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Asian Currencies Strengthen Amid Reduced Fed Rate-Hike Expectations
Wall Street Journal - 17 Aug 2026 01:01
Asian currencies strengthened slightly against the dollar amid reduced Fed rate-hike expectations that could bolster risk appetite.
Oil Prices Mixed; May Be Buoyed Amid Deadlock in U.S.-Iran Talks
Wall Street Journal - 17 Aug 2026 01:15
Oil prices were mixed in early trade, but may be buoyed amid a deadlock in U.S.-Iran talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which one-fifth of the worlds oil is transported.
Gold Rises Amid Risk-On Sentiment
Wall Street Journal - 17 Aug 2026 00:58
Gold rose in early trade. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor data and softer inflation prints eased concerns that the Federal Reserve will need to remain aggressively hawkish, ANZ said.
How Wall Street Sussed Out That Situational Awareness Was on the Ropes
Wall Street Journal - 17 Aug 2026 23:24Freelancers earning income from US IT companies: Key FAQs answered on tax calculation, TDS, GST and ITR filing
livemint.com - 17 Aug 2026 23:10
Indian freelancers earning from US IT companies need to correctly report income, convert dollar earnings, claim expenses, and comply with ITR, DTAA, GST, and foreign-income rules.
Husband deposits his income in wife's bank account: Is she liable to pay tax? Here's what ITAT ruling says
livemint.com - 17 Aug 2026 22:28
A ₹71.56 lakh cash deposit in a wifes bank account came under the tax departments scrutiny after she said the money was received from her husband. The Pune ITAT has now ruled on whether the same amount could be treated...
WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.07% to 95.96
Wall Street Journal - 17 Aug 2026 21:28
The WSJ Dollar Index declined 0.1% - down for two consecutive trading days.
Reverse migration? Is cash finding its way back as currency with public surges to ₹41.8 lakh crore?
livemint.com - 17 Aug 2026 21:25
At present UPI has nil charges, similar to cash transactions. However, if this changes and MDR charges are passed to customers, the public could shift towards cash. Already the margin between cash and UPI transactions is...
Foreign asset disclosure scheme 2026: How to calculate market value of different overseas holdings - check rules
livemint.com - 17 Aug 2026 21:25
The Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme 2026 allows eligible taxpayers to declare certain foreign assets and income. Valuing these assets correctly is important, with different rules for shares, bank acco...
U.S. Stocks Slip as Oil Impasse Weighs on Sentiment
Wall Street Journal - 17 Aug 2026 20:51Oil Prices, Treasury Yields Rise With Mideast Concerns
Wall Street Journal - 17 Aug 2026 20:42Oil Rises, Bond Yields Climb on Iran Tensions
Wall Street Journal - 17 Aug 2026 20:318th pay commission: What's on the agenda for upcoming states visits and meetings? Check top updates
livemint.com - 17 Aug 2026 19:42
8th pay commission: What's on the agenda for the panel's upcoming states visits in August and September? Check top updates for the planned meetings in Jaipur, Chennai, Chandigarh, Puducherry and Mumbai.
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Settle Lower
Wall Street Journal - 17 Aug 2026 19:24
U.S. natural gas futures lost ground with high production and comfortable storage levels weighing against strong weather-driven demand and recovering LNG feedgas flows.
Oil Futures Rise as Hormuz Shipping Remains Constrained
Wall Street Journal - 17 Aug 2026 19:07DA hike: BMS stages protest at Jantar Mantar to push demands - Minimum pension, OPS, labour codes on charter
livemint.com - 17 Aug 2026 18:23
The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh protested in Delhi today, urging the government to address long-standing demands for employees, pensioners, and unorganised workers, including a minimum wage of ₹30,000 and job security for ...
Are Income plus arbitrage funds a good investment choice? Returns explained
livemint.com - 17 Aug 2026 18:08
After attracting nearly ₹21,000 crore in 2025, income plus arbitrage funds saw investors withdraw around ₹2,000 crore during the first seven months of 2026 through 31 July, according to MFI360 Explorer.
Are NRIs taxed on money gifted to a Hindu Undivided Family?
livemint.com - 17 Aug 2026 17:19
The gift of money from your NRO bank account to your fathers HUF will not create any tax liability for you, as a gift of money is not taxable in the hands of the person making the gift.
Does becoming a loan guarantor affect your credit score? Key risks borrowers and guarantors should know
livemint.com - 17 Aug 2026 17:19
Becoming a loan guarantor can affect your credit score, borrowing capacity and financial stability if the borrower misses EMIs or defaults. Know the key risks, credit impact and precautions before signing a loan guarante...
AI Enthusiasm Fails to Lift Stocks
Wall Street Journal - 17 Aug 2026 17:12Gold and silver returns in 2026: Key growth drivers and right allocation strategy for long-term investors
livemint.com - 17 Aug 2026 16:32
Gold and silver have taken different paths in 2026, shaped by changing global conditions and demand trends. While both retain a longer-term investment case, Tata MFs latest view points to some important differences inves...