ALMATY — Astana attracted 1.2 trillion tenge (approximately US$2.4 billion) in investments over the first seven months of 2025, maintaining its position as the country’s leader in investment growth.
Real investment growth reached 42%, while private investments rose by 25.4% to 780 billion tenge (US$1.56 billion),
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Metals may see a strong upcycle going forward.
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SEBI has recently proposed key changes on the expense ratio charged by mutual funds.
In addition to this, Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India has proposed removal of statutory levies like STT, GST, etc. to be excluded from Total Expense Ratio (TER) limits.
SEBI Proposes Regulatory Changes To Mutual Funds
“With a view to facilitate greater clarity and transparency,
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Axis Mutual Fund has launched the Axis Income Plus Arbitrage Passive Fund of Funds, an open-ended hybrid scheme that seeks to combine the stability of fixed income instruments with the tax efficiency of equity arbitrage strategies. Designed for conservative investors—including corporates, high-net-worth individuals, and retail participants—the fund aims to deliver steady, post-tax optimised returns with minimal market volatility.
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Old Bridge Mutual Fund has announced the launch of its Old Bridge Arbitrage Fund, a low-risk, short-term investment option designed for investors seeking stable, tax-efficient income without taking on significant market volatility. The fund will leverage arbitrage opportunities between the equity spot and derivatives markets, as well as within the derivatives segment,
The federal government shutdown has lasted all month and is on pace to become the longest on record.
While history has shown that the economy typically rebounds from a shutdown within a couple of months, each day it drags on brings a greater risk that the economy won’t just bend,
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Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell recently acknowledged growing concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to widespread job losses, calling it a “real and difficult issue” for the US economy. Speaking at a press conference after the Fed’s latest policy meeting,
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Lincoln National (LNC) posted net profit margins of 5.8%, a steep drop from 12% last year, as earnings declined by 5.4% per year over the past five years. Despite contraction in profitability, the company’s earnings are forecast to grow at 16.6% annually, well ahead of the US market norm. Its revenue is projected to increase at a slower 3.5% per year.
On Thursday, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook said the company set a record for iPhone upgrades in September, noting that demand for its latest iPhone 17 lineup is so strong that several models remain constrained.
By STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market sank from its record heights on Thursday, as Wall Street sifted through mixed developments on everything from the U.S.-China trade war to profits for Big Tech behemoths.
The S&P 500 fell 1% and pulled further from its all-time high set on Tuesday.
