At the recent low of 12514 points, the Sensex has tested the 12800-12000-pts support zone and has since then attempted a corrective rally. During the past trend phases in the Sensex, a monthly moving average convergence/divergence (MACD) cross-down below its trigger line, have, typically, led to a significant value erosion, with the corrective phase lasting,…
When considering how much corporations pay in taxes, it’s important to understand the difference between the statutory corporate tax rate of 21% and the effective tax rates that many large companies actually pay, which can average around 6.9%. Some corporations, like FedEx and Nike, have even reported paying zero federal income taxes. This raises questions…
9:32 AM, 7th July 2026, 13 hours ago 6 The Mayor of London has announced measures to tackle overheating in homes. Sadiq Khan has unveiled the Heat Ready London plan, which will require new-build homes to be designed to reduce the risk of overheating The news comes as landlords will need to meet EPC C…
Introductory speech by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, at the ECB Forum on Central Banking 2026 “Shaping Europe’s future: innovation, growth and stability” in Sintra, Portugal Sintra, 29 June 2026 It is a pleasure to welcome you to the ECB Forum on Central Banking. Over the past 15 years, the euro area faced an…
For around five years, individuals renting homes struggled to find relief. Rental rates increased more rapidly than salaries, resulting in apartment hunters participating in competitive bidding for average units. Vacancy levels remained close to all-time lows, and the perks that usually made leases more appealing largely disappeared as landlords retained control. At the peak of…
The global economic crisis is beginning to weigh heavily on India Inc���s balance sheet, courtesy the depreciating rupee. While a weakening rupee might bring cheer to export-oriented sectors such as IT and textiles, it has pushed up the foreign exchange liabilities of Indian companies. Accounting rules, called AS-11 provisions, make it mandatory for companies to…
In B2B sales, understanding your buyer’s pain points is essential. Start by asking targeted questions to identify their specific challenges. Use solution selling to align your offerings with their needs, which builds trust. Practice active listening to uncover underlying concerns that may not be immediately obvious. By recognizing buyer signals, you can tailor your approach…
by Calculated Risk on 1/09/2026 09:59:00 AM From the Census Bureau: Permits, Starts and Completions Housing Starts:Privately-owned housing starts in October were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,246,000. This is 4.6 percent below the revised September estimate of 1,306,000 and is 7.8 percent below the October 2024 rate of 1,352,000. Single-family housing starts…
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened 11 investigations into the potential breach of Consumer Duty since the rules came in three years ago. The regulator said the number of investigations had “steadily increased” since the first was opened in August 2024, just over a year after Consumer Duty was applied to open products. …
Key insight: Now that there’s more certainty around the Iran war, larger bank M&A could pick up, since banks want to make deals under the current Trump administration, experts say. What’s at stake: More regional banks may pursue merger opportunities in order to address scale and technology challenges. Expert quote: “I do think the next…