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In the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC) continues to capture the spotlight, showcasing resilience and bullish sentiment despite recent fluctuations. As of Tuesday, Bitcoin has been trading robustly, hovering above the $37,000 threshold, reflecting a sustained upward trajectory amidst a generally tranquil crypto market.

Additional regulation may be needed to prevent another FTX-style collapse according to a new report from the Financial Stability Board (FSB) released Tuesday, November 28th.

NAHB CEO Jim Tobin discusses the state of the housing market, American homeownership, and using family money for home down payment.

Tokyo Gas has joined the race to acquire a minority stake in Think Gas Distribution, Indian natural gas supplier owned by private equity fund I Squared Capital, said two people aware of the development. Founded in 1885, Tokyo Gas is the city gas provider in the Tokyo metropolitan area and surrounding Kanto region. Tokyo Gas is doing due diligence at present, said sources.

gender pay gap across sectors in India is well known. But what is liable to raise eyebrows is that even a 'modern' sector like technology, with its sturdy linkages with the global economy and young cohort of workers, suffers from the same malaise. A new Aon PLC report shows that the unadjusted gender pay gap in the tech sector in 2023 is 28-30%, while in junior management, it is 18-20%.

UNEP) released its Emissions Gap Report 2023. The big headline is that this will be the hottest year ever. UNEP confirmed the worst fears about rapidly advancing climate change, manifesting in the recent instances of extreme weather that led to devastation in several countries, including Pakistan and India.

Phil Collins's ex-wife Orianne Ceveyn will auction his piano and jukebox along with several pieces of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry. Miami-based auction house Kodner will auction the Phil and Orianne Collins Collection on December 6. It will include more than $4 million worth of the former couple’s personal belongings. A Yamaha baby grand piano on which he taught his son to play is the singer’s most prized possession. A Wurlitzer jukebox that was a wedding gift from Collins' manager is equally valuable. Designer handbags (mainly Chanel) and jewels by Van Cleef & Arpels and other luxury brands will also come under the hammer. Swiss jewelry designer Cevey married the former Genesis drummer and frontman, whose solo career includes such hits as 'In the Air Tonight' and 'Against All Odds in 1999.

Assembly polls in five states have declared criminal cases against them, while 29 per cent are «crorepatis», according to a report released on Tuesday. Think-tank Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) examined the self-sworn affidavits of 8,051 of the 8,054 candidates in the poll fray in Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana.

10-year Treasury yields declined on Tuesday, near two-month lows after data on the housing market and consumer, along with comments from Federal Reserve officials. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller national home price index posted a 3.9% increase in September on an annual basis, below the 4.0% estimate but stronger than the 2.5% rise in August, suggesting the housing market may be picking up steam. A separate report from the Conference Board showed its consumer confidence index climbed to 101.0 in November, below the expected 102.0 but above the downwardly revised 99.1 in the prior month. Despite a climb last week, the 10-year yield is on track for its biggest monthly decline since August 2019, as investors largely believe the Federal Reserve is done with its interest rate hike cycle and attempts to price in when the central bank will instead cut rates. The sharp drop has pushed the 10-year yield near its lowest levels since late September. «The market does a good job of getting itself excited for rate cuts and then overly pessimistic on rate cuts and then overly pessimistic on more hikes and we kind of swing the pendulum from one extreme to the other,» said Thomas Urano, co-chief investment officer at Sage Advisory in Austin. «We're at the bottom end of this recent range trade and I think the market is has gotten a little bit ahead of itself in expecting the Fed to cut so aggressively absent a sudden downward change in the economic data.» Softening economic data, including a reading on inflation two weeks ago, has fueled expectations the Fed will hold rates at their current level, while pricing in a slightly greater than 50% chance of a rate cut of at least 25 basis points in May, according to CME's FedWatch Tool.

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India on Tuesday successfully pulled out all 41 construction workers trapped in a collapsed mountain tunnel in Uttarakhand after 17 days, the global media hailed the rescue operation and provided live coverage of the dramatic development. «Outside the tunnel, there have been celebrations at the news of the first man coming out of the tunnel,» the BBC reported while providing regular updates on the rescue operation.

Google LLC has initiated legal proceedings against three anonymous individuals, accusing them of orchestrating a sophisticated malware distribution scheme under the guise of offering upgrades to Google's AI chatbot, Bard. The lawsuit, filed on November 13, 2023, in the Northern District of California, San Jose Division, identifies the defendants as «Does 1-3,» reflecting Google's current lack of specific identification.

The realm of generative AI is witnessing rapid advancements, with 2023 marking a significant stride in the domain. Meta, formerly Facebook, has introduced Emu, a groundbreaking foundational model for image generation, at this year’s Meta Connect event. This technology underpins numerous AI experiences across Meta’s app family, notably in Instagram’s AI image editing tools. These tools enable users to transform photos by altering their visual style or background. Moreover, the Imagine feature in Meta AI facilitates the generation of photorealistic images within messages or group chats.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has provided pivotal guidance on the capital gains tax (CGT) treatment concerning decentralized finance (DeFi) and the process of wrapping crypto tokens. This move is part of the ATO's ongoing efforts to clarify tax obligations in the evolving domain of digital assets and blockchain-based finance.

A family in the Montreal suburb of Pointe-Clare says they’re left devastated following the loss of their home in a Sept. 8 fire, which destroyed all of their possessions and killed their dog.“Absolute sadness.

Gigi Hadid, the Palestinian American supermodel, found herself in the midst of a social media storm following a now-deleted Instagram post where she accused Israel of severe mistreatment of Palestinian children. With a vast audience of 79.1 million followers, Hadid's post alleged Israel's solitary act of imprisoning children as war captives and detailed harrowing crimes like abduction, rape, and torture against Palestinians. Her post specifically highlighted Ahmed Mansara, involved in a 2015 stabbing incident in East Jerusalem.

Siemens Ltd has posted a 36% rise in net profit at Rs 534 crore in the July-September quarter compared to the year ago, on the back of higher revenues, the company said in a statement. The company reported a net profit of Rs 392 crore a year ago. It follows the October to September fiscal year. Revenue for the quarter came in at Rs 5,297 crore, up 25% over Rs 4,236 crore a year ago.

Byju’s has been dragged to court by Indian cricket administrator Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), likely in relation to the former’s title sponsorship rights’ termination. “We are in discussions with the BCCI to settle the matter and we hope to achieve that soon,” a Byju’s spokesperson told ET. The BCCI did not immediately respond to ET’s request for comment.

The “Global Stocktake": Governments will assess how they are placed to meet the promises of the 2015 Paris deal, and will accordingly chart the actions for the next phase. Energy transition: The phase-out of fossil fuels will again be in the spotlight. Climate finance gap: Crucial, especially with progress on the "loss and damage fund".

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Investing.com -- Amazon's extended Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday promotional drive this year was its largest ever, the e-commerce giant announced on Tuesday, as the company rolled out deeper discounts to entice price-conscious consumers.