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IMF data shows the US Dollar is slowly losing its grip as the world’s reserve currency. It’s still the most held reserve currency but has been declining for 20 years.

Dollar dominance fading? IMF data reveals falling share of US currency in global reserves

Accenture announced important leadership changes on Tuesday, naming Angie Park as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) beginning December 1. Park, who now oversees Accenture's Business and Commercial Finance group, will succeed KC McClure.

Accenture appoints Angie Park as new CFO, announces leadership changes

Harry Dent, a renowned economist, has offered a dire warning, forecasting a stock market fall that will be more severe than the Great Recession. Dent, known for his outspoken views on the US economy and the founder of HS Dent Investment Management, warned investors in his interview with Fox News that recent market gains are just the calm before the storm.

Economist Harry Dent warns of impending stock market crash "bigger" than the 2008 Great Recession

Premium sportswear brands are seeing significant growth in China as they implement customer-centric marketing methods. This growth poses a challenge to megabrands Nike and Adidas, which already face strong competition in the country's $55 billion sportswear sector.

Premium sportswear brands thrive in China, outpacing Nike, and Adidas

The largest shareholder of IndiGo Airlines, Interglobe Enterprises, is planning to sell a 2% stake in the Indian low-cost carrier for $394 million, according to a timesheet seen by Reuters.

Indigo stock dips as largest shareholder plans to offload 2% stake

The Central Bank of Pakistan cut the benchmark interest rate to 20.50 per cent. This cut, the first in four years, is above expectations, with most economists predicting a 100-point decline.

Pakistan cuts key benchmark rate after 4 years amid easing inflation

The rupee remains flat against the dollar The Indian rupee traded nearly flat on Tuesday, with traders anticipating little movement as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) continued to control large falls and reduce short-term volatility.

Indian Rupee holds steady amid RBI interventions

Singapore Airlines has offered compensation to passengers affected by extreme turbulence on flight SQ321 last month. The airline stated on Tuesday that customers with minor ailments had been paid $10,000, while those with catastrophic injuries are asked to discuss customised compensation packages.

Singapore Airlines compensates passengers after turbulence incident

OpenAI announced on Monday that Sarah Friar, the former CEO of social media giant Nextdoor, has been named its first chief financial officer. Kevin Weil, a seasoned technology executive, has also been named chief product officer by the artificial intelligence business.

OpenAI appoints Sarah Friar as first CFO amid leadership reshuffle

Nirmala Sitharaman has been re-appointed as India’s finance minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new coalition government. Despite failing to win a majority in the recent elections, the BJP has managed to retain key portfolios.

Nirmala Sitharaman reappointed as finance minister in Modi's coalition

Introduction of 'Apple Intelligence' across apps Apple Inc. announced its much anticipated AI strategy on Monday, offering "Apple Intelligence" technologies throughout its suite of products, including the voice assistant Siri, and integrating OpenAI's ChatGPT into its devices.

Apple unveils AI strategy, integrates OpenAI's ChatGPT

Musk deems Apple’s OpenAI partnership a security violation Elon Musk, a billionaire entrepreneur, announced on Monday that if Apple integrates OpenAI at the operating system level, he will prohibit their gadgets from his firms.

Elon Musk threatens Apple device ban over OpenAI integration

Sensex declines marginally The NSE Nifty 50 closed 0.02 per cent higher on Tuesday, at 23,264.15. In contrast, the BSE Sensex fell slightly, closing 0.08 per cent lower at 76,427.

NSE Nifty 50 closes slightly higher amid mixed trading day

The EU’s proposed tariffs on Chinese EVs was condemned by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Scholz stressed trade barriers and isolationism are self-defeating as they increase costs for all participants and impoverish them.

Taxes make everybody poorer, warns German Chancellor Scholz

The euro collapsed dramatically on Monday, impacted by political upheaval in France following President Emmanuel Macron's demand for an early legislative election.

Euro plunges amid French political uncertainty and strong Dollar

Watches of Switzerland CEO, Brian Duffy, highlights the significant shift in consumer demographics towards female and younger consumers in the luxury watch market, particularly for brands such as Rolex, I-W-C and Omega.

Women now key consumers in luxury watch market

Most money spent on food in rural India went to ready-to-eat food and drinks in 2023. This is from a study by the Indian Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation.

Economic impact of dietary changes in rural India

Indian equity indexes Sensex and Nifty 50 began the week with moderate advances, approaching record highs on Monday. The Nifty 50 reached a new all-time high of 23,411.

Indian equity markets open with minor gains near record highs

Introduction of all-digital consoles Microsoft began its annual Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday, unveiling a new all-digital version of its Xbox Series X and S consoles.

Microsoft unveils new digital Xbox consoles and games at annual Xbox Games showcase

Market Overview The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty, India's major equity indices, experienced a sudden turnaround on Monday, as both indices failed to sustain their intra-day record highs and closed lower.

Sensex and Nifty retreat from record highs amid market volatility

Elliott Investment Management has acquired a major stake in Southwest Airlines worth roughly $2 billion, according to a Wall Street Journal report published on Sunday.

Elliott Investment Management acquires $2 billion stake in Southwest Airlines

Malaysia is implementing a major reform in its fuel subsidy system. Diesel prices in Peninsular Malaysia will now be set at market prices, ending the government’s general subsidy program.

Malaysia ends blanket diesel subsidies, shifts to market prices

Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, has become the richest prisoner in the US. This comes as Binance coin, or BNB, hit a record high of $717.48. Zhao began a four-month suspension for failing to properly handle money laundering on the world’s largest crypto-exchange.

Binance’s Changpeng Zhao becomes richest inmate in US history

With his renewed mandate, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has much to achieve in his third term. This includes moving India into a “green era” with an aim of 500 GW of non-fossil energy by 2030.

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Volvo Cars has begun transferring its electric vehicle (EV) production from China to Belgium in anticipation of the European Union's prospective taxes on Beijing-subsidised imports.

Volvo shifts Chinese EV production to Belgium amid EU tariff concerns

What can you expect from Indian stocks this week after rallying to all-time highs? On Friday, Indian stocks rallied significantly to all-time highs after tanking nearly $400 billion on Tuesday, which marked the worst session in four years.

After record rally, Indian stocks in focus