then by talking a little bit about what is happening within individual sectors and in particular real estate. We have been talking about the relief coming in with the amendments in the finance bill. How are you looking at this news for the sector? Pankaj Pandey: See, real estate as a sector looks quite attractive to us. And after a long period of time, we are seeing improvement in the overall numbers, broader number for sector.

Anurag Singh, Founder & Managing Partner, Ansid Capital, says fundamentals do not change like that. The unwinding of carry-trade has happened now. Hopefully, that is behind us. People will not again try and play smart on this, borrowing in yen and investing in US or global markets. What do you make of first the big global meltdown on Monday and the recovery thereafter? Anurag Singh: I will not pretend to act as if I saw this coming. I was also caught by surprise. I was traveling in the last couple of weeks and was not prepared for it. Well, all fingers point to the yen carry trade. Now, of course, everybody knows how that works and looks like that because it was a quick technical selloff.