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As gold prices continue to increase, shoppers are buying smaller jewellery items and making more cautious spending decisions ahead of Diwali. For many South Asian families, buying gold or silver during the festive season is a long-standing tradition passed down through generations. However, this year, traditions like giving jewellery are coming at a higher c

The NLC and TUC have threatened nationwide action if the Federal Government fails to resolve demands on wages and fuel prices at a meeting on Tuesday. Read More: https://punchng.com/labour-gives-fg-tuesday-to-resolve-wage-fuel-prices/

Middle Eastern oil producers are offering steep discounts while Nigeria’s finance minister rejects price capping for local refineries due to low supply. Read More: https://punchng.com/middle-east-offers-oil-discounts-as-nigeria-rejects-price-capping/

President Trump claimed that Iran is intentionally driving up oil prices ahead of the U.S. midterm election after the country took responsibility for striking oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.

AI lab floated $1.4tn price tag earlier this month, according to documents seen by the FT

Demand for new PCs took a hit after months of price hikes, with Counterpoint Research reporting global PC shipments fell 21 percent year-over-year in Q3 2026. That's in line with earlier reports from IDC and Omdia. It's not just PCs, either - that same quarter, smartphone shipments also hit a 14-year low. Counterpoint linked the […]

The Constitutional Court’s refugee judgment protects constitutional rights. Misreading it fuels xenophobia, threatens democracy and imperils the rule of law.

The answer, delivered during a debate with Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton, aligned Marshall with President Donald Trump's freshly antagonistic posture toward Ukraine, which has spent more than four years defending itself against an invasion.

Global oil prices have hit their highest level since May on fears of a resumption of fighting between the US and Iran in the Middle East.

The price of a typical home in a handful of tree-change towns has risen more than 20 per cent in a year.

The Anker Soundcore Space 2 are a good deal even at full price. The fact they’re 18 percent off is just icing on the cake.

Melbourne’s property prices are falling, but some tree-change towns have risen by double digits in the past year.

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<p>The government on Thursday decreased the price of petrol by Rs1.60 per litre, but raised that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.64.</p> <p>Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs377.71 per litre while HSD will cost Rs391.75 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel.</p>

Drops for stocks in the artificial-intelligence industry are dragging markets down worldwide on Thursday, while oil prices hit their highest levels since May amid the Iran war.

The rate is up for review next week and is expected to increase, probably by 25 basis points.

The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped slightly to 7.32 percent as prospective home buyers continue to struggle with affordability. But home prices are starting to drop in some areas.

Iran is going to grow more desperate as oil money dries up, which makes the country even more dangerous.

Our favorite at-home teeth whitening strips just dropped to their lowest price since summer. Here’s why Crest 3D Whitestrips are a staff and dentist favorite.

The Mumbai-headquartered oil-marketing company’s gross refining margin stood at $32.15 for every barrel during the reported quarter.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reverse cuts to the food-stamp program as consumers shoulder $22 billion in additional food costs.

Over 29.4 lakh tonnes cotton production estimated this year; model price now in open market at ₹9,000 per quintal against MSP of ₹8,667

<p>Iran’s IRGC says it hit four vessels in the northern Gulf and three more struck mines near the strait of Hormuz</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/04/maritime-and-port-workers-how-is-the-middle-east-conflict-affecting-you">Shipping workers: how is the Middle East conflict affecting you?</a></p></li></ul><p>Oil prices jump

Kieran Hayler had denied rape, sexual assault and sexual activity with a child at his trial.

Psihologii atrag atenția asupra bullingului, un fenomen care este scăpat de sub control. Absența unui grup suport, fie că este vorba de profesori, părinți sau prieteni, poate duce la astfel de situații. Deși România are consilier școlar și psihologi, ce-i lipsește, e o cultură a ajutorului, adică să ne pese mai mult despre de ce se întâmplă, explică Gabriel

Without central planning or public resources, people in developing countries are pursuing an ad hoc energy transition.

A typical head of iceberg lettuce from Malaysia is now about 50 per cent smaller than usual, says a wholesaler.

FMR, Starwood and Janus Henderson have sold most of their shares since bid approach announced

The average selling price of a mobile phone in Singapore has risen nearly 12 per cent since 2023, reaching S$1,000 this year, data shows.

Residents in Nigeria’s South-South say the FG’s fuel price palliative has not reduced high transport fares, with drivers citing insignificant discounts. Read More: https://punchng.com/ssouth-residents-still-groan-despite-fgs-transport-price-palliative/

<p>House prices in Sydney are at a two-year low after falling 4.7% in the September quarter to $1.66m, according to Domain report</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/serie

Moscow dispatches its inaugural diesel shipment to the US, aiming to ease fuel shortages as midterm elections loom.

Sydney house prices have suffered their biggest quarterly drop in four years, as high interest rates price buyers out of the market.

Microsoft has revealed how much it will charge people for using the Xbox Cloud Gaming service without a Game Pass membership. Right now, this is available only to Xbox Insiders, but that's a free program that anyone can join . Also notable is that the prices below are described as "introductory launch pricing," and that wording suggests the prices may change

Spot diesel prices could surge to US$200 per barrel if supply disruptions in the Middle East worsen, placing Thailand's heavily indebted Oil Fuel Fund under greater strain and increasing the likelihood of fuel tax cuts to shield consumers from rising energy costs, note analysts.

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The Queensland capital has been the strongest housing market in Australia for years, but stretched affordability and rate rises took a toll.

Melbourne’s median house prices is expected to be in the high $900,000s by the end of the year as rate hikes take their toll.

The price of a typical Sydney property has taken its steepest quarterly dive in four years as the market slump becomes entrenched.

If you want a TV but prefer something that won’t clash with your room’s decor, Samsung’s The Frame is a standout option that’s designed to look like a piece of framed art instead of a black, monolithic rectangle mounted to your wall. You can buy the latest version of the 55-inch Samsung Frame TV on […]

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the administration was "committed to doing everything in our power to lower energy costs."

Sacrifices today are real, but they pale in comparison to what was endured during World War II.

There are quite a few 5K monitors out there. Many of them are designed to appeal to Mac users who are looking for cheaper Studio Display alternatives without giving up the pixel-dense 218ppi screen. However, if you’re interested in hearing about one with gaming chops, Samsung’s 27-inch Odyssey G80HF seems like one of the best […]

He asks officials to monitor the prices of rice, red gram, onions, edible oil and sugar to ensure the burden of rising prices does not fall on consumers, and explore the possibility of making fine-quality rice available at a subsidy at rythu bazaars during festivals

A bureaucratic blunder has left tobacco companies wondering whether their products are legal to sell

After Perth house prices rose 82 per cent in five years, the bubble has officially burst, with the city recording the biggest drop in history.

President Trump downplayed economic issues at a rally in North Carolina. In Ohio, Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy released a highly criticized attack ad against his Democratic rival Amy Acton. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more.

President Trump said Iran was trying to drive up oil prices before the midterms by lying about ships hitting mines or being struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz.

For only the second time ever, house prices have fallen across all Australian capital cities, falling by 4.7 per cent last quarter, the steepest drop on record.

The comments come as investors scrutinize the debt, borrowing costs and economics of companies building AI infrastructure.

Analysts weigh Ted Sarandos' and Greg Peters' turnaround efforts as the CEOs insist that all that's needed is better execution. But, says one finance expert, "The risk is not the near-term fundamentals, but perception."

Next year isn't looking so hot for sensibly priced hardware upgrades either…

UK inflation rose in September, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices.

House prices have fallen across every Australian capital city for the first time in 15 years and had their steepest quarterly fall on record.