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dollar rose to a seven-week high against the yen on Thursday, while the sterling and euro fell amid on the U.S. economy is coming off the boil while traders watch for more data bolstering the case for a Federal Reserve rate cut this year. May retail sales released this week were tepid and the labor market appears to be weakening. The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, but was still more than expected, data released on Thursday showed, indicating the jobs market remained strong despite a gradual cooling.

Asian shares are ending the week with a whimper after a rally to 26-month highs earlier this week drew profit-taking, while the strength in the U.S. dollar as central banks in Europe cut rates kept pressuring the yen towards the intervention zone. Overnight, the Swiss National Bank cut rates for a second time while the Bank of England opened the door to an easing in August after holding rates steady. Sterling, the Swiss franc and the euro fell, lifting the dollar broadly.

HDFC Bank is discussing with investors and the regulator a plan through which the country's most-valued lender would buy back some of the bonds issued by the erstwhile HDFC, and replace these instruments with new infrastructure bonds to be sold to the same set of investors holding the securities. This exercise, if approved, would help HDFC Bank cut interest costs as bank infrastructure bonds have the advantage of exemptions from regulatory reserve requirements like Statutory Liquidity Ratio and Cash Reserve Ratio.

Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. But like prior “bubble” episodes, this one eventually has to pop too, the firm’s chief equity strategist says. Stifel’s Barry Bannister says the US stock benchmark has a shot at reaching the 6,000 mark before the end of 2024 as investors keep piling in, up from just below 5,500 Thursday. But by mid-2026, he expects the gauge to sink back to where it began this year — around the 4,800 level — erasing a fifth of its value.

₹1.74 trillion in fiscal 2022 and projected to reach ₹2.4 trillion by fiscal 2025.The company is “actively" looking to partner global liquor companies to bring more international brands to India as it expands its portfolio of premium spirits. Currently, it has no such tie-up.“We are at a significant advanced level of discussions.

₹55,000 crore, have evoked disparate reactions from bankers. While lenders are salivating at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd’s (BPCL’s) ₹32,000 crore loan proposal, they are circumspect on lending to Vodafone Idea, which is looking to raise ₹23,000 crore through loans to strengthen and expand its network. Combined, the two loans equate to about 2% of the outstanding loans to large industries.

₹50,000 crore, two people aware of the matter said. The central government, which has been steadily increasing the budget for new tracks over the years, may boost allocation by a sharp 39% from the figures in February's interim budget, the people cited above said on condition of anonymity.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das has raised a cautionary flag over banks engaging in a “mindless pursuit of bottom lines". Speaking at an event of the College of Supervisors on Thursday, Das said that profitability must not be pursued by taking unacceptable risks and that RBI tries to sniff out a crisis before one builds up. He further noted how its timely action has helped mitigate vulnerabilities caused by unsecured loans.

Mint in the week gone by. The government has announced hikes in minimum support prices of kharif crops, while the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) plans to raise money from the sale of its plots and commercial buildings. As many as 55 companies are expected to go public in the coming months.

₹1,757.50 hit on 3 July last year, following the merger of mortgage lender HDFC with the bank. The anticipation among domestic investors is of the so-called foreign room of the stock widening to 25% from March quarter’s 24.94%.Foreign room refers to the proportion of shares still available to foreign investors relative to the foreign ownership limit, which is 74%.

U.S. stock indexes edged back from their records, weighed down by a rare dip for Wall Street darling Nvidia, following a mixed set of reports on the economy

Tech giant Nvidia is now worth over $3.2 trillion, with its dominance as a chipmaker making it the poster child of the artificial intelligence boom

Olivia Colman returns as Angela Burr in The Night Manager's second season, joined by Noah Jupe as Danny Roper, Alistair Petrie as Alexander “Sandy” Langbourne, Douglas Hodge as Rex Mayhew, and Michael Nardone as Frisky, a Variety report said. Cast

Kylie Jenner broke down and wept profusely. In the episode of 'The Kardashians' that was aired on Thursday, June 20, she said that it is a miracle that she still has confidence and can still look in the mirror and think that she is pretty. When Kendall Jenner asked how she was doing after they hadn’t seen each other in a while, she broke down, reports 'Page Six'. She said in the show that she just feels like after Fashion Week in October 2023 there was this picture, which for the first time she was like, ‘We are not going to wear a lot of makeup.’ «So when I’m wearing too much makeup [I get told], ‘You’re wearing too much makeup,:, she said. Making her heartfelt revelations, Kylie Jenner said that when she is not wearing a lot of makeup and someone catches her in a weird light. She added, „You can look at pictures when I was 13 and I just have these lines but I have had them since I was a child.”

retail chain hopes that its reduced prices will get its loyal customers back and increase its sluggish sales. In recent times, due to high inflation, customers are cutting down on eating out and restaurants are experiencing a sluggish growth in sales across the US. Many customers had given feedback after the company had raised the cost of its burgers. McDonalds issued a press note that it has been receptive to consumer feedback and also revealed details regarding the items that will be part of the meal. The company stated that with the introduction of this meal option it is reaffirming its commitment to ensuring affordable menu options. $5 meal: This $5 meal will be available for a limited period of time. What we do know is that this meal will be available from June 25 in participating stores and through its mobile app. The meal comes with the following options: McDouble or McChicken Sandwich, small fries, 4-piece Chicken McNuggets and a small soft drink. Customers can also buy this meal not just through walk ins and mobile apps but also through drive ins.

Jump Trading, a major player in both traditional and cryptocurrency markets, has been scrutinized by the CFTC amid regulatory tightening in the crypto space.

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Khloe Kardashian, renowned for her presence in reality television, recently shared personal insights regarding her future relationship aspirations. In the latest episode of The Kardashians, the celebrity revealed her openness to finding love again and expressed hopes of getting married someday. Despite these aspirations, Kardashian emphasized that her primary focus remains on her children's well-being, as mentioned in a report by Pinkvilla.

Donald Sutherland, the gravelly-voiced Canadian actor who graced both TV and movie screens, passed away Thursday in Miami from a long illness. He was 88.

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