Next wave of AI-led banking must help rural India, says Setty - The Times of India

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Prime minister opts not to rip up programme drawn up under Sir Keir Starmer that mostly relies on housing associations

The Bank of Japan will probably raise its benchmark interest rate next month, validating widespread market speculation, and follow up with another increase as early as January, according to a former BOJ board member.

Treasury secretary warns of further measures in bid to increase pressure on Tehran

Prime minister stops short of ruling out tax increases in October’s Budget, saying his policies will be ‘funded’

Move marks further escalation of Washington’s trade war with Ottawa