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BNP govt inherited an economy that had stopped deteriorating rapidly but remained deeply fragile, and six months later some external indicators have improved while the real economy continues to struggle. 18 August, 2026, 10:30 am Last modified: 21 August, 2026, 01:54 pm Sketches of Zahid Hussain (from left), Fahmida Khatun, MA Razzaue and Azam J Chowdhury. Photo: TBS”> Sketches of Zahid Hussain (from left), Fahmida Khatun, MA Razzaue and Azam J Chowdhury. Photo: TBS Highlights: Bangladesh inherited deep economic problems from the previous government BNP government stabilised reserves, remittances and the foreign exchange market Inflation, weak exports and rising import…

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Intraday odd-lot trading is scheduled to start in line with standard block trading from early December as part of the Taiwan Stock Exchange’s (TWSE) efforts to optimize the local intraday odd-lot trading mechanism, the exchange announced on Thursday.Execution of intraday odd-lot trading is to begin at 9am every trading session from Dec. 7, 10 minutes earlier than the current trading time, while brokerages would start to take orders from investors for odd-lot trading at 8:30am, 30 minutes earlier than the current schedule, also in line with standard block trading, the TWSE said.The change aims to improve convenience for investors and…

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Mutual funds made notable purchases across large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks in July, with fresh buying seen in sectors ranging from pharmaceuticals and banking to technology, healthcare, and financial services.The buying trend shows that fund managers across different fund houses were positive on select stocks. While large-cap stocks are generally associated with greater stability, mid- and small-cap stocks offer higher growth potential but hold a relatively higher risk.Data compiled by Value Research and shared in an X post highlights the stocks where active mutual funds increased their holdings the most by value in July 2026 compared with June 2026 portfolio…

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North Koreans’ income is 70% dependent on the market…Polarization due to economic shockLack of institutional protection…Opportunity inequality along political connectionsContinues income polarization for a considerable period of time after shock recovery 사진 확대 the Bank of Korea. [HAN] Although North Koreans rely on informal markets such as marketplaces for about 70% of their income, polarization has intensified in the event of an economic shock as legal and institutional protections to support the market have not been established.On the 21st, the Bank of Korea analyzed the distribution of informal income before and after the economic shock using survey data on North…

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  August 5, 2026 Robinson ErhardtMichael started talking about this, but it sounded like there’s some big news that came out last night in Michigan. Michael HudsonWell, the Democratic Socialist candidate won over the Democratic National Committee candidate in Michigan, and the press makes this out to be a conflict between socialism and capitalism. But the common point of Richard’s and my view is that everybody at the takeoff of industrial capitalism thought capitalism was evolving into socialism, so there’s really no contrast. And that’s the position of the candidate who won in Michigan, I think. Richard D. WolffI agree…

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The crypto market has staged a sharp recovery, adding roughly $400 billion in market value in just a few days as Bitcoin surged above major price levels and renewed momentum spread across altcoins.The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has climbed to around $2.57 trillion, according to the figures provided, with Bitcoin leading the move after rebounding from the $63,000 region and pushing above $70,000 for the first time since late May.With BTC now trading above the levels seen during the recent market recovery, analysts are increasingly asking a bigger question: has the next crypto bull run already started?Bitcoin leads the crypto…

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Darren and Ivana Pengelly with their children Jacob, aged 10, and Jack, aged 8. | East Devon District CouncilSix local families have moved into brand new social rent homes in an East Devon village following a 10-year effort by residents to secure affordable housing in the area.Six local households have moved into a newly completed affordable housing development in the East Devon countryside following a decade of community campaigning.The Chilcombe Field scheme in Northleigh, near Honiton, was built to address a shortage of affordable properties in the Upper Coly Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where high prices often…

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Gold and silver can both have a role in an investor’s portfolio, but they serve different purposes. Tata Mutual Fund in a note on precious metals said that outlook remains bullish on both precious metals over the medium to long term, while favouring a higher allocation to gold due to its defensive nature and relatively lower volatility.In this note, the fund house said that a 70:30 allocation between gold and silver may be considered as a broad strategic framework for investors looking to diversify their precious metals exposure as this approach gives a higher weight to gold because of its…

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SUZHOU, China, Aug. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Solerus today announced plans to launch the HNW Growth Fund, a proposed private equity investment fund intended for high-net-worth investors and focused on growth investments in private markets. Solerus The fund is currently in development, with Solerus targeting a launch toward the end of 2026. The fund will pursue a private equity strategy, with a proposed minimum investment of US$100,000. Solerus said the decision to develop the fund reflects its assessment of a changing investment environment, including developments across financial markets, regulatory frameworks and the broader tax landscape. “The HNW Growth Fund…

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