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[ad_1] New trade initiatives World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Assistant Director-General Marco M. Alemán introduced the organization’s key tools in support of MSMEs. These include the Global Innovation Index (GII) and report, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services to help MSMEs enforce their IP rights efficiently, and helping small businesses benefit from scientific and patent information through easier access to patent
WTO members discuss professional qualification recognition and other services trade issues
[ad_1] The WTO Council for Trade in Services met on 2 and 3 October to discuss how to facilitate the recognition of professional qualifications to promote services trade and development. Members also considered the way forward for a proposal in support of least-developed countries and discussed various services trade concerns. [ad_2] Source link
Significant personality differences in girls studying in women colleges and co-ed institutes: Prof. Sabiha Bhoomi Gowda
[ad_1] Gold Medalists at the 2nd and 3rd convocation of Maharani Cluster University, held at the Jnanajyothi Auditorium in Bengaluru on Friday. | Photo Credit: ALLEN EGENUSE J. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Minister for Higher Education M.C. Sudhakar, Vice-Chancellor of Maharani Cluster University, Bengaluru, Manjunatha T.M., along with other dignitaries, felicitated the recipients of honorary doctorates, during the 2nd and 3rd
10 Tasmac bars sealed for selling liquor on October 2
[ad_1] A total of 10 bars attached to liquor outlets of the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) were sealed on Friday after they were found selling liquor on Thursday, which was a dry day in view of Gandhi Jayanthi. The 10 bars were found violating the regulation when the Coimbatore District (Rural) Police conducted a drive against illegal sale
U.S. Stocks Extending Upward Trend As Traders Shrug Off Shutdown
[ad_1] Extending the upward trend seen over the past several sessions, stocks have moved mostly higher during trading on Friday. The major averages are moving to the upside for the sixth consecutive session and have reached new record intraday highs. Currently, the Dow is up 369.12 points or 0.8 percent at 46,888.84 and the S&P 500 is up 27.83 points
U.S. Service Sector Activity Unchanged In September
[ad_1] Service sector activity in the U.S. was unchanged in the month of September, the Institute for Supply Management revealed in a report released on Friday. The ISM said its services PMI fell to 50.0 in September from 52.0 in August, with a reading of 50.0 serving as the breakeven point between expansion and contraction. Economists had expected the index
U.S. Service Sector Activity Unchanged In September
[ad_1] Service sector activity in the U.S. was unchanged in the month of September, the Institute for Supply Management revealed in a report released on Friday. The ISM said its services PMI fell to 50.0 in September from 52.0 in August, with a reading of 50.0 serving as the breakeven point between expansion and contraction. Economists had expected the index
Rate Cut Bets, Shutdown Pain Sway Market Sentiment
[ad_1] Firm bets of another rate cut by the Federal Reserve in October to address the growing stress in the U.S. labor market supported global market sentiment. Pain created by the U.S. government shutdown including the delay in publishing key economic data however limited gains. Wall Street Futures are mildly positive. Benchmarks in Europe are trading on a mostly negative
Brazil Service Sector Downturn Deepens In September
[ad_1] Brazil’s service sector logged a faster contraction in September amid weaker demand conditions, survey results published by S&P Global showed on Friday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Brazil Services Business Activity Index dropped to 46.3 in September from 49.3 in the previous month. Any score below 50 indicates contraction. Among components, new orders fell for the sixth successive month
Brazil Service Sector Downturn Deepens In September
[ad_1] Brazil’s service sector logged a faster contraction in September amid weaker demand conditions, survey results published by S&P Global showed on Friday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Brazil Services Business Activity Index dropped to 46.3 in September from 49.3 in the previous month. Any score below 50 indicates contraction. Among components, new orders fell for the sixth successive month
Eurozone Private Sector Maintains Expansion
[ad_1] The euro area economy continued to expand in September, with broad-based growth in Germany, Italy and Spain, while France contracted further due to political uncertainty, final survey data from S&P Global revealed on Friday. The final HCOB composite output index rose moderately to 51.2 in September, in line with flash estimate, from 51.0 in the previous month. This marked
Eurozone Private Sector Maintains Expansion
[ad_1] The euro area economy continued to expand in September, with broad-based growth in Germany, Italy and Spain, while France contracted further due to political uncertainty, final survey data from S&P Global revealed on Friday. The final HCOB composite output index rose moderately to 51.2 in September, in line with flash estimate, from 51.0 in the previous month. This marked
