Asian stocks today: Markets trade mixed following Wall Street’s rally; Nikkei down over 1000 points, Kospi adds 0.2%

[ad_1] Asian shares traded mixed on Tuesday following a rally on Wall Street, sparked by US President Donald Trump’s assurances over ties with China. Japan’s Nikkei slipped 2.2% or 1061 points to 47,027 as trading resumed after a national holiday on Monday. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng lost 0.1% to 25,839, while Shanghai’s Composite…

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Trump-Xi meeting still on! ‘Substantial communication’ between US-China, says US treasury secretary; What’s next?

[ad_1] The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is still very much on the table even as the two countries get embroiled in escalating trade tensions.US treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Monday said that he still expects a meeting between the two presidents.“He will be meeting with Party Chair Xi…

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CPI at over 8 year low: Retail inflation cools to 1.54% in September; food prices remain in deflation for 4th straight month

[ad_1] India’s retail inflation eased sharply to 1.54% in September 2025, the lowest since June 2017, as food prices continued to decline for the fourth consecutive month, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).The latest figures, based on the All India Consumer Price Index (CPI), mark a 53-basis point…

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Blue economy: Niti Aayog urges expansion and modernisation of India’s fishing fleet; calls for better market access

[ad_1] Niti Aayog on Monday called for rapid expansion and modernisation of India’s fishing fleet, along with enhanced market access, as part of a broader push to promote the country’s blue economy.The think-tank also emphasised scaling up operations and strengthening monitoring and surveillance mechanisms across the sector, PTI reported.In its report titled India’s Blue Economy,…

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Missed the EPF return deadline? EPFO gives one-week extension; here’s what employers should know

[ad_1] The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Monday extended the deadline for filing EPF returns, or Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR), for the wage month of September 2025 by one week to October 22, PTI reported.Employers are normally required to file the ECR by the 15th of every month. The extension comes in view of requests…

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Gold prices in focus: Should you buy or sell? Here’s what experts say

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In the backdrop of growing global economic uncertainty and fluctuating financial markets, gold continues to attract investors seeking a safe haven for preserving their wealth.Experts say that despite occasional fluctuations, gold’s long-term performance makes it a reliable hedge against inflation, currency risks, and geopolitical uncertainties.Experts also pointed to the key drivers of…

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