Business, Economic News
June 03, 2020
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Dollar falls as focus shifts to recovery prospects

By Administrator_India Capital Sands The dollar fell against most Asian currencies on Wednesday as prospects of more government stimulus and a global economic recovery emboldened investors to step up holdings of riskier assets. The Australian dollar hit a five-month high against the dollar, as funds headed toward economies that are seen to be recovering the […]

Covid-19, Economic News
May 26, 2020
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Dollar dips as virus recovery optimism holds

By Administrator_India Capital Sands The dollar inched lower on Tuesday as growing optimism about a global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic supported riskier currencies, though concerns about Sino-U.S. tensions held further moves in check. After a quiet start to the week due to holidays in Britain and the United States, the greenback was a fraction […]

Covid-19, Economic News
May 19, 2020
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Cafes and churches open in Italy and Greece; Spain eyes summer reboot

By Administrator_India Capital Sands   Italian shops, restaurants, and churches reopened their doors to spring sunshine on Monday, Greece welcomed visitors back to the Acropolis – and Spain hoped for tourists to return in summer in cautious steps to ease coronavirus lockdowns. Italians could once again sip their morning cappuccino at the bar, albeit at […]

Covid-19, Economic News
May 18, 2020
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Oil prices jump more than $1 ahead of WTI June contract expiry

By Administrator_India Capital Sands Oil prices climbed by more than $1 a barrel on Monday to their highest in more than a month, supported by ongoing output cuts and signs of a gradual recovery in fuel demand as more countries ease curbs imposed to stop the coronavirus pandemic spreading. Brent crude LCOc1 was up $1.19, […]

Covid-19, Economic News
May 15, 2020
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FM extends Rs 3.2-trillion stimulus to migrant workers and farmers

By Administrator_India Capital Sands In its second package, the government on Thursday announced Rs 3.16 trillion support for vulnerable sections, including migrant workers, farmers, tribals, street vendors, and the middle class — all hit hard by the lockdown. However, experts said implementation was the key because identifying beneficiaries was a challenge. They also said the government […]

Economic News, Powell quashes negative rates
May 14, 2020
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Dollar holds advantage as Powell quashes negative rates, data in focus

By Administrator_India Capital Sands The dollar held onto gains against major currencies on Thursday after U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell dismissed speculation that policymakers will adopt negative interest rates. The Australian dollar was under pressure before closely-watched data on the jobs market, which may help determine how much more monetary and fiscal easing is […]

Economic News
May 12, 2020
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China says Phase 1 trade deal beneficial to U.S., China and the world

By Ritu, Capital Sands The Phase 1 trade deal between China and the United States will benefit for both countries and the world, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday after being asked whether China is considering renegotiating the deal. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters during a daily briefing that both countries […]

Economic News
May 08, 2020
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India may see 0% GDP growth this fiscal year

By Ritu, Capital Sands The impact of the coronavirus outbreak will exacerbate the material slowdown in India’s economic growth, with the country expected to see 0% expansion in the current fiscal year, analysts at Moody’s said on Friday. The ratings agency said it expected India to see no growth in financial year 2021 and bounce […]