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As expenses surge and lifestyles are upgraded, people normalise the new comfort level till ‘wants’ become ‘needs’ and ‘luxuries’ become ‘necessities’. This is a psychological phenomenon known as ‘hedonic adaptation’
The Times Of India ·

Bottom-up investment opportunities remain attractive in quality smallcap companies over the next 12-24 months, said Monarch AIF
Moneycontrol ·
In early trade, Indian government bonds improved as oil prices found stability after last week's surge. Traders remained cautious ahead of a significant policy decision by the US Federal Reserve on Wednesday. India's bond yields decreased slightly, although overall demand for longer maturities has declined amid inflation concerns. The Indian rupee remained stable as fears of further rate hikes from the Reserve Bank of India persisted.
The Economic Times ·
The landscape of autonomous finance is changing dramatically with software now able to execute financial transactions on its own. This evolution prompts critical discussions on accountability and regulation in finance. Existing customer verification techniques fall short in revealing true financial intentions. To address this, regulators are crafting new frameworks aimed at tightening oversight in increasingly automated settings, making robust verification essential for future compliance.
The Times Of India ·

PHNOM PENH; Cambodia and Australia are strengthening cooperation to improve access to clean water and build climate resilience in the water supply sector, as officials and industry representatives gathered for the sixth Cambodian Water Conference and Trade Exhibition, which opened in Phnom Penh on Monday.
The Star ·

The Dubai Investments subsidiary targets a valuation of up to Dh10 billion, with subscriptions closing on November 3 and a DFM listing expected on November 11.
Khaleej Times ·

Centre has amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, to permit the use of ethanol-based fuels containing up to 100% ethanol (E100) in vehicles. The move paves the way for flex-fuel vehicles, which can run on petrol, ethanol blends of varying proportions, or pure ethanol.
The Hindu ·

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Dawn ·
Number that could put Aussies to the sword News.com.au RBA warns it can’t tell the government to rein in spending Real Estate RBA stuck as it plays 'dangerous game' with Australian economy Yahoo Finance Australia ‘We’ve got a little bit longer to go’: RBA’s chief economist says one thing is needed to end rate rises Nine.com.au Rate rise bets jump after RBA warns of ‘materially worse’ inflation AFR
Google News ·

The estimated net inflows into ETFs globally (+$2,251.7 bn) over the first nine months of 2026 have already surpassed the estimated net inflows of the record year 2025 (+$2,094.5 bn).
Seeking Alpha ·

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has expressed hope that India would emerge as a major exporter of goods and services to China and the ASEAN region in the coming years. Goyal said he held meetings with his Chinese counterpart in Yaounde, Cameroon, and in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. He added that India was open to promoting free and fair trade with every country. "They (China) are also providing us important intermediate goods, important raw materials. If in any particular product, we find that the fair play or pricing is not proper, then there's an established ju
Business Standard ·

Kansas City Life Insurance (KCLI) declares $0.18/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous. Forward yield 2.05% Payable Nov. 11; for shareholders of record Nov. 5; ex-div Nov. 5.
Seeking Alpha ·
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