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Delayed, Not Denied: India’s BGAI Entry Waits on Market Access automated-news
Delayed, Not Denied: India’s BGAI Entry Waits on Market Access

India’s potential inclusion in the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index remains delayed, not denied, with operational accessibility the key hurdle. Inclusion could attract $15–25 billion in foreign inflows, diversify India’s bond investor base, ease borrowing pressures, and strengthen its global in

21 Aug 2026
U.S. tariffs on Canada take effect after trade talks collapse automated-news
U.S. tariffs on Canada take effect after trade talks collapse

U.S. tariffs on Canada take effect after trade talks collapse

21 Aug 2026
Gold regains momentum as weak dollar, safe haven demand and seasonal buying support prices automated-news
Gold regains momentum as weak dollar, safe haven demand and seasonal buying support prices

Gold prices have surged sharply in August, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar, expectations of monetary easing, geopolitical tensions, and sustained central-bank purchases. Strong Chinese demand and India’s upcoming festive and wedding season add further support. Despite potential short-term correcti

21 Aug 2026
springbig Holdings earnings missed by $0.03, revenue fell short of estimates automated-news
springbig Holdings earnings missed by $0.03, revenue fell short of estimates

springbig Holdings earnings missed by $0.03, revenue fell short of estimates

21 Aug 2026
At least 13 Tunisians missing as migrant boat headed for Italy capsizes automated-news
At least 13 Tunisians missing as migrant boat headed for Italy capsizes

Thousands of people have died since 2014 trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea and reach Europe.

21 Aug 2026
Carney says Canada will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' after failed trade negotiations automated-news
Carney says Canada will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' after failed trade negotiations

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed that his country will match the US tariffs "dollar for dollar to protect our workers and businesses", after hefty US tariffs on some Canadian products took effect on Saturday following days of failed negotiations.

21 Aug 2026
Inundated Philippine communities seek answers over flood control funds automated-news
Inundated Philippine communities seek answers over flood control funds

Al Jazeera’s Jamela Alindogan reports from Northern Philippines where inundated communities are demanding answers.

21 Aug 2026
Pentagon removes Stars and Stripes newspaper leadership automated-news
Pentagon removes Stars and Stripes newspaper leadership

Pentagon removes Stars and Stripes newspaper leadership

21 Aug 2026
Canada says it will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break down automated-news
Canada says it will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break down

New 50% levy on $20bn of Canadian imports comes into force after last minute breakdown in trade talks.

21 Aug 2026
FPI return to India may be tactical, not structural yet: HSBC MF’s Venugopal Manghat automated-news
FPI return to India may be tactical, not structural yet: HSBC MF’s Venugopal Manghat

Foreign investors are cautiously returning to Indian equities, but a durable FPI reallocation remains unconfirmed. HSBC Mutual Fund’s Venugopal Manghat highlights improving earnings, stable domestic demand and manufacturing growth, while stressing valuation discipline. Sustained foreign inflows will

21 Aug 2026
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