From remote work to fuel rationing: How Asian countries are managing energy shortages amid US-Israel-Iran war

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Many Asian countries, including Pakistan, Vietnam, Thailand, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka, announced a slew of measures as the US-Israel war on Iran disrupted energy supplies, threatening economic stability. The measures include curbing government spending, shutting down schools and pushing remote work. Asian nations that rely heavily on fossil fuel imports from the conflict-hit West…

Markets with Bertie: Don’t just do something, stand there

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At a quarter to one last Sunday, Bertie found himself having lunch alone at the FatCats Club. This is a significant departure from our man’s routine, wherein most Sundays are spent devouring a home-cooked meal and enjoying an afternoon siesta. But Bertie is a man of habit, and last Sunday, two of his habits collided….

Government spending crucial, hope it does not pursue aggressive tightening, says Canara Robeco AMC’s equity CIO

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With demand weak, private capex subdued, and household incomes seeing limited growth, the government spending remains crucial, said Shridatta Bhandwaldar, chief investment officer-equities at the company. The previous budget marked a pivot towards consumption and revenue expenditure, and this one should avoid further tightening, he said, adding that defense capex is also expected to rise…

Stock markets brace for pre-budget jitters. History suggests the fear may be fleeting

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Despite better data access and clearer communication from policymakers, budget-related volatility refuses to fade. What moves markets is less the fine print of announcements and more how expectations are built Source

Who is Nick Shirley? Viral YouTuber exposes Somali-run Minnesota daycare fraud

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YouTuber Nick Shirley took the spotlight after he shared a video about Minnesota daycares. The clip captioned “Example of the Billions $$ of fraud taking place in Minnesota” is going viral on social media. Nick Shirley stirred controversy after he claimed that some daycare centers are getting large amounts of government funding in Minnesota despite…

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From remote work to fuel rationing: How Asian countries are managing energy shortages amid US-Israel-Iran war

Markets with Bertie: Don’t just do something, stand there

Government spending crucial, hope it does not pursue aggressive tightening, says Canara Robeco AMC’s equity CIO

Stock markets brace for pre-budget jitters. History suggests the fear may be fleeting

Who is Nick Shirley? Viral YouTuber exposes Somali-run Minnesota daycare fraud