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Crypto ownership tied to return beliefs, Fed paper shows

A Cleveland Fed survey of 25,000 households shows return expectations explain more crypto ownership than demographics. An experiment found past Bitcoin gains boosted purchases by 2.5 percentage points.

Stocks5d ago

SEBI study: 89% of young derivatives traders lost money in FY26

Young traders under 30 now make up 43% of Indian equity derivatives participants, but 89% of them incurred losses, according to a SEBI study. Traders with small portfolios bore the heaviest losses.

Crypto5d ago

Why These Five Altcoins Could Catch Up After Bitcoin's Rally

Bitcoin's 22% weekly gain left most altcoins behind. With the Altcoin Season Index at 33, five tokens outside the top 10 have catalysts that could close the gap.

Commodities5d ago

India May Link More Diesel to Bangladesh's Stalled Projects

India may tie higher diesel volumes to Bangladesh to progress on $7.3B in stalled LoC projects, as Dhaka faces an acute power shortage and diplomatic ties remain strained.

Stocks5d ago

When does inherited agricultural land sale get tax exemption?

KPMG's Parizad Sirwalla explains that inherited agricultural land may qualify for long-term capital gains exemption under Sections 54F or 54B of the new Income-tax Act, subject to conditions.

Stocks5d ago

Nvidia's 15% Price Hike Tightens Focus on AI Margins

The weekend price hike on AI servers highlights cost pressures ahead of Nvidia's fiscal Q2 report Wednesday, with Q2 GDP, core PCE, and Jackson Hole also on tap.

Stocks5d ago

Chindia Book Offers Lens on India-China Trade Ties

A veteran journalist's insider account of China's media and diplomacy offers investors a lens on trade, manufacturing, and supply-chain risk across Asia.

Stocks5d ago

India Blocks Starlink's State Deals Over Missing License

India's central government halted Starlink's state-level agreements, demanding the satellite firm first obtain a telecom license amid security reviews. Four states had signed MoUs.

Crypto5d ago

Trump Memecoin Surges 80%, Liquidating $30M in Shorts

TRUMP memecoin surged 80% after rumors of a new Trump crypto project on Robinhood Chain, liquidating $30M in shorts. Unconfirmed trigger leaves rally fragile.

Stocks5d ago

Sun Pharma eyedrop recall exposes gaps in enforcement, experts say

A month after Sun Pharma recalled 11 eye drops, a reporter bought some from local chemists. Experts say the system needs real-time alerts and stronger enforcement.

Stocks5d ago

Pinball Parts and Cassette Decks Are Eating Apple's Upgrade Cycle

Spending on pinball parts, cassette decks, and BMX bikes is pulling consumer dollars from the same pool that funds iPhone upgrades. The trend shows up across a dozen hobby categories and has implications for Apple's hardware revenue that services growth cannot offset.

Stocks5d ago

Swindon residents call maggot infestation a 'biohazard'

Residents at a Swindon council block say maggots crawling from under the floor and flies at the entrance have made daily life unsafe, especially for a mother with epilepsy.