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Financial Morning Call for Brazil – Wednesday, August 7, 2024

«The Rio Times» 

Yesterday, global markets rallied significantly due to positive economic data and easing inflation concerns. The U.S. Federal Reserve suggested a potential pause in interest rate hikes, boosting investor sentiment. Major U.S. and European indices posted gains, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average closing higher. This global optimism positively impacted emerging markets, including […]

VP Aref congratulates National Journalists Day

En.mehrnews.com 

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref in a message felicitated the National Journalists Day to the Iranian journalists and media activists.

Demand for removal of 18% GST on life, health insurance reaches Parliament: Will govt withdraw this burden on common man now?

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Both policyholders and insurers want the Centre to remove 18% GST on insurance premiums. The 18% GST on insurance products is seen as a deterrent to insurance penetration, as consumers bear the brunt of higher premiums. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari wrote to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urging her to roll back the 18% GST on such financial products. Other political parties echoed the same sentiment, adding weight to the growing chorus for relief. Hopes are high for a rollback that could potentially lower insurance costs for millions.

Pakistan says it 'stands in solidarity with people of Bangladesh'

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Pakistan said that it stood in solidarity with the people of Bangladesh amid protests and violence in the country. Bangladesh Prime Minister resigned and fed to India. Bangladesh got its independence from Pakistan in 1971.

14 Indians rescued from cyber scam centres in Laos

The Hindu 

The Indian embassy had said there were instances of Indian workers being brought to Laos to work in other regions of Laos in low-paying jobs such as mining, wood factory and so on