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IMF world economic outlook report: Global growth resilient despite trade and geopolitical risks; top points to know

Global growth is projected to stay resilient at 3.3% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, broadly matching the estimated 3.3% outturn in 2025, according to the latest World Economic Outlook Update released by International Monetary Fund. The forecast noted a slight upward revision for 2026 and no change for 2027 compared with October 2025 projections.Beneath…

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Kuwait gold prices today explained: What it means for buyers, jewellery shoppers, investors amidst global fluctuations

Kuwait Gold Prices Stable Near Record Highs Amidst Market Volatility Gold prices in Kuwait remained stable at $4,595 per ounce after a week of volatility in precious metals markets, closing firmly despite recent profit-taking and fluctuations in investor sentiment. According to a report by Kuwait’s Dar Al-Sabaik, gold futures for February delivery dipped slightly but…

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Budget 2026: Education experts urge government to improve quality, boost infra; call to shift focus on skills

Representative image (AI-generated) As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, education experts have urged the government to shift focus from expanding enrolment to improving quality, infrastructure and future-ready skills. The experts added that it is crucial to harness India’s young population and fast-growing higher education sector.India has the world’s second-largest education system, with nearly 40 per…

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Gold price today: How much 22K, 24K gold cost in Delhi, Mumbai & other cities – Check rates

Gold prices remained high on Monday as investors continued to seek safety amid rising geopolitical tensions and trade-related uncertainties.Gold and silver prices surged to fresh record levels as escalating geopolitical risks and shifting US monetary expectations boosted demand for safe-haven assets. Renewed unrest in Iran, fresh US tariff threats against several European countries over Greenland…

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Big blow to cryptocurrencies! Bitcoin slips to $92,000 after Trump tariff threat; Ether & Solana also slide

Cryptocurrencies fell sharply on Monday as US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on eight European countries rattled risk assets and boosted demand for safe-haven assets. Bitcoin slid 3.6% to below $92,000, while other major tokens also saw a sharp decline.Ether, the second-largest digital asset, dropped 4.9%, and Solana fell 8.6% as traders…

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Gujarat govt delegation to Davos under Dy CM to meet top business leaders, investors, policymakers

A Gujarat government delegation led by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will visit Davos in Switzerland to engage with global business leaders, investors and policymakers during the World Economic Forum annual meeting there from January 19 to 23.The state government delegation will participate to take the resolution of ‘Developed Gujarat @2047’ to the global stage…

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Nalco eyes foray into rare earths, magnesium, chromite amid critical minerals push

State-owned Nalco is open to venturing into mining of rare earth elements (REEs) with its bid advisor conducting due diligence on domestic auctions for REEs, magnesium and chromite blocks, its CMD Brijendra Pratap Singh Monday said. The move signals National Aluminium Company Ltd’s (Nalco) diversification strategy beyond bauxite and alumina, targeting high-value critical minerals essential…

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Trump hits 8 European countries with tariffs: Asian and European markets fall; US stock futures tumble

US stock futures fell on Monday as markets reacted to President Donald Trump’s threat to impose additional tariffs on eight European countries. This comes after Washington has demanded to purchase Greenland, a move that has fuelled fears of a wider transatlantic trade conflict.S&P 500 futures slid about 0.7%, while Nasdaq futures fell 1.0% in thin…

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