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Investing.com-- Most Asian currencies retreated on Thursday, while the dollar stemmed recent losses as a slew of signals from the Federal Reserve showed that the central bank was likely to keep interest rates high in the near-term.

World Thinking Day can be traced back to 1926 when delegates from across the globe met at Camp Edith Macy in New York for the fourth World Conference of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). At the end of the conference, the delegates unanimously decided to create a day dedicated to guides and girl Scouts, with the joint birthday of Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Scout and Guide movement, and his wife Olave.

U.S. authorities have accused another sanitation company of illegally hiring at least two dozen children to clean dangerous meat processing facilities

Federal Reserve officials acknowledged at their most recent meeting in January that there had been “significant progress” in reducing inflation

United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Boston was diverted to Denver on Monday after the plane’s wing started coming apart mid-flight — and a passenger managed to capture footage of the unnerving issue.Kevin Clarke pulled out his phone to record video of damage to the plane’s structure, which appeared to show the wing slat missing large chunks and beginning to separate from the rest of the wing.“Just about to land in Denver with a broken wing on the plane,” Clarke can be heard saying in the video.Clarke told WCVB that as the wheels lifted off in San Francisco, he felt an “incredibly strong vibration” and started to become worried about the plane’s shaking.“All of a sudden I hear this loud vibration and noise that I’ve never heard from a plane before and it stopped within seconds and I’m like, well that’s good it stopped,” Clarke told ABC.He told the outlet that the plane’s pilot soon entered the cabin and checked out the wing from a window, before retreating back into the cockpit.“Minutes later, he comes on the PA system and announces that we’ve sustained some damage to the slat underneath the wing,” said Clarke.Another passenger shared a photo of the damaged wing on Reddit mid-flight.“Sitting right on the wing and the noise after reaching altitude was much louder than normal. I opened the window to see the wing looking like this,” user octopus_hug wrote.

Circle Squared Alternative Investments founder Jeff Sica discusses whether the Fed will cut interest rates in 2024 on 'Varney & Co.'

By Maiya Keidan

Investing.com – Federal Reserve policymakers signaled no urgency to pivot to rate cuts as further confidence was needed to ensure that inflation continues slowing toward target just as concerns of «upside risks» emerge, according to the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s Jan.30-31 meeting released Wednesday.           

Learning begins at home, where we absorb our first language from our family, shaping our identity and sense of belonging. This mother tongue is a source of comfort and cultural connection for all children. However, when children step into pre-school or school at the age of 3 or 4, they may face a daunting challenge.

WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve officials indicated at their last meeting that they were in no hurry to cut interest rates and expressed both optimism and caution on inflation, according to minutes from the session released Wednesday.

dedicate to the nation two new Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) with a cumulative capacity of 1,400 megawatt at Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in Surat district and inaugurate or lay the foundation stone of multiple projects during his day-long visit to Gujarat on Thursday, officials said on Wednesday. The new Unit 3 and Unit 4 at KAPS, each having capacity to produce 700 MW of electricity, were built by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) at a cost of over Rs 22,500 crore and they are the largest indigenous PHWRs in the country, said a PIB release. «They are first of its kind reactors and have advanced safety features comparable with the best in the world. Together, these two reactors will produce about 10.4 billion units of clean electricity per year and benefit consumers of multiple states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, MP, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu,» the release said.

Red Sea crisis has led to a sustained disruption in trade routes. This delays timely delivery of goods due to attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen on cargo ships plying waters connecting Asia with Europe and the United States (US). As a result, traffic is being forced away from the Suez Canal and redirected around the tip of Africa, the market intelligence and analytics arm of CRISIL said in a research note. These developments hold the potential to significantly impact players within the capital goods and fertiliser sectors. Commenting on the Capital goods sector, CRISIL said, “The ripple effect of such disruptions extends to various facets of the industry, potentially leading to an undesirable inventory build-up. This accumulation can, in turn, exert pressure on the operational efficiency of engineering, procurement and construction companies.”

₹210 crore in a Series D & D1 funding round led by Edelweiss Discovery Fund Series – I. Existing investors, including Chiratae Growth Fund and Magnetic, also participated in the round. The latest round of funding will help the company strengthen its balance sheet and in business expansion, said Rentomojo's chief executive officer Geetansh Bamania.

Trent and Westlife Foodworld are the top picks of Axis Securities in the retail space post the December quarter (Q3FY24) results. Retail companies have reported mixed performance, with premium retailers sustaining their growth momentum. However, value retailers continued to face pressure, noted the brokerage.

Also Read: Auto Q3 Result Review: Expect positive momentum to sustain, says Nuvama; picks Hero Moto, M&M, Minda The fundraising by Hyundai would put the valuation of its Indian operation at more than half its market capitalisation of around $47 billion in Seoul, the report added. Some domestic Indian investment banks are also likely to be appointed for the IPO in coming months.

monetary policies involving higher interest rates to address inflation, persistent geopolitical tensions, and lingering disruptions in the supply chain. These factors collectively indicate a sustained state of disruption in the world economy throughout the current year. While inflation is exhibiting signs of alleviation in certain regions, it remains a substantial concern.

Tata Power Trading Company Ltd (TPTCL) from Tata Power's 200 MW solar PV power plant in Bikaner district of Rajasthan, BluSmart said in a statement. "Enabled by the recently enacted green energy open access rules, this partnership with TPTCL allows BluSmart to completely eliminate Scope 2 emissions (indirect emissions) from its existing 1.4 million sq ft of EV charging infrastructure and future charging hubs," it said.

Tata Motors Ltd.) increased by 17% YoY, and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) increased by 33% YoY, driven by improved scale/net pricing and a stable currency movement. Also Read: Stocks to buy: NCC, Talbros Automotive among three fundamental stock picks by HDFC Securities Ceat Ltd, Escorts Kubota Ltd, Tata Motors Ltd, Shriram Automall India Limited, Motherson Sumi Wiring India Ltd, and TVS Motor Co Ltd are among the firms the brokerage recognised as having strong EBITDA growth (40%-plus).

Investing.com-- Shares of major Australian mining stocks fell sharply on Wednesday, tracking a decline in iron ore prices amid growing concerns that worsening global economic conditions will dent demand for the steel-making material.

Name of the fundFive-year returns (in %)10-year returns (in %)ICICI Prudential Pharma Healthcare and Diagnostics (P.H.D) Fund29.22-Mirae Asset Healthcare Fund27.55-ITI Pharma & Healthcare Fund27.15-SBI Healthcare Opportunities Fund26.6817.16Tata India Pharma & Heathcare Fund26.40- The ongoing surge in the Indian pharmaceutical sector has created wealth for investors, especially those invested in healthcare companies. Additionally, the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector serves as a defensive theme as people persist in seeking medical assistance and taking medications even during challenging times.

Hindalco Industries, the leading metals company under the Aditya Birla Group, surged 5% to reach ₹538 per share. This rise in shares follows an announcement from the company's wholly owned subsidiary, Novelis Inc., on Tuesday.