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Retail inflation plunges to 8-year low of 1.54%
Retail inflation eased to an eight-year low of 1.54% in September, owing to a favourable base and an annual decline in prices of vegetables, pulses, cereals and fuels, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said on Monday. The inflation rate falling...

Retail to Rockets: Trading SHOP and LMT in Both Directions
Traders now have four new ways to express their views on two closely watched companies—Shopify Inc. (Ticker: SHOP) and Lockheed Martin Corporation (Ticker: LMT)—thanks to the latest additions to Direxion’s lineup of Single Stock Daily Leveraged...

Retail NZ urges Government to pause ban on surcharges
The Government’s proposal to ban card payment surcharges is "poorly targeted, rushed and risks significant unintended consequences", the chief executive of the country's lobby group for retailers, Retail NZ, says. In July, the Government announced...

Global eco-friendly food packaging market set for rapid growth as demand for sustainable solutions rises
The global eco-friendly food packaging market is forecast to double in value by 2032, driven by rising demand for sustainable, recyclable and biodegradable materials across the food and beverage industry. The global eco-friendly food packaging...

Retail Inflation Falls to 1.54%, Lowest Since 2017, as Food Prices Ease: NSO
India’s retail inflation dropped sharply to 1.545 in September 2025, the lowest level since June 2017, as prices of key food items such as vegetables, pulses, fruits and edible oils declined further, according to the National Statistical Office...

Global banks unite to launch G7-backed stablecoin
A couple of weeks ago I wrote that the bank led stablecoin race was hotting up as nine of Europe’s largest banks unveiled plans to issue a euro-denominated stablecoin, the consortium includes ING, CaixaBank, Banca Sella, KBC, Danske Bank,...

Consumers Energy training firefighters on handling critical infrastructure emergencies
MARSHALL, Mich. (WILX) - Firefighters from across the state of Michigan will be in Jackson County this week, learning how to handle emergencies involving critical infrastructure. Consumers Energy and Emergency Response Solutions (ERS)...

Retail inflation cools to over eight-year low of 1.54% in September
NEW DELHI: India’s retail inflation cooled to 1.54% in September from 2.07% the previous month, marking the lowest reading since June 2017, due to the statistical effect of a favourable base and driven by lower prices of vegetables and pulses....

Global Village bus from Ajman resumes: Tickets, timings
Ticket price and schedule The ticket price is set at Dh25 per trip, with buses departing from Al Musalla Station in Ajman to Global Village according to a fixed schedule. Weekdays: Buses leave Ajman at 2:15 pm, 4:45 pm, and 6:15 pm. Return trips...

Global Textile Days 2025: Innovation and Export Momentum
Uzbekistan hosts a powerful convergence of textile innovation, machinery excellence, and international trade collaboration at the Global Textile Days 2025. Global Textile Days 2025 – held as part of Uzbekistan Textile Week from September 9–11 at...

International News Briefs for Monday, October 13, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, October 13, 2025. Trump Addresses Knesset as Israel and Hamas Exchange Captives Oct 13, 2025 Hamas has released the remaining 20 living...
Global steel forum ministers call for market-based reforms as oversupply threatens industry
Tawanda Karombo|Published 7 hours ago 2min Tawanda Karombo South Africa and other member countries of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC) have agreed to adopt market-based principles to tackle the persistent global oversupply of...

Retail investors missed gold and crypto rally because of mutual funds? Radhika Gupta responds
Gold and silver have delivered massive returns over the past 2 to 3 years. Particularly in the last one year, both precious metals have surged over 55%. In comparison, only a handful of equity mutual funds have managed to stay in the positive zone...

Retail inflation in Sep slips to 1.54%
Retail inflation slipped to 1.54 per cent in September from 2.07 per cent in the preceding month mainly due to subdued prices of food items, including vegetables and pulses, according to government data released on Monday. Photograph: Amit...

Global shortage propels silver price to record high: Good time to invest in white metal?
Silver prices on the London bullion market have been setting new records, recently surpassing the $51-per-ounce mark. On Thursday, they reached a record high of $51.22. According to experts, a global shortage of silver is fuelling the rally in the...

National Foods divests 50.5% stake in A1 Bags and Supplies through Dubai subsidiary
National Foods Limited (NFL) has announced the divestment of 50.5% of its 60% shareholding in A1 Bags and Supplies Incorporated, held through its Canadian subsidiary, National Epicure Incorporated. In a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)...

Allwyn makes final call for Local Retail Champions entries
More than 670 National Lottery retailers have already been nominated across the national and regional award categories – a 10% increase compared to the same point last year. And there’s still time for other community-minded shopkeepers to join...

Global experts to gather in Hyderabad for FSOSCB–2025 at IICT
IICT Hyderabad will host the International Symposium on ‘Frontiers in Sustainable Organic Synthesis and Chemical Biology (FSOSCB–2025)’ on October 13–14. The event will feature global experts, 500 delegates, and 120 poster presentations focused on...

Retail inflation slows to 99-month low of 1.54% in September 2025 on falling food & fuel prices
Retail inflation slipped to 1.54% in September mainly due to subdued prices of food items, including vegetables and pulses. (Image used for representation) | Photo Credit: Reuters Retail inflation fell to a 99-month low of 1.54% in September 2025...

Asahi Super Dry launches first global platform
It’s brought to life via a 360-campaign, spanning all of Asahi Super Dry’s touchpoints; from social and other digital media, to TV, cinema, OOH, on and off trade activation and global partnerships. The campaign is live from today in Australia and...