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6 Daily Habits That Silently Damage Your Pancreas and Raise Your Risk of Diabetes and Inflammation

Eating at irregular hours or skipping breakfastThe pancreas releases digestive enzymes on a schedule tied closely to your eating pattern. When meals arrive unpredictably, a 7 a.m. breakfast one day, nothing until noon the next, the organ keeps producing enzymes that have nothing to digest. Over time, this misfiring stresses…

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Sugar Prices Fall Back from Wednesday’s 1.25-Year Highs

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is down -0.23 (-1.37%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is down -7.20 (-1.35%). NY and London sugar prices are seeing some apparent long liquidation pressure today after both contracts rallied to 1.25-year nearest-futures highs on Wednesday. Sugar prices saw...

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India's April-June balance of payments records $8.1 billion deficit, June turns surplus

India recorded an $8.1 billion balance of payments deficit in the April-June quarter. This occurred despite a $2.9 billion surplus recorded for the month of June. The current account balance slipped to a $3.1 billion deficit for the quarter. Net transfers and capital account inflows saw significant increases during June.…

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Ron DeSantis Sounds Alarm on Record Budget Deficit, Blames Congress for ‘Failure’ of Elon Musk’s DOGE: ‘The Swamp Won’

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) expressed his views on the failure of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), attributing it to Congress’s inability to enact budget reductions.

Benzinga

Warne, Hussey provide hope for unlikely Australia win

Australia must play three of their best days of cricket in history to beat Bangladesh from a huge first innings deficit but history shows how it can be done.

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Explained: Why Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, Dalmia Bharat & other sugar stocks are up 12% in 2 days

Sugar stocks rallied for a second session on Friday as domestic sugar prices climbed 8-10% over the past month to a seven-year high. Rising global prices, supply concerns in Brazil and Thailand, higher ethanol demand and expectations of tighter Indian exports have strengthened the outlook for sugar producers.

The Economic Times

Fitch affirms US at AA+ with stable outlook, flags fiscal and inflation risks

Fitch Ratings affirmed the US sovereign credit rating at AA+ with a stable outlook, citing economic resilience and the dollar’s reserve-currency status. However, the agency flagged persistent fiscal deficits, elevated inflation, rising interest costs and weakening labour demand as key risks, with the US deficit forecast at 7.4% of GDP…

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Fitch keeps United States at 'AA+', cites economic resilience amid fiscal risks

Fitch has affirmed the United States’ sovereign credit rating at “AA+” with a stable outlook, citing its large economy, high per-capita income and the dollar’s reserve-currency status. The agency expects US growth to slow to 1.9% in 2026-27, while inflation, weakening job creation and elevated fiscal deficits remain concerns.

The Economic Times

Sugar Prices Rally on Continued Weather-Related Risks

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.39 (+2.38%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +10.10 (+1.99%). NY and London sugar prices rallied today, but remained below Wednesday’s respective 1.25-year nearest-futures highs. Sugar prices rallied today amid ongoing concerns about a weather-related decline...

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Gold shines despite duty hike, silver imports tumble 66% in July

Gold imports rose slightly in July, while silver imports significantly declined. This trend followed a sharp increase in the customs duty on precious metals. Switzerland remained the primary source for India's gold imports during this period. Cumulatively, gold imports grew substantially, but silver imports saw a decrease. These import figures…

The Economic Times

Down 48% from peak, but silver still beats gold, equity to post best 5-year returns. Time to buy?

Silver has delivered a 27% five-year CAGR, outperforming gold and equities despite a sharp 2026 correction. Higher rate fears and demand destruction pressured prices, but strong industrial demand, persistent supply deficits and tight inventories support silver’s long-term outlook.