8600 Arrested In Three Months In FBI Violent Crime Operations
[ad_1] FBI has announced that the investigative agency and its law enforcement partners made 8,629 arrests across the country as part of Summer Heat, the FBI’s nationwide initiative targeting violent crime during the summer months. “We are not messing around,” said FBI Director Kash Patel. “Our No. 1 mission is crushing violent crime. If you hurt a child, we’re coming
UK Service Sector Expands Least In 5 Months
[ad_1] The UK service sector growth eased markedly in September amid sluggish demand conditions, survey results from S&P Global showed on Friday. The headline services The Purchasing Managers’ Index dropped to 50.8 in September from August’s 16-month high of 54.2. This was below the flash score of 51.9. Nonetheless, a reading above 50 indicates expansion in the sector. New orders
UK Service Sector Expands Least In 5 Months
[ad_1] The UK service sector growth eased markedly in September amid sluggish demand conditions, survey results from S&P Global showed on Friday. The headline services The Purchasing Managers’ Index dropped to 50.8 in September from August’s 16-month high of 54.2. This was below the flash score of 51.9. Nonetheless, a reading above 50 indicates expansion in the sector. New orders
U.S. Stocks Poised To Extend Recent Upward Trend In Early Trading
[ad_1] Stocks may move to the upside in early trading on Friday, extending the upward trend seen over the past several sessions. The major index futures are currently pointing to a slightly higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by 0.1 percent. The markets may continue to benefit from recent upward momentum, which has lifted the
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XELB, BTTC, ASTC, MSGY See Big Swings
[ad_1] At 7:50 a.m. ET on Friday, premarket trading is seeing notable activity in several stocks, with early price movements signaling potential opportunities before the opening bell.For active traders, premarket trading offers a head start in spotting potential breakouts, reversals, or sharp price swings. These early moves often indicate where momentum may carry into the regular session, making premarket analysis
Large Fire Breaks Out At Chevron Refinery In Los Angeles
[ad_1] A large fire and explosions were reported at a jet fuel production unit at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery near Los Angeles Thursday night. Large flames and substantial smoke emanated from the fire, which was confined to one area, and contained later. No one was injured in the incident, Chevron said, adding that the company has informed the concerned authorities.
NHAI to install QR code signboards with project-specific information on National Highways
[ad_1] Image used for representation | Photo Credit: The Hindu State-owned National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Friday (October 3, 2025) said it will install project information signboards with quick response (QR) codes along the National Highway stretches to provide relevant information and emergency helpline numbers to commuters. The vertical QR Code Sign Boards will provide project-specific information, including
CBP Issues Sukkot Travel Guidance On Crossing US Ports Of Entry
[ad_1] As the travel period for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reminded travelers to use vigilance when crossing the nation’s ports of entry. Beginning after sundown October 6, until after nightfall on October 13, travelers observing Sukkot may carry religious items that are normally regulated to prevent the introduction of invasive pests and
South African Private Sector Logs Marginal Expansion
[ad_1] South Africa’s private sector activity showed further marginal growth in September amid easing cost pressures, survey results from S&P Global showed Friday. The purchasing managers’ index rose slightly to 50.2 in September from 50.1 in August. A score above 50.0 indicates expansion. Both output and new orders continued to increase in September, and international sales grew for the first
Ueda Says BoJ To Take Policy Decisions Without Preconceptions
[ad_1] Bank of Japan will make policy decisions as appropriate and without any preconceptions, Governor Kazuo Ueda told business leaders in Osaka. Ueda refrained from providing clear signals about a potential interest rate hike, noting that the BoJ will closely monitor developments in the global economy and the impact of U.S. tariffs on Japan’s price dynamics. Ueda emphasized that the
French Industrial Output Falls For Second Month
[ad_1] France’s industrial production declined unexpectedly in August, data from the statistical office INSEE showed on Friday. Industrial output fell 0.7 percent on a monthly basis in August, following a revised 0.1 percent decrease in July. Output was forecast to grow 0.3 percent. Manufacturing output shrank 1.6 percent, faster than the 0.5 percent fall in the previous month. The further
PLI scheme for textiles: India extends application deadline to December 31
[ad_1] The Ministry of Textiles has extended the deadline for submitting applications under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles. The application window, which was originally set to close earlier, will now remain open until December 31. According to the ministry, the decision comes in response to strong interest from industry participants. The latest round of applications, which began