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Stocks struggled to gain traction as an almost $400 billion plunge in Nvidia Corp. raised speculation that the rally in the industry that has powered the bull market was due for a breather.

“The Almanack of Naval Ravikant" underscores the importance of setting a clear goal, particularly in the realm of business. Naval Ravikant’s approach to achieving wealth and financial success is distinctive because he emphasizes personal growth as a crucial factor for professional achievement. Having a defined financial goal is crucial as it guides decisions on earning money, identifies necessary skills to acquire, and specifies domains or knowledge to pursue.

gold reserves parked overseas dropped to the lowest in six years at the end of March--47% of the total—since it started accumulating the precious metal in December 2017. Data show that the RBI started bringing the gold to India in March 2022, coinciding with the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. This is in line with the trend of central banks globally that have turned cautious after the US government froze Russian foreign currency assets as the conflict began in February 2022. News that the RBI had brought back 100 tonnes of gold from the UK to India emerged at the end of last month. Governor Shaktikanta Das said this was because there is enough domestic storage capacity and nothing more should be read into it. At the end of March, the RBI’s total gold holdings amounted to 822.1 tons. A December 2023 survey by global investment manager Invesco of 57 central banks and other asset managers showed that they had increased exposure to gold 8-10 years ago, keeping it London and using it for swaps and to enhance yields, but that they were now moving the reserves back to their own countries, underscoring its role as a safe-haven asset. From 50% in 2020, the share of gold reserves held in their own countries is estimated to have gone up to 68% by December 2023 and will likely rise to 74% within the next five years, according to the survey.

Just as optimism is growing among investors that a rally in US Treasuries is about to take off, one key indicator in the bond market is flashing a worrying sign for anyone thinking about piling in.

Charles Schwab’s division that focuses on increasing giving in the U.S. has reached a milestone 25 year anniversary – and is changing its name.

Security researchers have successfully cracked the password to recover over $3 million worth of Bitcoin that had been trapped in a crypto wallet for 11 years.

Economist Peter Morici breaks down what the national debt is, why it ballooned to more than $34 trillion and what it means for Americans.

Fallen cryptocurrency exchange FTX says that nearly all of its customers will receive the money back that they are owed, two years after its spectacular implosion, and some will get more than that.

The price of Bitcoin dipped below $62,500 earlier today as the entire crypto market witnessed one of the worst weekly drops of the year.

China is deeply concerning and has raised serious allegations of human rights abuses, including forced organ harvesting. In March, during a US congressional committee hearing, experts had claimed that Chinese authorities had gathered genetic information from the Muslim Uyghur minority, with the aim of supporting a forced organ transplant programme targeted at attracting Muslim medical tourists from Gulf states.

eInfochips, an Arrow Electronics company, a provider of product engineering and digital transformation services, announced that two of its client engagements have been recognised as Standout Case Studies by ISG, in the energy and healthcare, and life sciences categories within the North American region. According to a statement, eInfochips was recognised for its contribution to the development of ELSA, a “Brilliant Assistant” smart surgical display platform designed to streamline workflows and integrate AI into operating rooms. ELSA has delivered significant value, with the client SoftAcuity, a medical technology provider, estimating a tenfold increase in ROI, highlighting the transformative impact of this solution. According to ISG, this case study showcases collaborative new product development driven by specialised technological and engineering expertise.

This is some very bullish news for meme coins from the Wall Street Journal– an article from late May headlined, “The Loneliness of The American Worker.” The news? “More than 40% of fully remote workers polled in a 2023 survey of working parents by Bright Horizons said they go days without leaving the house,” according to the WSJ.

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood revealed she would vote for former President Trump over President Biden in the November presidential election. Her decision is based on who she believes would be best for the country’s economy, she said.

Earlier this year, the US bureau of labour statistics landed in an unusual controversy. An email sent to a group of ‘super users’ about methodological tweaks in inflation calculations for the month of January found its way to the press. Since the group of super users included leading investment banks and hedge funds, it raised suspicions about the agency sharing market-sensitive information with a closed group.

Mint’s Plain Facts section brings out an update on key global data to thread together the biggest developments in the world that are worth paying attention to. The accompanying analysis and charts explain how each story is creating ripples on the global stage, where it is headed in the coming weeks, and whether it can impact India. This month we track the upcoming monetary policies, the G7 summit held in Italy, and how rising temperatures are ringing alarm bells.

Nanda's job at General Electric Co. back then was putting some plastic between the bumper and the beam of a Suzuki Swift. The plastics division, which traced its history to the early days of synthetic rubber, had hired the young engineer from the state-run Defense Research & Development Organization, placed him at one of GE’s new facilities on the outskirts of Bengaluru, and asked him to find a cost-efficient way to reduce the impact on pedestrians in auto accidents.

Non-Resident Indian (NRI) investors. The NDA's consistent emphasis on economic reforms, infrastructural development, and ease of doing business has historically resonated well with the investor community.This new tenure promises to build upon these foundations, potentially offering numerous opportunities for NRI investors.

When Steve Bannon is unhappy with Donald Trump, you know the former President has taken a good turn. Mr. Trump did so last week in saying he’d like to give a green card for residence in the U.S.

Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint to a new level and is driving a fresh surge in insurance costs. The British navy said Tuesday that the only visible objects in the last known location of the Tutor dry-bulk carrier — at which point it was semi submerged — were some debris and an oil slick. Yemen’s Houthi militants managed to strike it with a seaborne drone, killing one crew member and injuring others. They said they eventually sank it with explosives. Register for the ET MSME Day 2024 here.

OpenAI, the startup behind it, that seized the business world’s attention. But, as usual, big tech is back on the front foot. Nvidia, maker of accelerator chips that are at the core of generative artificial intelligence (AI), is now duelling with Microsoft, a tech giant of longer standing, to be the world’s most valuable company.

Texas. Dasari Gopikrishna, who hailed from Bapatla district in Andhra Pradesh, came to the US only eight months ago. The incident occurred at a gas station convenience store in Pleasant Grove, Dallas on June 21. Consul General D C Manjunath, who was in Dallas for a Yoga Day event on Sunday, confirmed to PTI that the incident was unrelated to a shooting in Arkansas as previously reported by various sources.