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India seen holding rates as 'Goldilocks' phase gives way to stress

India seen holding rates as 'Goldilocks' phase gives way to stress

By Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI, April 6 (Reuters) - India’s central bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold on Wednesday as policymakers assess the fallout from the war in Iran, which threatens the South Asian economy and has battered its currency and bond markets.
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War weighs on Egypt's private sector as PMI hits near two-year low in March

War weighs on Egypt's private sector as PMI hits near two-year low in March

April 5 (Reuters) - Egypt's non-oil private sector deteriorated at its sharpest pace in almost two years in March, as the Middle East war drove up costs and dampened client demand, a closely watched business survey showed on Sunday.
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India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems

India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems

By Nidhi Verma April 4 (Reuters) - Indian refiners have purchased Iranian oil amid the Middle East conflict that has disrupted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, the oil ministry said on Saturday.
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Japan's services growth slows as Middle East war dents confidence, PMI shows

Japan's services growth slows as Middle East war dents confidence, PMI shows

TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - Japan's services sector grew at its weakest pace in three months in March, a private survey showed on Friday, as rising uncertainty over the Middle East war crushed business confidence to its lowest level since the pandemic.
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China services activity growth cools in March, private PMI shows

China services activity growth cools in March, private PMI shows

By Liangping Gao and Ryan Woo BEIJING, April 3 (Reuters) - Growth in China's services activity slowed in March from February's 33-month high, as softer demand and a decline in overseas orders weighed on momentum, a private-sector survey showed on Friday.
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India's Manufacturing Growth Slows Amid Rising Cost Pressures and Middle East Conflict

India's Manufacturing Growth Slows Amid Rising Cost Pressures and Middle East Conflict

India's manufacturing sector experienced a slowdown in March, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) falling to 53.9 from 56.9 in February. The report attributes this decline to rising costs, competitive pressures, and geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Despite positive demand, operating conditions have become challenging, with input prices rising at their fastest rate in over three-and-a-half years.
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India's 'Mounjaro brides': weight-loss injections become part of pre-wedding preparation

India's 'Mounjaro brides': weight-loss injections become part of pre-wedding preparation

By Rishika Sadam HYDERABAD, India, April 3 (Reuters) - Soon-to-be brides and grooms seeking shortcuts to shed pounds before the big day have become the latest consumer target for weight-loss drugs in India.
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Los precios de los alimentos suben en marzo, según la FAO

Los precios de los alimentos suben en marzo, según la FAO

Los precios de los alimentos aumentaron en marzo por segundo mes consecutivo, en parte por el encarecimiento de la energía a causa de la guerra en Oriente Medio, indicó el viernes la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO).
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Indian Gold Dealers Charge Premiums Amid Price Fluctuations

Indian Gold Dealers Charge Premiums Amid Price Fluctuations

Indian Gold Dealers Charge Premiums Amid Price Fluctuations
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India Struggles to Compete in Apparel Exports Amid Rivals' Growth

India Struggles to Compete in Apparel Exports Amid Rivals' Growth

India Struggles to Compete in Apparel Exports Amid Rivals' Growth
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Russia's services sector contracts for first time in six months, PMI shows

Russia's services sector contracts for first time in six months, PMI shows

MOSCOW, April 3 (Reuters) - Russia's services sector contracted in March for the first time in six months as demand softened and new orders broadly stalled, a business survey showed on Friday.
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Oil prices surge while Asian share prices rise moderately

Oil prices surge while Asian share prices rise moderately

Oil prices are surging on worries of a prolonged Iran war while Asian financial markets are rising moderately during cautious trading