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April 11, 2026
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Investments

RBI repo rate at 5.25%: Impact on real estate sector

On April 8, 2026, at the Monetary Policy Committee meeting, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to maintain the repo rate at 5.25%. This decision has been welcomed...

April 11, 2026
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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin tops $73,000 amid inflation surprise, US-Iran tensions

Bitcoin broke $73,000 after a higher-than-expected March CPI report and rising U.S.-Iran tensions. On Polymarket, the probability of Bitcoin reaching $100,000 by the end of 2026 is now 38%,...

April 11, 2026
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Economy

India Hits Record E-Way Bills in March 2026: A Mixed Economic Signal

The 14.06 crore e-way bills generated in March 2026 set a new record, signaling a sharp rise in goods movement vital for economic activity. However, this record is not...

April 11, 2026
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Cryptocurrency

Tokens lure top AI talent

A NEW idea gaining traction among global and Chinese tech companies is putting tokens – the smallest unit of data processed by artificial intelligence (AI) models – at the...

April 10, 2026
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Health

Doctors Called to ‘Medical Social Responsibility’ in Nationwide Health Campaign

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has called on doctors to embrace a ‘medical social responsibility’ by providing free healthcare services once a month. He emphasized that the medical field...

April 10, 2026
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Cryptocurrency

Bill Barhydt: Bitcoin’s price is driven by liquidity, not geopolitical events, stimulus checks could boost the economy, and the crypto market remains stagnant without new liquidity

Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s price movements are not directly influenced by geopolitical events like the Iran conflict. Significant improvements in liquidity are expected this year, potentially impacting Bitcoin’s performance. Stimulus...

April 10, 2026
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Economy

China, Cuba, and North Korea Explained

Key Takeaways Socialist market economies blend elements of capitalism and social welfare. China evolved from a socialist economy to a hybrid system emphasizing growth. Cuba’s economy is largely state-run...

April 10, 2026
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Cryptocurrency

WLFI repays $25M in USDS, but token slides as market doubts persist

World Liberty Financial has repaid a total of $25 million in USDS over the past two days, even as its token continues to decline amid ongoing scrutiny of its...

April 10, 2026
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Investments

World Bank flags rising risk of investment claims if Iran war persists

The head of the World Bank’s investment guarantee agency has warned that it may have to pay out claims for losses if the war in the Middle East drags...

April 10, 2026
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Finance

Can Clement and Uma, both in their mid-40s, afford to buy a $2-million cottage?

Open this photo in gallery: Clement earns $185,000 plus a variable bonus in financial services, and Uma makes $118,000 working for the provincial government.Nick Iwanyshyn/The Globe and Mail Clement...