By Konstantinos Chrysikos,Head of Customer Relationship Management at Kudotrade The dollar edged lower on Wednesday, erasing Tuesday’s gains, and remained confined to a consolidation range as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and updated economic projections. Markets widely expect a rate cut today, alongside projections pointing to two additional…
Continue ReadingPutting workers’ rights at the heart of corporate accountability
Amsterdam, Dec 10: Standards to illuminate how organizations respond to disclosure expectations on crucial labor rights issues across the value chain are being updated, with a global consultation now underway. Launched on International Human Rights Day, this public comment period will conclude GRI’s review of all labor-related disclosures and is…
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Stock Market Analysis: Sensex and Nifty Slip Ahead of Fed Decision, Mixed Sector Performance Signals Caution
Mumbai, Dec 10: Indian equity markets ended the day on a cautious note, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty falling 0.32% each amid investor anticipation of the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision. The Sensex closed at 84,391, down 275 points, while the Nifty settled at 25,758, down 82 points. From…
Continue ReadingGold Hold Steady Even Amid Higher Treasury Bond Yield
By Samer Hasn, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com Gold continues to hold above $4200 / Oz in spot trading, supported by a cautious market tone ahead of today’s Federal Reserve decision. Investors are turning their attention to Jerome Powell’s remarks, seeing them as the deciding factor for whether this calm…
Continue ReadingS&P 500 Pauses as Investors Await Policy Guidance from the FOMC
By Linh Tran, Market Analyst at XS.com The S&P 500 recorded another mild pullback yesterday, continuing its corrective phase as the index approached its historical peak following a strong recovery that had lasted nearly two weeks prior. This is not a sign of weakening trend momentum, but rather reflects natural…
Continue ReadingMarkets Stall as Investors Brace for a Hawkish Fed Cut Tonight
By Michael Brown, Senior Research Strategist at Pepperstone DIGEST – Markets largely trod water yesterday with fresh catalysts distinctly lacking, as focus turns towards what’s likely to be a hawkish cut from the FOMC this evening. WHERE WE STAND – Trading conditions on the day before an FOMC meeting are…
Continue ReadingFrom Chaos to Confidence – Future-Proofing Pune & PCMC’s Real Estate Story
By Anil Pharande, Chairman – Pharande Spaces Pune and its sister city Pimpri-Chinchwad (PCMC) in the West have solidified their position as real estate growth powerhouses, with more than 90,000 homes sold each year. In 2025, these markets infused more than Rs. 5,550 crore in stamp duty revenue into the…
Continue ReadingBuilding a More Resilient Trading Ecosystem in MENA
By Achraf Drid, Managing Director at XTB MENA The Middle East and North Africa are no longer just an energy story. Amid the plethora of industries seeing growth, the MENA region’s capital markets are fast becoming a strategic segment in their own right. Daily trading volumes linked to the area…
Continue ReadingBuilt for the Pace of Modern Work: BOS-UP Moments Delivers a New Model for Leadership Learning
CARMEL, Ind., Dec. 10 — Business books are everywhere, but real growth is harder than ever to access. For ambitious leaders, founders and fast-moving teams, long chapters and outdated training programs simply don’t fit the pace of modern work. In BOS-UP Moments: Field Guide to Prosper in Business, Work &…
Continue ReadingVerily Storyworks Elevates Native American Legacy With New Scripted Series Honoring Jim Thorpe
A cinematic project celebrating art, culture and the power of authentic storytelling DALLAS, TX — Dec 10 — Verily Storyworks, a studio dedicated to crafting meaningful and culturally rooted narratives, is proud to announce the development of THORPE, which is planned to be a beautifully shot, emotionally powerful scripted television…
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