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Bitcoin hits two-year peak breaking over $68,000, gains 50% in 2024

There's definitely something of an irrational behaviour creeping into the market," said Kyle Rodda, senior markets analyst at Capital.com

China to improve childbirth policies, support growing elderly population

China will pursue a "proactive national strategy in response to population aging," the reports said

Domestic consumption next catalyst for India equity markets: Trust MF CIO

Indian economy grew 8.4% in the October-December quarter, marking its fastest pace in one-and-a-half years, led by robust manufacturing and construction activity

Private Indian firms look to bet big on coal-fired power after long absence

The potential investments, which have not been previously reported, could cumulatively cost billions of dollars and demonstrate renewed appetite in an industry seen by many as financially unattractive

India, Indonesia bright spots for investment opportunities: BlackRock

US investment firm BlackRock sees India and Indonesia as two Asia-Pacific countries offering a lot of investment opportunities, its head of research for the region said on Tuesday

China's services activity growth momentum softens in Feb: Caixin PMI

Despite robust activity during the eight-day Lunar New Year holidays, the expansion rate of new business was little-changed from January, the Caixin survey showed

US FDA approves Eyenovia's eye drops to reduce pain: Formosa Pharma

Eyenovia acquired US commercial rights of the drug last August from Formosa

Adani's first bond issue sees massive comeback to international market

Adani Green's bonds paid a yield of 6.7%, 42.5 basis points cheaper than levels initially proposed when the deal was announced this morning, thanks to strong investor demand

Ships entering Yemeni waters must obtain permit, says Houthi minister

In normal times, more than a quarter of global container cargo - including apparel, appliances, auto parts, chemicals and agricultural products like coffee - move via the Suez Canal

Apple hit with EU antitrust fine of over $1.95 billion in Spotify case

The European Commission's decision was triggered by a 2019 complaint by Swedish music streaming service Spotify over this restriction and Apple's 30% App Store fees

Euro zone govt bond yields edge lower as investors brace for frantic week

The ECB is widely expected to leave interest rates at the current record high of 4%

Closing gender gap could lift global GDP more than 20%, says World Bank

The report said obstacles that women face in entering the global workforce included barriers to starting businesses, persistent pay gaps and bans on working at night or in jobs deemed 'dangerous'

Oil prices steadies after expected Opec+ voluntary output cut extension

Brent futures were up 19 cents to $83.74 a barrel at 1422 GMT after rising 2.4% last week. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 6 cents to $80.03 a barrel following a 4.6% gain last week

Indian startups ask CCI to order Google to restore apps after 'brazen' move

Startup executives on Monday met India's deputy IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar who told them he was concerned by the removal of the apps

Houthi attacks not impacting trade, prices substantially: Israeli ministry

The ministry said that, in the most extreme case, the jump in sea freight costs would contribute up to a 1 percentage point increase in the consumer price index (CPI) in the coming year

Untimely rainfall, hailstorms batter wheat, chickpeas, other winter crops

Adverse weather could limit growth in wheat production and complicate the government's efforts to build stocks

Ukrainian food producers needs long-term plan for exports to EU: Report

Ukraine wants to permanently remove tariffs and quotas on EU agricultural imports by updating its trade deal with the EU, or at least extend the current suspension for three years

Reduced refining capacity, sanctions force Russia to cut crude oil output

Russia has declared plans to cut its oil output and exports by an additional 471,000 barrels per day (bpd) in April-June in coordination with some OPEC+ participating countries

Home prices set to rise 7% on luxury property demand, finds survey

Home prices rose 4.3% in 2023, the fastest since 2018, according to Reuters calculations based on the RBI's House Price Index

10-year govt bond yield remain flat in absence of any major triggers

Indian bond yields opened lower after U.S. yields eased on Friday, with the 10-year U.S. yield falling to levels last seen three weeks ago