Fed Rate Cut, Nvidia US$5 Trillion Milestone, Amazon Layoffs, Coliwoo IPO, SGX Rule Revamp

Fed Rate Cut, Nvidia US$5 Trillion Milestone, Amazon Layoffs, Coliwoo IPO, SGX Rule Revamp

This week, markets saw a mix of policy shifts and corporate milestones. The Fed signalled caution with a rate cut, Nvidia’s value crossed US$5 trillion, and Amazon began one of its biggest workforce reductions yet. Meanwhile, Singapore’s Coliwoo readies its mainboard debut, and SGX RegCo took bold steps to make listings more flexible and future-ready….

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‘Transformational’ cell phone ban delights RSU 9 staff

‘Transformational’ cell phone ban delights RSU 9 staff

Monitor Local is a reporting initiative to meet the local information needs of people in towns across western and downeast Maine with public service reporting on town council meetings, school budget debates, zoning conversations, tax deliberations and more. It functions alongside The Maine Monitor’s investigative and in-depth reporting to serve the people of Maine. FARMINGTON…

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‘Alerted everyone’: US treasury secy Scott Bessent slams China over rare earth controls; calls it a ‘real mistake'

‘Alerted everyone’: US treasury secy Scott Bessent slams China over rare earth controls; calls it a ‘real mistake’

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent criticised China’s decision to tighten control of rare earth exports, calling it a “mistake” that cautioned everyone.Reflecting on China’s decision to introduce new export restrictions in October, Bessent said the move had revealed Beijing’s willingness to weaponise rare earths, a group of minerals that are vital to defence systems, electric…

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Indian Sikhs given visas for festival in Pakistan

Indian Sikhs given visas for festival in Pakistan

Updated on: Nov 01, 2025 12:25 pm IST There was no immediate response from New Delhi. Indian Sikh pilgrims have been issued visas for neighbouring Pakistan, the first major allowance after travel between the arch-rival nations was frozen during conflict in May. The main celebrations are planned for November 5 at Gurdwara Janam Asthan in…

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Bengaluru liver transplant surgeon shares 6 lifestyle choices to prevent liver cancer: ‘Maintain healthy body weight’

Bengaluru liver transplant surgeon shares 6 lifestyle choices to prevent liver cancer: ‘Maintain healthy body weight’

Liver cancer is emerging as one of India’s fastest-growing health concerns. Yet, it still receives little attention compared to other major diseases. Our liver is a vital organ responsible for detoxification, metabolism, and overall wellbeing. However, because of various lifestyle factors – from unhealthy diet and obesity to alcohol consumption and viral infections like hepatitis…

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