Pandemic Financial News
27.10 / 13:08
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US consumer spending beats expectations in September
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. consumer spending increased more than expected in September, keeping it on a higher growth path heading into the fourth quarter, while monthly inflation was elevated.
27.10 / 11:33
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Mint Explainer: Why Narayana Murthy's call for a 70-hour work week won't fly
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have asked employees to return to office three days a week but Infosys, HCL Technologies and Wipro continue to allow employees to come in between one and three days a week. The companies are all nudging employees rather than imposing blanket rules, citing cohesive team work, better data safety, and lower chances of moonlighting. But this stance is in direct contrast to their approach when the hiring frenzy was at its peak.
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27.10 / 07:39
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Fractional ownership is unlocking new opportunities for investors in real estate
With the real estate sector spreading its roots across key markets driven by rising demand and strong sales, investors are now more actively looking for avenues to get big slices of the growth pie. Over the years the real estate sector has become more mature due to the introduction of regulations, and this has begun to garner positive interest from investors. What truly democratized the sector is the introduction of investment concepts like Fractional Ownership which allows individual or retail investors to invest in high-value properties and earn fixed returns from rent-generating assets.
27.10 / 04:39
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G-7 trade chiefs set to tackle supply chains, economic coercion
China when they gather in Osaka this weekend. Group of Seven trade ministers convene on Saturday and Sunday against a backdrop of soaring geopolitical risk due to the Middle East and Ukraine conflicts and diplomatic relations frayed by sanctions and trade barriers meant to enhance industrial security. In an indication of the importance of supply chains, the G-7 will hold talks with India, Indonesia, Australia, Chile and Kenya.
27.10 / 01:49
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Amazon reports better-than-expected revenue and profits for the third quarter
Amazon on Thursday reported strong revenue and profits from the summer months driven by growth in online sales and its advertising business. For the three months that ended on Sept. 30, the company said it earned $143.1 billion in revenue, a 13% increase compared to the same period last year. Amazon made $9.9 billion in profits, topping analysts' expectations and sending its stocks higher in after-hours trading.
26.10 / 21:41
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Mint Primer: What the spike in US bond yields means for you
Mint explains. The yield on a treasury bond at any point of the time is the per-year return investors can expect to earn if they buy the bond at that point and hold on to it until maturity. Treasury bonds are financial securities issued by the US government to finance its fiscal deficit—the difference between what it earns and what it spends.
26.10 / 18:35
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UK PM Sunak warns against rush to regulate AI before understanding its risks
As authorities around the world scramble to draw up guardrails for artificial intelligence, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warns against moving too fast on regulating the rapidly developing technology before it’s fully understood
26.10 / 18:35
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Hasbro, Mattel shares slump after holiday toy sales warning
Toymaker Hasbro disappointed investors with its results on Thursday, joining Barbie-maker Mattel in warning of a weak holiday season and indicating that consumers are being frugal heading into the most important period for retailers.
26.10 / 16:23
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Bank of Canada's Macklem says interest rates may be at peak - CBC
OTTAWA (Reuters) — The Bank of Canada (BoC) may not have to raise its key overnight rate further if inflation cools in line with the central bank's expectations, Governor Tiff Macklem said in an interview with the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.
26.10 / 13:51
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ECB holds rates, signals steady hand as economy stumbles
By Lefteris Papadimas
26.10 / 13:51
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ECB breaks record streak of rate hikes as economy weakens
ATHENS (Reuters) — The European Central Bank broke the longest streak of interest rate hikes in its 25-year history on Thursday, saying the latest data continued to point to inflation slowly coming down to its 2% target.
26.10 / 12:53
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ECB pauses record streak of rate hikes
LONDON (Reuters) — The European Central Bank broke the longest streak of interest rate rises in its 25-year history on Thursday, as slowing inflation continued to point to an eventual drop towards its 2% target and the bloc's economy deteriorates.
26.10 / 12:13
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Delayed onboarding unfairly punishes employees for errors of the employer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), who, the union alleged, had been left “stranded and jobless" after the IT major failed to follow through its offer of employment with an actual job, according to a report in the Mint. "Delayed onboarding" refers to companies not transitioning their job offers into actual, salaried positions. This issue surfaced after the Covid-19 pandemic, which disrupted businesses globally.
26.10 / 12:05
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Hasbro cuts annual revenue view as weak toy demand clouds holiday quarter
(Reuters) — Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS) cut its annual revenue forecast for the second time this year, joining rival Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT) to warn of choppy toy sales in the holiday quarter, sending its shares down 10% before the bell on Thursday.
26.10 / 10:15
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Price rises slow, but Unilever and others struggle to win shoppers back
Unilever and Nestle disappointed investors with weak third-quarter sales volumes, but that could change in the coming months as price increases moderate. Companies have hiked prices since the COVID-19 pandemic to make up for higher costs, prompting some shoppers to look for better deals. The slide in sales volumes of big brands only grew worse after the Ukraine war sparked a cost of living crisis. Top U.S.
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