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Virgin Atlantic Airways is experiencing strong demand for its business and premium economy seats this winter, reflecting a trend towards luxury travel. While economy class demand is slightly weaker, it aligns with expectations, and fares remain stable. The airline has a limited number of Boeing 787s grounded due to engine issues, but this is not anticipated to affect fares.
Indonesia has deemed Apple Inc.'s $100 million investment proposal as unfair, with a top government official indicating that further negotiations are necessary before the ban on domestic iPhone 16 sales can be lifted. The offered amount is considered insufficient compared to Apple's investments in other countries, according to Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita.
Sri Lanka's central bank is poised to lower interest rates by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday. This move aims to stimulate economic growth as the country continues its recovery from an ongoing financial crisis.
Bank of America strategists predict a 5% decline in emerging-market currencies in the first half of 2025, driven by underestimated trade war risks under a Trump presidency. They foresee the Chinese yuan falling to 7.6 per dollar if 40% tariffs are imposed on Chinese goods, and to 8 per dollar with a 60% levy, compared to the current rate of around 7.24.
The Indian rupee experienced its strongest single-day gain since June, closing at 84.2875 against the US dollar, up 0.2%. This surge was driven by dollar inflows from MSCI's global equity index rebalancing, alongside a weaker dollar and declining US bond yields. The dollar index fell 0.5% to 106.8, while the 10-year Treasury yield dropped 7 basis points to 4.34%.
Parliament was informed that the Group of Ministers (GoM) examining GST on life and health insurance will present its recommendations to the GST Council once received. The issue of exempting or reducing GST was discussed at the Council's 54th meeting on September 9, 2024, leading to the GoM's formation under Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary. The first GoM meeting took place on October 19, 2024, focusing on GST rates, which currently stand at 18% for health and pure term life insurance services.
Zimbabwe plans to pay $331 million to 439 former white farmers whose land was seized in 2000, as part of efforts to restructure its significant debt. This move aims to facilitate negotiations with creditors, allowing the nation to access international capital markets after being locked out for over two decades.
IndiGo and Japan Airlines have launched a codeshare partnership effective December 16, with ticket reservations starting December 4. This collaboration, initiated in June, allows Japan Airlines to enhance its connectivity to India while providing IndiGo passengers with expanded travel options across JAL's domestic and international network.
European natural gas prices experienced fluctuations as traders reacted to forecasts predicting a return of colder weather, which could challenge regional inventories. After a 2.7% decline from a recent rally, benchmark futures are still up approximately 16% since early November, with temperatures expected to drop in the coming days.
India's digital payments ecosystem is set to soar from $300 billion in 2018 to $3.6 trillion by 2024, aiming for $2 trillion in exports by 2030. As the largest recipient of inward remittances, the demand for efficient cross-border payment solutions is rising, driven by a growing diaspora and international business expansion. However, complexities in compliance, high transaction fees, and delayed settlements pose challenges for exporters and individuals alike.
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