Fourth plenum: China’s ruling Communist Party maps its 5-year goals; what to expect from 4-day meet

China’s top leaders, including President Xi Jinping, are meeting on Monday for one of the country’s most important political gatherings, the fourth plenum of the Communist Party. The meeting will last four days and finalise the five-year plan for 2026–2030, which will guide China’s economic and technological policies.Timing of the gathering is crucial as it…

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GST rationalisation: Organised apparel retailers to see 200 bps growth lift; festive demand, affordability key drivers

The recent rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) is expected to lift revenue growth in India’s organised apparel retail sector by about 200 basis points this fiscal, keeping it steady at 13-14 per cent for the second consecutive year, according to Crisil Ratings. The assessment is based on an analysis of nearly 40 organised…

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‘Game recognises game’: China borrowed US playbook and is now hitting back at its trade games

China has long criticised the United States for overstepping its boundaries to control foreign companies. Yet this month, Beijing did almost the same thing.To push back against Washington’s trade battle, China is now adopting US-style tactics.The south Asian giant announced a move, similar to the US, under which foreign firms must now get the Chinese…

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Tariff war: Trump says he’s ‘not looking to hurt China’; lists key demands for trade deal

US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested that he might reduce tariffs on Chinese goods, but only if Beijing agrees “to do things” for the United States. These concessions include buying more US soybeans, halting restrictions on rare earth minerals, and other security concerns. Speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One, he said, “They’re paying…

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Gold price prediction for Diwali week: What’s the gold rate outlook for October 20, 2025 week? Levels to watch out for

Supply tightness continues in the market however, premiums in ETFs, physical continue to ease off weighing on domestic exchange prices as well. (AI image) Gold price prediction in Diwali week: Gold prices are likely to trade range-bound in the Diwali week, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. Here…

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