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Year 2024 was the world’s warmest but 2025 could be a year of climate optimism

As 2024 came to an end, a number of alarming articles have been published in various global and national media on 2024 being the hottest year on record, the disastrous impact of extreme events due to climate change, the need to enhance climate action in the face of contentious climate negotiations in Azerbaijan and an American election that does not …

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4 days, 4 hours ago

French weekly Charlie Hebdo marks 10th anniversary of attack with special edition

The Hindu

The French satirical newsweekly Charlie Hebdo will this week mark 10 years since 12 people died in an attack on its newsroom with a special edition of the magazine. "Today the values of Charlie Hebdo — such as humour, satire, freedom of expression, ecology, secularism, feminism, to name a few — have never been so under threat," the magazine's editor …

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5 days, 7 hours ago

China services activity hits 7-month high but US trade fears dent optimism, Caixin PMI shows

Hindustan Times

BEIJING, - China's services activity expanded at the fastest pace in seven months in December, driven by a surge in domestic demand, but orders from abroad declined, reflecting growing trade risks to the economy, a private sector survey showed on Monday. China services activity hits 7-month high but US trade fears dent optimism, Caixin PMI shows The Caixin/S&P Global services …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Oil rises from two-month highs on optimism ove

Live Mint

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE - Oil prices extended their gains on Friday after closing at their highest in more than two months in the previous session on hopes governments across the world may increase policy support to revive economic growth that would lift fuel demand. Factory activity in Asia, Europe and the U.S. ended 2024 on a soft note as …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Sensex soars over 1400 points, Nifty jumps about 450 points on earnings optimism

Live Mint

Mumbai, January 2 : The Indian stock market ended on a high note on Thursday, with both benchmark indices registering significant gains. "FIIs are likely to continue with their selling strategy since the dollar remains strong and the US bond yields are attractive enough for FIIs to ignore emerging markets in the near-term. Ambala also highlighted a critical policy concern …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Finance bosses ‘optimistic’ about Labour plans to cut red tape, survey finds

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Finance bosses are optimistic about …

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1 week, 5 days ago

India should advocate trade optimism in Manmohan Singh’s honour

Live Mint

In the long sweep of global history, will India’s 1991 reforms, led by Manmohan Singh as finance minister under the Narasimha Rao government, mark a turning point as impactful as Britain’s 1846 repeal of corn laws and China’s 1978 embrace of private property? For those familiar with Singh’s academic work and advocacy of export-led growth, a big hint of it …

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1 week, 5 days ago

RBI expresses optimism about Indian economy, gross NPA at 12-year low, GDP to grow at 6.6 per cent

India TV News

The Reserve Bank of India on Monday said that the bank's asset quality improved further and their gross non-performing assets or bad loans ratio declined to a 12-year low of 2.6 per cent in September 2024. "Buoyed by falling slippages, higher write-offs and steady credit demand, the gross nonperforming assets ratio of 37 scheduled commercial banks fell to a multi-year …

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2 weeks ago

Pullouts, lack of publicity, sustainability concerns: HIL 2.0 kicks off with cautious optimism

The Hindu

On Friday, eight teams took turns to sweat it out, one last time, a day before Hockey India League version 2.0 kicks off at the Birsa Munda Stadium here, officially the largest for hockey in the world. The pre-tournament coaches’ media interaction, while largely positive, did have some interesting insights, specially on the large-scale withdrawals by foreign players for various …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Japan’s Nikkei settles at 5-month closing high on optimism for corporate growth

Live Mint

TOKYO, Dec 27 - Japan's Nikkei share average ended at a five-month closing high on Friday, as investors bet on corporate growth in the coming year, with recent automakers' news lifting sentiment. Honda Motor and Nissan Motor said this week they are in talks to merge by 2026, a historic pivot for Japan's auto industry that underlines the threat Chinese …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Indian edtech overhaul sparks renewed investor optimism

Live Mint

Mumbai: Even as the Byju’s saga continues to unfold in courts, the rest of the edtech sector has moved on. This follows over two tough years for edtech, marked by waning investor confidence due to declining post-pandemic demand for online learning, a shift from growth to profitability, and the collapse of Byju’s. “In 2025, between further backing our existing investments …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Dua Lipa 'to host huge New Year's Eve party with One Direction and Harry Potter stars on the guest list'

Daily Mail

Dua Lipa is reportedly set to host a star-studded New Year's Eve bash in London after an incredible year for her career. Dua Lipa is reportedly set to host a star-studded New Year's Eve bash in London after an incredible year for her career The singer, 29, will be letting her hair down after finishing the first leg of her …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Struggling Bears can find optimism in thriving connection of rookies Williams and Odunze

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The future is murky at best for the Chicago Bears because of their need to hire a coach in the offseason, but one thing the Bears can be optimistic about is their rookie passing combination of Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze. “It’s always when you step on the field with a great player like him, you …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

RBI paper reiterates growth optimism, says economy on recovery path

New Indian Express

MUMBAI: After the surprise slump in the second quarter, when GDP growth fell to a seven-quarter low of 5.4 per cent, the economy has regained momentum. According to the Reserve Bank's in-house researchers and economists, the economy is recovering quickly, driven by strong festival demand and a sustained upswing in rural demand. "High-frequency indicators for the third quarter indicate that …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Indian mutual fund industry set for multi-fold growth in 2025, driven by retail investor optimism: ICRA

Live Mint

The Indian mutual fund industry, which has witnessed a 135 per cent surge in net inflows and nearly 39 per cent growth in net AUM over the last year, is likely to experience a multi-fold growth in the coming year, with India being a bright spot in the global economy, said ICRA Analytics' recent report. The total inflows into mutual …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Bitcoin approaches first weekly decline since Donald Trump's victory, Fed policy dampens optimism

