Australia's Jobless Rate Climbs to Five-Year High Despite Solid Hiring
Australia's unemployment rose to a five-year high of 4.6% in August even as the economy added 39,500 jobs, leaving markets expecting a rate hike next week.
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NLMC Briefs Bidders in Visakhapatnam Ahead of RINL Land E-Auction
NLMC held an investor meet in Visakhapatnam to brief bidders on the e-auction of 459 RINL land parcels, with more meets planned in Vijayawada and Hyderabad.
Díaz-Canel Launches Radio Show, Defends Cuba's Economic Opening
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel debuted a radio program and defended June's economic liberalization measures, insisting the island will not abandon socialism.
Yuan Eases as Fed Rate Bets Lift Dollar; Markets Eye Trump-Xi Talks
China's yuan weakened against a firmer dollar as markets awaited the Trump-Xi summit and digested a trade-truce extension through January 10.
US to Offer $7 Billion in Loans for Argentina's Energy and Mining Projects
The US will make up to $7 billion in loans available to Argentina through 2027 to support energy, mining and infrastructure projects, deepening ties with President Javier Milei.
India Slashes Edible Oil Import Duties Ahead of Festive Season
India has cut basic import duties on crude and refined palm, soy and sunflower oils to ease domestic prices before the September-November festive season.
Boeing's China Hopes Narrow to Salvaging 200-Jet Deal at Summit
Boeing is prioritising completion of May's 200-jet China deal over a new large order as a Trump-Xi summit looms, sources say.
Indian Recyclers Seek Government Help Over EU Metal Scrap Import Ban
Indian recyclers have asked the government to intervene after the European Commission proposed barring India from importing EU metal waste from May 2027.
Dollar Holds Two-Month High as Strong PMI Revives Inflation and Rate-Hike Bets
The dollar stayed near a two-month high after strong US manufacturing data and a poorly received Treasury auction reignited inflation fears and rate-hike expectations.
Japan's 10-Year Bond Yield Hits 30-Year High as Asian Markets Trade Mixed
Japan's 10-year government bond yield climbed to 3.06%, its highest since 1996, as Asian equities traded mixed amid a global bond sell-off and geopolitical uncertainty.
Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez Tells UN Elections Will Be Held
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez used her first UN General Assembly address to promise elections and thank Donald Trump for resuming diplomatic ties.
NSE Set for Modest Debut Gains as Derivatives Slowdown Weighs
NSE's $2.3 billion IPO lists Thursday with modest expected gains as slowing derivatives activity clouds its earnings outlook.
Mexico Says Fourth Round of US Trade Talks Delayed, October Slot Eyed
Mexico's deputy economy minister says the fourth round of US trade talks is postponed, with October a possible new date, as technical coordination continues.
Oil prices slip as Iran signals openness to diplomacy
Crude prices fell as Iran said it remains open to diplomacy, while US crude inventories rose by 3 million barrels.
Trump Welcomes Xi to Washington as Trade Truce Extended to January (2026-09-24)
Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a three-day visit as the US and China agreed to extend their trade truce through January 10.
Japan's 10-year bond yield climbs to 30-year peak as US Treasuries sell off
Japan's 10-year government bond yield hit a 30-year high of 3.055% after a sharp overnight jump in US Treasury yields and a weaker yen stoked inflation concerns.
China's livestream shopping enters slower, AI-shaped phase, says 'Lipstick King' Li Jiaqi
Li Jiaqi says China's livestream shopping has entered a stable phase, while AI hosts cut costs and regulators tighten rules.
Jaishankar Raises India's Concerns Over Russia Sanctions in First Talks With Rubio
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conveyed India's economic and strategic concerns over the Russia sanctions law to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York.
US and China Extend Trade Truce by Two Months Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Washington and Beijing have extended their trade truce until January 10, with talks continuing ahead of a Trump-Xi summit.
Trump Hosts Xi in Washington as Trade Truce, Taiwan and Iran Top Agenda
Trump and Xi meet in Washington for their second summit this year, with a tariff truce extended to January 10 and talks spanning trade, Taiwan, Iran and AI.