US homebuilder confidence hits 14-year low as costs soar US homebuilder confidence fell to its lowest level in more than 14 years in October, with rising mortgage rates, expensive construction materials and labour shortages weighing on the housing market, according to a survey released on Monday.The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market…
Women need to take charge of their financial decisions while society to move on from patriarchal mindset “He died at 40. She couldn’t even access his digital life.”A wealth adviser recounted the story of a client who did not know her husband’s banking passwords and was “forced into an exhausting battle, navigating government offices, collecting…
Trump invoked Section 115 of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 to issue the waiver. What does US President Donald Trump’s decision to waive sanctions on Russia and tariffs on countries buying oil from Moscow really mean for India? The US decision to waive the proposed sanctions under the Lindsey…
China’s unemployed are pretending to go to work every day, here’s why Tired of relatives asking, “So, where are you working now?” Some young Chinese adults have found an unusual way to dodge the question — getting dressed, leaving home on time and heading out for the day.But there is one catch: they have no…
On October 6, 2026, the Delhi High Court ruled in the man’s favour, providing him relief by cancelling the entire tax demand notice. (Image for representative purpose only) What happens if your PAN Card is misused and the entry shows up in your Form 26AS, prompting an income tax notice and tax demand way above…
Apple’s strong showing comes even as competition between it and Samsung has intensified in India. Apple is growing big in India with its business crossing the Rs 1 lakh crore revenue mark in FY2026. Both sales and profits grew at a faster pace than the previous year. The performance came even as the broader market…
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz (representational image) The Middle East conflict has put the world’s energy lifeline, the Strait of Hormuz, in a chokehold.But the Gulf might be looking for an escape route.Over the next five years, countries in the region could invest in alternative logistics corridors and energy pipelines to loosen their dependence…
India – New Zealand trade deal kicks in NEW DELHI: The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) came into force on Tuesday opening up new opportunities for Indian exporters, manufacturers, farmers, professionals and businesses. The agreement provides 100% duty-free access to the New Zealand market for all Indian export tariff lines, removing peak tariffs of…
Nepal has barred the import, sale and distribution of Priyagold biscuits made by India based Surya Food and Agro Ltd, after food safety concerns flagged by Indian authorities.Nepal’s Food Technology and Quality Control Department (FTQCD) announced the restrictions in a notice issued on Monday, classifying the biscuits as sub-standard. The move follows action by the…
Spot gold is drawing some support from buoyant US treasuries and reduced possibility of October Fed rate hike. Gold price prediction today:Gold prices are finding some support but the upside is capped by high crude oil prices, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan. Here’s his detailed analysis: Gold Performance: Spot gold…