Hindustan Times

Bitcoin is heading towards its first weekly decline as a cautious Federal Reserve policy outlook tempered optimism from Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election. Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at the Bitcoin 2024 Conferenc, July 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. This also marks the biggest drop since September and breaks the steady rise, more than …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Hamas expresses optimism for Gaza deal even as obstacles remain

CNN

CNN — Hamas has become the latest party to the Gaza hostage and ceasefire negotiations to voice optimism about the prospects of reaching a deal, amid a flurry of diplomatic activity in the region. The three-phase Biden proposal in late May paired a release of hostages held in Gaza with a “full and complete ceasefire.” The first phase would last …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Uncertainty for Syrian refugees as Assad regime's fall brings optimism about heading home

ABC

The fall of the brutal Assad regime in Syria is fuelling optimism among the millions of Syrian refugees scattered across the Middle East and around the world about returning home. Syrian refugee Sahar Mohamad Kamal lives in the Shatila refugee camp in Beirut, Lebanon and is waiting to see if it is safe to return home to Syria after the …

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2024 market recap: Domestic Investors’ optimism drives D-Street higher; mid and small-caps lead

Live Mint

As 2024 draws to a close, the broad market has delivered a respectable 20% return. India's corporate earnings growth was 25% YoY in December 2023, and this trend continued into March 2024, albeit at a slower QoQ pace, but sufficient to sustain the market rally. However, the trend shifted by the end of September as corporate earnings, which had begun …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Voltas’ fortune tied to AC business despite Voltbek optimism

Live Mint

The cool comfort that stock returns of air conditioner company Voltas Ltd gives is offset by its valuation. Looking at the market capitalization of Voltas at ₹60,000 crore, the company’s 49% stake is valued at about ₹3,500 crore or merely 6% of overall valuation, according to ICICI Securities report dated 10 December. This leaves a residual market capitalization of ₹57,000 …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bitcoin hits record high, soars over $106,000. 3 things to know

India Today

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, surged to an all-time high of over $106,000 on Monday. The rally came after US President-elect Donald Trump suggested creating a Bitcoin strategic reserve, similar to the country’s oil reserve. This proposal sparked optimism amongst crypto enthusiasts, sending Bitcoin’s value soaring and strengthening its position, now holding 56.1% of the total cryptocurrency …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

James Harden scores 41 as Clippers blow out Jazz amid optimism about Kawhi Leonard

LA Times

Clippers guard James Harden, right, drives on Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton in the first half of the Clippers 144-107 win Monday at the Intuit Dome. Before the Clippers’ 144-107 win over the Utah Jazz at the Intuit Dome on Monday night, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue was asked about the team’s practice plans for Leonard and whether he would join …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Dua Lipa turns heads in a striking snake-print coat as she is seen arriving at CBS studios in New York City

Daily Mail

Dua Lipa turned heads in a striking snake-print coat as she was seen getting out of a taxi at CBS studios in New York City. Dua Lipa turned heads in a striking snake-print coat as she was seen getting out of a taxi at CBS studios in New York City on Thursday The One Kiss singer, 29, made a very …

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Stock market today: Nifty 50, Sensex slip ahead of CPI data; IT stocks shine on Fed rate cut optimism

Live Mint

Indian markets experienced a volatile session on Thursday, December 12, despite a strong handover from Wall Street, as investors exercised caution ahead of India's key retail inflation data, scheduled for release later in the day. Broader markets also saw declines, with the Nifty Midcap 100 finishing 0.46% lower at 59,021, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 index recording a steeper drop …

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Year 2024 was the world’s warmest but 2025 could be a year of climate optimism

French weekly Charlie Hebdo marks 10th anniversary of attack with special edition

China services activity hits 7-month high but US trade fears dent optimism, Caixin PMI shows

Oil rises from two-month highs on optimism ove

Sensex soars over 1400 points, Nifty jumps about 450 points on earnings optimism

Finance bosses ‘optimistic’ about Labour plans to cut red tape, survey finds

India should advocate trade optimism in Manmohan Singh’s honour

RBI expresses optimism about Indian economy, gross NPA at 12-year low, GDP to grow at 6.6 per cent

Pullouts, lack of publicity, sustainability concerns: HIL 2.0 kicks off with cautious optimism

Japan’s Nikkei settles at 5-month closing high on optimism for corporate growth

Indian edtech overhaul sparks renewed investor optimism

Dua Lipa 'to host huge New Year's Eve party with One Direction and Harry Potter stars on the guest list'

Struggling Bears can find optimism in thriving connection of rookies Williams and Odunze

RBI paper reiterates growth optimism, says economy on recovery path

Indian mutual fund industry set for multi-fold growth in 2025, driven by retail investor optimism: ICRA

Bitcoin approaches first weekly decline since Donald Trump's victory, Fed policy dampens optimism

Hamas expresses optimism for Gaza deal even as obstacles remain

Uncertainty for Syrian refugees as Assad regime's fall brings optimism about heading home

2024 market recap: Domestic Investors’ optimism drives D-Street higher; mid and small-caps lead

Voltas’ fortune tied to AC business despite Voltbek optimism

Bitcoin hits record high, soars over $106,000. 3 things to know

James Harden scores 41 as Clippers blow out Jazz amid optimism about Kawhi Leonard

Dua Lipa turns heads in a striking snake-print coat as she is seen arriving at CBS studios in New York City

Stock market today: Nifty 50, Sensex slip ahead of CPI data; IT stocks shine on Fed rate cut optimism