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Nifty is likely to continue its correction: CapitalVia Global Research Limited

Mumbai, Dec 12 (JEN) After last week consolidation Nifty Future fell sharply amid weakness in Asian and European markets hitting its lowest closing level in almost six week, as market breadth indicating the overall health of the market was weak, leading sectors which drifted market on the down side were specifically led by IT, Metal and Infrastructure sector and also Indian rupee edged lower against the dollar on speculation an improving US economy will strengthen the dollar and damp demand for emerging-market assets. more

Gold rises for third season in India on weak dollar

New Delhi, Dec 12 (JEN) Gold rises for third session in a row to two month high on Wednesday on weak dollar and fall in global equities market prompted investors to seek safety in safe heav ...

UN reports potential for gradual return to global growth, foresees risks, uncertainties

New York, Dec 11 (JEN) Global economic growth is forecast to continue increasing over the next two years, the United Nations reported today, despite legacies from the financial crisis contin ...

Wage growth stagnant in developed countries, slow worldwide – UN labour agency

New York, Dec 6 (JEN) A modest and slowing growth in global wages was driven almost entirely by emerging G20 economies, according to the latest International Labour Organization’s (ILO) g ...

Food prices, stable for third straight month, appear to have ‘bottomed out’ – UN

New York, Dec 5 (JEN) After some volatile movements in recent months, the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization's (FAO) Food Price Index held steady in November, marking the thi ...

Ghana teams up with UN-backed alliance in move towards cashless economy

New York, Dec 2 (JEN) The Government of Ghana on Monday took steps towards enhancing fiscal transparency and promoting the financial inclusion of its citizens by committing to a United Natio ...

UN chief appoints panel on creating ‘technology bank’ for world’s poorest nations

New York, Nov 27 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced the formation of a High-Level Panel to study the scope and functions of a proposed new “technology bank� ...

Anaemic growth for shipping industry amid 'stumbling' global economy-UN report

New York, Nov 21 (JEN): The growth of global seaborne shipping over the past year has reflected the “stumbling” progress of the world economy, the United Nations trade and development bo ...

Clean industrialization critical for Africa to ‘leapfrog’ outdated technologies-Ban

New York, Nov 21 (JEN) Africa needs a green, clean industrialization that leapfrogs outdated, polluting processes and platforms and benefits from new technologies, United NationsSecretary-G ...

With right investments, world’s adolescents can help economies soar – UN report

New York, Nov 19 (JEN): The 1.8 billion adolescents worldwide – more than ever before in human history – can help to propel their countries’ economies, provided that Governments invest ...