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Yuan at 4-year low against the US dollar

After being added to IMF's basket of currencies, Chinese Yuan fell for eight out of 10 sessions, recording its longest run of losses since June. The Chinese currency against the US dollar dropped to four-year low. However, it rose against 11 of 16 major currencies. Chinese central bank in a statement said that Yuan shouldn't be measured by its fluctuations only against the US dollar, but also against other major currencies.

Dec 16, 2015 03:01 AM EST


Fashion Website Gilt To Be Sold for $250 Million: Hudson’s Bay is the Prospective Buyer

Gilt is into talks with Hudson’s Bay to sell off its business at $250 million. The value of Gilt group is surely slashed from where it was a couple of years ago. The deal is however yet to be finalized early in the coming year.

Dec 15, 2015 07:54 PM EST


Indian indices rose ahead of Fed decision

Indian equities slipped into pressure as foreign investors pulled off heavily ahead of US Fed meeting. However, the benchmark indices recovered from six-year lows to end the trading on a positive note on Tuesday. The US Fed rate hike is discounted by India amid lower oil prices. Indian imports oil for its 80 percent of energy requirements. Fund managers are bullish on Indian markets for 2016. The surge in consumer prices is positing a tough task for RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan.

Dec 16, 2015 03:37 AM EST


Delhi Bans Diesel Car Registration: Bold Step in Tackling Climate Changes

Concerns over rising air pollution and keeping the coffers full- two major issues need to fight for, by the Delhi Government. But since air pollution has reached to its hazardous level, a single path left for Kejriwal government to choose. Suggestions to opt for petrol run car while discouraging diesel run cars, facilitating city dwellers with more transport buses on government’s behalf and ignoring lower price of diesel on citizen’s behalf, may be the effective measures while combating climate change.

Dec 16, 2015 06:15 AM EST


Seattle passes law: Uber and Lyft drivers to form Unions

Seattle City has become the first in the nation to pass a bill allowing Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing services to form unions over pay and working conditions.

Dec 17, 2015 04:07 AM EST


Apple Inc Acquired the San Jose Chip Making Plant for $18.2 Million

The San Jose chip manufacturing facility plant is purchased by Apple Inc. for $18.2 million. The purpose of buying the plot is still not known. Samsung semiconductor is the new neighbor for Apple after this recent purchase.

Dec 15, 2015 04:38 AM EST


China restaurant charges diners for breathing unpolluted air

An eatery in Jiangsu Province, China, has charged customers an air cleaning fee on their food bills. The local government said that the fee is illegal and ordered the restaurant owners to fix their pricing system.

Dec 15, 2015 10:37 PM EST


The Aftermath of China Smog Red Alert

For the first time in since adopting the four-tier emergency response program for air pollution, last week Beijing issued red alert for smog as the air pollution in China get worse.

Dec 17, 2015 09:51 PM EST


Kleppierre join hands with Entra: Oslo Shopping Center to be bought for $578 million

Kleppierre, jointly with Entra has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire Oslo Shopping Center. The companies have agreed to buy the shopping center for $578 million.

Dec 17, 2015 04:03 AM EST


AEP reaches settlement on coal-fired power plants in Ohio

AEP Ohio said that it has reached a settlement with Ohio state regulators and other parties for long-term contracts with its coal-fired generators. The agreement is expected to be ruled in early 2016.

Dec 15, 2015 10:31 PM EST


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