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US rate hike concerns push Rupee to 26-month lower

The Indian currency Rupee fell against the US dollar to 26-month low following increased concerns about interest rate hike by US Fed. FIIs may sell heavily in Indian markets if US interest rate is increased. Rupee fell 5.5 percent against US dollar this year so far.

Nov 30, 2015 3:02 AM EST


Metals bounce, Asian stock futures gain as equities ease

Asian markets recorded diverge trends in global markets. Metals prices started rebounding along with rising Asian stock futures while stocks slipped into pressure on Friday. The US index futures also rallied. The Chinese government's probe into short selling is weakening the investors' confidence.

Nov 30, 2015 2:43 AM EST


China issues high level alert for the heaviest smog of the year

China authorities in Beijing have issued the highest smog warning of the year. The heavy smog had developed on Friday and would continue until Tuesday. The air pollution levels in Beijing reached 18 times the level considered safe by WHO.

Nov 30, 2015 12:31 AM EST


Brazil confirms that zika virus is causing birth defects in the country

The Brazilian health ministry has confirmed a link between a mosquito-borne virus from Africa, Zika Fever, with the spike in the birth defects cases reported in the country. The fever is causing the newborn child to suffer from micro-encephalitis.

Nov 29, 2015 11:56 PM EST


Iran is changing its oil and gas contract to attract $30 billion in new investment

Iran has revealed a new model of oil and gas contracts during a conference in its capital city in an attempt to lure back international oil companies to invest in the country. According to the announcement, Iran will change its buyback system and allow foreign investors to hold more stake in the long run.

Nov 29, 2015 11:29 PM EST


Gazprom to start coal gasification at South Africa mine project

Gazprom Promgaz has decided to give sole distribution rights on coal gasification technology in sub-Saharan Africa to Anglo-African Capital Ltd. Both companies will work on coal gasification technology for developing new methods to explore coal reserves in more effective way. South Africa is suffering from a major problem of fast depleting coal reserves. Coal contributes over 80 percent in electricity generation in the country.

Nov 29, 2015 9:48 PM EST


NetApp profit beats estimates as cloud focus, cost cuts pay off

NetApp reported a quarterly profit that beat analyst's appraisals, as the organization's cost control measures and a movement to cloud-based storage items start to yield results.

Nov 28, 2015 8:22 PM EST


NASA aims to use modified bacteria to survive on Mars

The researchers at NASA's Ames Research Center has developed a strain of bacteria that can produce sugar for food supply. The bacteria will be on space test in 2017. The sugar produced by the bacteria could also be turned into fuel. Other type of modified bacteria can even make 3D tools for astronauts.

Nov 28, 2015 6:15 AM EST


China Fishery bonds drop as HSBC winds up its operation

China Fishery Group's bonds fell 34% as its banker HSBC has asked Hong Kong High Court to appoint liquidators for winding it up. HSBC filed an application for winding up of two companies -- China Fishery Group and China Fisheries International with an outstanding loan of $680million.

Nov 28, 2015 3:09 AM EST


Inflation Continues as Household Spending Declines in Japan

Japanese government need to issue a monetary stimulus to jumpstart economy. As inflation continue and CPI fell for the third consecutive month.

Nov 27, 2015 7:36 PM EST


OLA Hires the Infosys Veteran Rajiv Bansal As The Chief Financial Officer Of The Company

Ola appoints Rajiv Bansal as the Chief Financial Officer. This Infosys veteran is all set to join Ola at the beginning of the new year 2016.

Nov 27, 2015 8:19 AM EST


Investors Are Betting Massively On The Shining Future Of Recreational Cannabis

The future of legal cannabis industry is full of predictions. Even if the industry might experience a sudden drop in the sale due to new testing rule, the wholesalers will gear up immediately to pass the microbial testing standard. Now, undoubtedly, legal cannabis industry is a lucrative place for investors to put their bets.

Nov 27, 2015 8:10 AM EST