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Microfinance Industry Declines 4% Amid Rising Defaults in Q2 FY25

Thursday, Jan 09

The microfinance sector faces a 4% decline in Q2 FY25, with loan defaults doubling, highlighting serious issues in borrower management.

ECONOMY

Stockholding Services Penalized Rs 9 Lakh for KYC Compliance Failures

Thursday, Jan 09

Sebi imposes Rs 9 lakh fine on Stockholding Services for failing to conduct adequate KYC due diligence on its clients.

ECONOMY

Japan experiences fourth consecutive decline in real wages despite highest pay growth in over 30 years

Thursday, Jan 09

In November, Japan's real wages fell for the fourth straight month amidst rising inflation, despite nominal pay hitting its highest increase in decades.

ECONOMY

China Faces Stagnant Consumer Inflation for Two Years as December CPI Lags

Thursday, Jan 09

China's consumer inflation remains low for two years, with December CPI at 0.1%, raising concerns over economic recovery.

ECONOMY

Dockworkers and port operators secure labor deal, averting strike impacts

Thursday, Jan 09

A labor deal between dockworkers and port operators has been reached, preventing a strike that threatened vital U.S. shipping operations starting January 15.

ECONOMY

Concerns Grow Over Rare Earth Supply Amid Resurgence of US-China Trade Tensions

Thursday, Jan 09

Fears escalate over rare earth supplies as Trump signals a renewed trade war with China, threatening crucial resources for technology and defense sectors.

ECONOMY

California Wildfires Challenge Stopgap Insurer with Potential $5 Billion Loss

Thursday, Jan 09

California's historic wildfires threaten a $5 billion gap for its last-resort home insurer, marking a critical challenge for the state.

ECONOMY

Constellation Energy Approaches $30 Billion Acquisition of Calpine

Thursday, Jan 09

Constellation Energy is close to acquiring Calpine Corp. in a significant deal valued at $30 billion, marking a major move in the power generation sector.

ECONOMY

Volkswagen managers to face significant pay cuts totaling 300 million euros

Thursday, Jan 09

Volkswagen's management agrees to a €300 million pay cut as part of cost-saving measures by 2030, addressing staffing and production capacity reductions.