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Hong Kong high-rise fire: China Taiping shares slump on feared insurance exposure; disaster city’s worst in decades

China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co. shares fell sharply on Thursday amid concerns over its exposure to a Hong Kong construction project linked to a devastating high-rise fire that has killed at least 44 people and left hundreds missing.The stock slid as much as 8.1% in early trading before trimming losses to about 2% by late…

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Gold & silver price prediction today: Gold may rally to Rs 1,29,000 level – here’s the outlook

Gold price structure now indicates that buyers are firmly in control, and dips are likely to attract fresh demand. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices and silver prices are showing strength again and are likely to maintain a bullish momentum, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients…

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Byju’s rise and fall: One edtech giant’s unravelling – A lesson for many

Once the face of India’s digital education boom, Byju’s rose from a modest learning app to a global edtech powerhouse valued at $22 billion at its peak. Its branding dominated cricket jerseys, international billboards, backed by aggressive expansion and pandemic-fuelled demand.However, the company that once symbolised India’s growing edtech aspirations is now mired in lawsuits,…

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IMF’s big move: India’s forex framework reclassified; move comes amid rupee weakness

India’s exchange rate framework came under renewed global scrutiny on Wednesday after the International Monetary Fund reclassified the country’s “de facto” regime as a “crawl-like arrangement”, two years after designating it “stabilised”. The change follows an IMF review conducted earlier this year and could shape how global investors read India’s approach to managing the rupee…

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US labour market holds firm: Jobless claims fall to 216,000; layoffs stay low despite corporate cuts

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, signalling continued stability in the labour market even as several large companies announced job cuts. According to AP, jobless claims fell by 6,000 to 216,000 in the week ending November 22, undershooting economists’ expectations of 230,000.Applications for unemployment aid — a key proxy for layoffs — remain…

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