The Economic Times

Rupee slips, muted price action sinks volatility expectations to five-month low

The Indian rupee weakened a bit on Thursday, primarily influenced by dollar outflows, with derivative maturities and overseas debt repayments adding to its descent. The central bank's active interventions kept volatility in check this week. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil prices dropped amid diminished global demand, and India's trade deficit climbed…

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Australia vs Bangladesh Cricket: Hasan Mahmud takes 6 wickets in first innings

Bangladesh's pacers outperformed Australia's renowned "Big Four" on day one. Hasan Mahmud took a career-best six wickets, dismissing the hosts for 198. Bangladesh responded well, finishing the day at 96 for one. Steve Smith was the top scorer for Australia with 71 runs. The visitors reduced the first-innings deficit to…

The Economic Times

India’s July trade deficit widens to $31.98 bn from $30.43 bn in June

India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $31.98 billion in July from $30.43 billion in June, exceeding economists’ estimate of $30.20 billion, according to a Reuters poll. Merchandise exports rose to $44.24 billion from $40.41 billion in June, but imports increased more sharply to $76.22 billion from $70.84 billion.

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Sugar stocks Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, Dalmia Bharat Sugar, others rally up to 7%. Here’s why

Sugar stocks rose sharply on Thursday as domestic sugar prices climbed 8-10% in a month to a seven-year high. Rising global sugar prices, worsening supply prospects in Brazil, higher ethanol blending, weather risks and lower output estimates in Thailand and India are tightening global supplies and supporting sugar prices.

The Economic Times

US deficit reaches $1.8 trillion in first 10 months of fiscal 2026

US federal budget deficit hit a record $432 billion in July, taking the fiscal 2026 shortfall to $1.799 trillion in the first 10 months. Higher government spending and weaker tariff revenues have intensified pressure on the US fiscal position, with two months remaining in the fiscal year.

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Crude Prices Close Higher as IEA Forecasts Tightening Inventories in Q3

September WTI crude oil (CLU26) on Wednesday closed up +0.07 (+0.08%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) closed up +0.0171 (+0.55%). Crude oil and gasoline prices closed higher on Wednesday as the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its monthly report that the global oil supply deficit will worsen, even as...

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Sugar Prices Post New 1.25-year High But Then Fall Back

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.31 (-1.85%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed down -4.40 (-0.86%). NY and London sugar prices on Wednesday rallied to new 1.25-year nearest-futures highs, but then fell back due to some long liquidation pressure. The...

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Sugar Prices Consolidate After Recent Surge

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is down -0.35 (-2.09%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is down -4.10 (-0.80%). Sugar prices today fell back on some long liquidation pressure after the sharp August rally. Before falling back, NY and London sugar today both posted new...

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What ever happened to the SNP's plan for pro-independence 'alternative GERS'?

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Global oil supply shortfall to deepen as Hormuz reopening remains elusive, IEA says

Global oil supply will fall by 4.3 million barrels daily this year. Renewed Middle East hostilities are disrupting supplies and deepening the oil market deficit. This year's expected supply drop compares with earlier forecasts and is significant. The International Energy Agency expects a deficit of 1.8 million barrels daily over…

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France faces record nuclear shortfall amid heat, drought & jellyfish invasion

France experienced a record nuclear power deficit exceeding twenty percent. This significant shortfall resulted from environmental factors impacting production capacity. Drought and extreme heat reduced water needed for cooling nuclear reactors. A jellyfish invasion also forced shutdowns at the Gravelines nuclear power plant. These combined issues affected thirteen of France's…

Evening Standard

Both spending and revenue hit record highs in Scotland last year – figures

The Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland report detailed how much was raised from taxes in 2025-26, as well as how much was spent.

Benzinga

Rand Paul Says ‘Affordability’ Crisis Is Really Inflation, Blames $2 Trillion Deficit and Fed Money Creation for Rising Costs

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) argued that Americans’ affordability concerns are fundamentally an inflation problem, pointing to the federal deficit and Federal Reserve monetary policy as major drivers of declining purchasing power.

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Global Supply Concerns Push Sugar Prices Sharply Higher

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.26 (+1.58%) on Tuesday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +5.20 (+1.03%). Sugar prices extended their sharp week-long rally on Tuesday, with NY sugar posting a 10-month nearest-futures high and London sugar posting a 15-month high....

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