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MUNICH (Reuters) — German carmakers are determined to tackle the problems they face in producing competitive electric vehicles, an executive at Chinese EV maker Xpeng (NYSE:XPEV) said on Wednesday, as China's carmakers put pressure on European rivals in the race to electrify.

Realme has just introduced its latest budget-friendly smartphone, the Realme Narzo 60x, alongside the Realme Buds T300 TWS earbuds in the Indian market. With a starting price of Rs 12,999, the Narzo 60x offers a range of attractive features, including a high refresh rate display, a robust battery, MediaTek's Dimensity 6100+ chipset, and a 50MP dual rear camera. The Realme Buds T300 earbuds, on the other hand, promise up to 40 hours of battery life and 30dB active noise cancellation.Realme Narzo 60x: Affordable and feature-packed

TORONTO (Reuters) — The Bank of Canada on Wednesday held its key overnight interest rate at 5%, noting the economy had entered a period of weaker growth, but said it could raise borrowing costs again should inflationary pressures persist.

By Yuvraj Malik

Origin Energy stands to increase gross earnings by about $650 million in 2025-26 if its huge Eraring coal power generator remains open, according to Morgan Stanley estimates, in findings that may play into the terms of a deal expected to be struck with the NSW government to extend its life.

Gold languished near one-week lows on Wednesday on strength in the dollar and Treasury yields, driven by expectations for U.S. interest rates to stay elevated for longer and worries about China's economy. Spot gold was flat at $1,926.30 per ounce by 1209 GMT, after hitting its lowest since Aug. 29 earlier in the session.

(Reuters) — Wall Street's top regulator on Wednesday was set to approve new rules on funding a market surveillance system meant to split its development and operating costs between brokerages and stock exchanges while allowing the latter several years to recoup hundreds of millions already spent.

(Reuters) — The U.S. services sector unexpectedly gained steam in August, with new orders firming and businesses paying higher prices for inputs — potential signs of still-elevated inflation pressures.

By Steve Scherer and David Ljunggren

Bitcoin BSC ($BTCBSC) has only just hit the crypto market as a presale but is already generating significant hype in the space.

By Giuseppe Fonte and Elisa Anzolin

Watchvestor (WVTR) is also attracting investors with massive promises. Watchvestor is the first blockchain-based platform where all types of luxurious watches are sold, bought, and traded. Since the costs are high up to $100,000 dollars to purchase real luxury watches physically, Watchvestor will make it affordable for every crypto enthusiast.

United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:UAL), Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV), and Alaska Air (ALK) have all issued warnings about unexpectedly significant increases in the price of jet fuel for the current quarter.

finance ministry has tightened the anti-money laundering rules by bringing in partners holding 10 per cent stake in a firm, as against 15 per cent earlier, under the definition of beneficial owners.

New Delhi (India), September 2: In an era where healthcare costs are rising and chronic diseases are prevalent with 250 million chronic patients in India, insurance companies are redefining their roles beyond mere financial protection. Traditionally, insurance companies have primarily focused on reimbursing medical expenses incurred after illness or injury.

Watchvestor (WVTR) has surged in activity. During the early presale period, WVTR is selling at a value of $0.03. Its value can spike to $0.35 at launch, as projected by analysts. But why did they predict that this altcoin could surge so much? Watchvestor is the world's first blockchain-powered marketplace for fractional investments in exclusive, rare, and expensive watches.

The proposed Thai Canal, often referred to as the Kra Canal, has been a subject of considerable discussion and analysis due to its potential impact on global trade routes. If realized, this canal would offer an alternative to the Straits of Malacca, a critical maritime passageway that currently serves as a conduit for a significant portion of global trade. China, which heavily relies on the Malacca Straits for its maritime trade, has shown considerable interest in the project.

Oil prices hit a 10-month high of nearly USD 90 per barrel as Saudi Arabia and Russia extended their voluntary production and export cuts until the end of the year. For a nation that is more than 85 per cent dependent on imports for its oil needs, the surge in prices means India will have to shell out more and the prospect of returning to market-driven petrol and diesel prices in the near future diminished further. Brent crude prices surged around 6.5 per cent over the past week after Saudi Arabia, which leads the expanded OPEC+ cartel with Russia, decided to keep its one million barrels a day reduction in supplies to the global market until the end of December. Russia has added its own voluntary export cuts in recent months. The move has led to Brent rising above USD 90 a barrel for the first time this year on Tuesday.

The GALA price has risen by 0.5% in the past 24 hours, with its move to $0.01603699 coming after the blockchain-gased gaming platform issued a statement regarding the ongoing legal dispute between its co-founders, Eric Schiermeyer and Wright Thurston.

Indian Railways for travelling ticketless, a video of a woman who bought a ticket for her goat is going viral on the internet. In the video, the TTE approaches the woman to check her ticket. With confidence, she informs him that she has already handed over her ticket. Undeterred, the TTE proceeds to examine the ticket and discovers that it lists three passengers.

Grid constraints, the still high cost of green technology and planning delays are holding up $18 trillion worth of investments needed to reach global 2030 climate goals, making any rapid energy transition increasingly unlikely.