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Harari paints a fresh picture separating stories from reality as well as throws clear insights on what future we are building for ourselves and what we need to do to survive

Clinton, Trump spar on Second Amendment issue in final debate

Given that the next president is likely to appoint several Supreme Court judges, the views of the two presidential candidates - Clinton and Trump are crucial for the American people who vote in the November 8 general elections.

US eco resilient to withstand economic crisis in China: WH

"Improving transparency into their economy is something we believe will would be good for the global economy, and also good for the economy and China," White House Press Secretary Josh earnest told reporters at his daily news conference.

Are you ready to serve the world?

No so long ago, it was a murmur, then a debate, and then finally lot of noise, which was mistaken as being just an echo of handful of people. The India growth story has come of age and how

Ukraine thaws: Equities to rally; commodities to soften

Global markets were rattled on Monday following Russia`s military advance into Ukraine that prompted world leaders to call for sanctions on Moscow, including measures targeting banks and officials.

Why market panic over Ukraine may be 'short-term'

Global markets were rattled on Monday following Russia`s military advance into Ukraine that prompted world leaders to call for sanctions on Moscow, including measures targeting banks and officials

Why the Ukraine crisis matters to the world

Here are five reasons the world's largest economies are watching what happens in Ukraine.

Janet Yellen to be named Fed chair on Wednesday

President Obama will make the announcement on Wednesday at 3pm ET, the White House said. Both Janet Yellen and current Fed chair Ben Bernanke are expected to attend. That announcement will be right after the Fed releases the minutes from its last meeting, due out at 2pm ET.

US to exhaust borrowing capacity by Oct 17: Treasury

The fate of the debt ceiling is up in the air with Democratic and Republican lawmakers once again deeply divided over how to extend the Treasury's borrowing authority.

Questions over Fed chief a bigger issue than taper

Summers was expected to face a difficult, if not impossible confirmation process. Stocks rallied Monday, as traders assumed Fed Vice Chair Janet Yellen would now be named to replace Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke when he leaves at year end.

Bernanke Watch: Is he eyeing the exit?

As the Federal Reserve meets this week, it`s nearly a given on Wall Street that Chairman Ben Bernanke will not be presiding over the Fed at this time next year.

US spending cuts: What`s in store for next seven months?

CARE Ratings has come out with its report on "impact of US Expenditure Cuts". According to the rating agency, the US accounts for nearly 22% of World GDP and moderation in the US economy is bound to impact global growth prospects.

IT sector calm as thunderclouds of US protectionism loom

CNBC-TV18's Shreya reports that IT companies are positive on meeting NASSCOM's growth projection of 12-14 percent despite the threat of protectionism in the US.

Pent up demand will propel US economy in H2 FY14: Rabobank

In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Adrian Foster of Rabobank gives his view on the US fiscal cliff. He says without any doubt that a consensus on the agreement will be reached eventually.

First Look: Your 10-sec guide to news from around the world

The US markets closed flat in narrow trading. The Dow logged a four-day rally, but gains were limited as investors remained reluctant to jump in amid ongoing "fiscal cliff" negotiations. The CBOE volatility index traded above 16.

Gold price hits three-week high

Gold rose to three-week highs on Thursday as investors continued to bet on easier US fiscal policy following President Obama's victory, and prices also got a bounce from fears about increased tensions between the United States and Iran

How 'real' will be the impact on the mkt post US election?

In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Arvind Sanger, Managing Partner of Geosphere Capital Management discussed the possiblities of the US Presidential election and how Obama's win might not really affect the market, wheras Romney's might do just for a week.

US House seen staying in Republican control

The most unpopular House of Representatives in modern times was left pretty much unchanged by voters Tuesday with control firmly in Republican hands, according to projections.

A global recession? Warning signs are everywhere

Is it possible that we are already in a global recession but just don‘t know it yet?

Marines discharging sergeant who criticized Obama on Facebook

A U.S. Marine sergeant who wrote on Facebook that he would not follow orders from President Barack Obama will be discharged from the military on "other

Rejection of L-1 visas on sharp rise: Sources

On the back of several and frequent speeches by President Obama in the US promising to create more jobs for Americans and targeting specifically companies in India and China, here is some worrying data.

Steering USAID - Mission possible, says Rajiv Shah

Forbes India catches up with Rajiv Shah who also has the distinction of holding the highest federal government position occupied by a person of Indian origin in the US. He is the 60th administrator of the United States Agency for International Development or USAID.

Asia sees major impact from Europe, not US: JPMorgan Sec

Even though the US saw two big events last night, Sunil Garg of JPMorgan Securities believes that the situation in Europe is more worrying.

Obama speech, Fed meet paves course for Brent: Fat Prophet

Going forward, David Lennox of Fat Prophet says that the price of oil depends on the confidence behind Obama’s speech and the expectations from the Fed meeting in late September.

Sept maybe fruitful if Fed, Obama deliver: Ryan Detrick

In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Ryan Detrick of Schaeffer's Investment expects the deterioration of the overall US economy to continue.