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America’s Rich Are Often Not the Billionaires Investors Imagine

A growing body of commentary is challenging the popular image of wealth in the United States, arguing that the country’s richest households are often not the headline-grabbing billionaires but affluent business owners, professionals, and asset-rich families. The debate matters for markets and policy because it shapes how investors, lawmakers, and consumers understand spending power, taxation, and the durability of U.S. household wealth.

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World Politics & Diplomacy1h ago

Merz Under Pressure as Germany's Political and Economic Identity Frays

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing mounting pressure after a bruising run of regional election results exposed deep unease inside Germany's governing coalition and among voters. Beyond the immediate political crisis, the setbacks reflect a broader national reckoning over immigration, industrial decline, energy costs and the fading certainties that once defined modern Germany.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance14 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

FCNR Windfall Masks Slower Core Deposit Growth at Indian Banks

A review of 10 Indian banks shows that reported deposit growth in the July-September quarter averaged 21.1% year-on-year, but the headline number was flattered by special foreign currency inflows. Excluding FCNR deposits, domestic deposit growth was estimated at just 12.2%, exposing a much weaker underlying trend in bank liability mobilisation.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance10 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Coimbatore Railway Suppliers Flag Loan Delays as Online MoD Registration Slows Credit Processing

Railway equipment suppliers in Coimbatore are reporting delays in bank loan approvals after the Ministry of Defence moved memorandum of deposit registration online, creating a fresh compliance bottleneck for businesses that depend on fast working capital. Industry representatives say the shift has improved digitisation on paper, but in practice has added procedural friction at a time when manufacturers are already facing tight cash cycles and delayed receivables.

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Startups & Venture Capital10 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Go Digit Q2 Profit Falls 31% to ₹142 Crore as Insurance Growth Slows

Insurtech player Go Digit reported a 31.1% year-on-year decline in net profit for the September quarter, underscoring the pressure on earnings even as the company continues to scale its insurance franchise. The results highlight the volatility of underwriting-led profitability in India’s fast-growing digital insurance market, where claims trends, pricing discipline and product mix can quickly reshape quarterly performance.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth06 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Genpact Flags AI-Driven Shift as IT Workload Eases and Hiring Slows

Genpact has signalled that artificial intelligence will reduce the workload in the IT services industry while also curbing the pace of job creation. NV 'Tiger' Tyagarajan said employment growth in India is already slowing and will not match the expansion rates seen in earlier years. He added that the sector will increasingly need a workforce with higher skill levels as automation and advanced tools reshape delivery models.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy06 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

India’s Services PMI Climbs to Four-Month High of 55.8 in October, but Hiring Slows

India’s services sector expanded at its fastest pace in four months in October, with the HSBC India Services PMI rising to 55.8 from 60.9 in September, signalling continued growth despite a moderation from the previous month’s strong reading. The survey pointed to firmer domestic demand and easing cost pressures, but weaker export orders and slower hiring tempered the outlook for business confidence.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Yuan Slips to Two-Week Low as PBOC Signals It Wants Slower Gains

China’s yuan weakened to a more than two-week low against the dollar after the central bank set a softer daily fixing and lifted foreign exchange reserve requirements, moves widely read as an effort to cool the currency’s rapid appreciation. The policy shift underscores Beijing’s preference for a steadier exchange rate as officials balance export competitiveness, capital flows and broader financial stability.

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