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It is common to hear commentators and pundits claim that American diplomacy has always been transactional. One might reasonably ask, what else could it be, given that negotiation is a key element of diplomacy? The answer, of course, is that some negotiations are far easier when the relations between nations are built on trust and mutual understanding. Indian diplomacy, for a long time, has focused on building common ground and goodwill, with the hope that once these ties are strengthened, the more difficult issues will become easier to address.The differences...

It is common to hear commentators and pundits claim that American diplomacy has always been transactional. One might reasonably ask, what else could it be, given that negotiation is a key element of diplomacy? The answer, of course, is that some negotiations are far easier when the relations between nations are built on trust and mutual understanding. Indian diplomacy, for a long time, has focused on building common ground and goodwill, with the hope that once these ties are strengthened, the more difficult issues will become easier to address.The differences...

* Philippine stocks hit highest since January 24 * China consumer prices miss expectations * Thailand targets 3% annual growth in 2025 By Sneha Kumar March 10 (Reuters) - Most Asian currencies slipped on Monday, with the Indian rupee and South Korean won leading losses as concerns about potential U.S. tariffs and a slowing U.S. economy weighed on risk sentiment. Regional currencies were unable to leverage the softer U.S. dollar with Singapore dollar, Malaysian ringgit, Thai baht and Indonesian rupiah trading between 0.1% and 0.2% down. "The ongoing U.S. trade...

There is no change in the forex policy of the central bank despite several quarters believing that under the new governor Sanjay Malhotra, RBI would not aggressively defend the rupee, said the official, citing discussions between the government and the RBI on the currency slide. The Indian rupee has weakened about 3.5% against the dollar in the past six months to 86.88 on 7 March, as per data from Bloomberg. By comparison, the Chinese Yuan and the Japanese Yen weakened 1.7% and 0.7%, respectively, during the period. “The government does...

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(Bloomberg) -- Some of Asia’s biggest central banks are getting a painful refresher in economic theory. Monetary authorities in China, India and elsewhere have waged a prolonged campaign against the strong dollar, using a mix of official reserves and opaque derivatives trades to defend their currencies. But their moves have pushed up borrowing costs for local banks just when slowing economies need more liquidity. China’s overnight and seven-day repo rates surged in February, while bond investors took losses from a sharp rise in yields. Banking liquidity in India suffered its...

India's foreign exchange reserves slumped in the week that ended on February 28, as per the latest RBI data. In the week under consideration, the foreign exchange reserves declined by $1.781 billion to $638.698 billion. Forex reserves had slumped for about four months, recently hitting an 11-month low. Then followed the latest rollercoaster movement, with gains some weeks and declines the next. Forex reserves started falling after touching an all-time high of $704.89 billion in September. They are now about 10 percent lower from their peak. The decline in reserves...

New Delhi , March 9 (ANI): India’s foreign exchange reserves slumped in the week that ended on February 28, as per latest RBI data. In the week under consideration, the foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 1.781 billion to USD 638.698 billion. Show Full Article Forex reserves had slumped for about four months, recently hitting an 11-month low. Then followed the latest rollercoaster movement, with gains some weeks and declines the next. Forex reserves started falling after touching an all-time high of USD 704.89 billion in September. They are now...

Qubetics has been steadily progressing, with continuous development focused on expanding its Real World Asset Tokenization Marketplace. This is the key feature that differentiates it from many other projects in the blockchain space. The project’s ability to bring real-world assets into the blockchain will simplify asset management, allowing businesses and individuals to trade, invest, and utilize these assets much more efficiently.Qubetics’ presale success and its roadmap towards launching its mainnet are solid indicators of the project’s potential. Analysts predict that $TICS could see impressive returns, with some forecasting a 923%...

Visiting another country is a great way to explore and experience other cultures, but you want to make sure you have cash on hand and the ability to withdraw cash abroad for the smoothest travel experience.Understanding how to get foreign currency affordably can help you maximize your travel budget. Often, exchanging money before departure offers better rates and lower fees than waiting until you arrive. From bank exchange rates to ATM strategies, learn how to get the best conversion rates and avoid unnecessary fees, ensuring you’re never caught without funds...