Finance - JK Update

Australian Dollar Gains Strength as China’s Economy Expands in Q3 2025

October 20, 2025 by Mali

The Australian Dollar (AUD) is holding firm against the US Dollar (USD) this week, fueled by encouraging news from China — Australia’s biggest trading partner.China’s economy grew 4.8% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, signaling stability in Asia’s largest economy despite global uncertainty. For Australia, that’s a major boost, as its exports—from iron ore to agriculture—are deeply tied to Chinese … Read more

Old Age Pension Scheme 2025: Diwali Gift for Senior Citizens as Pension Increased to ₹3,200

October 19, 2025October 19, 2025 by Mali

This Diwali, the Haryana government has brought a real smile to thousands of elderly citizens. While private employees get festive bonuses from their companies and government workers receive official gifts, this year’s biggest surprise has gone to our senior citizens — a pension hike under the Old Age Pension Scheme. Starting November 1, 2025, senior citizens in … Read more

Singapore 2025 Cash Support: New Relief Measures Announced For Households

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 by Mali

Imagine checking your banking application one crisp December morning and finding an unpredicted financial advantage—money transferred to you by the government to help with your holiday expenses. The transformation of this policy into actual cash for millions is the main idea of Singapore’s 2025 cash support schemes. With the prices going up and a 9% … Read more

$400 Inflation Refund Checks Now Arriving in New York — Are You Eligible?

October 15, 2025 by Mali

If you’ve been feeling the pinch of rising grocery prices, rent, or fuel bills, there’s finally a bit of good news.New York has officially started distributing $400 Inflation Refund Checks — a timely lifeline for residents trying to keep up with today’s high living costs. Inflation has quietly eaten away at everyone’s paycheck. Groceries that used to … Read more

8th Pay Commission DA Hike 2025: Salary of Government Employees to Rise Soon — Here’s What to Expect

October 15, 2025 by Mali

For lakhs of central government employees, this festive season brought not just lights and sweets, but also some truly bright news. The Indian government has officially announced the 8th Pay Commission, signaling a new era of salary revisions and benefits. And that’s not all — starting October 1st, employees received a 3% Dearness Allowance (DA) hike, increasing their … Read more

Gold Prices Hit Record high: Gold Prices Touch New All-Time High as U.S.-China Trade Tensions Escalate

October 13, 2025 by Mali

Gold prices climbed to a new record high, hovering just below the $4,100 per ounce mark. That’s not just a number — it’s a loud signal that global markets are nervous. The trigger this time? A fresh wave of U.S.-China trade tensions that’s rattling confidence across the world. Gold Prices Hit Record high Spot gold surged 1.4% to $4,074.42 per ounce, … Read more

UK Mortgage Rates Edge Up Again: What It Means for Homeowners and First-Time Buyers

October 13, 2025 by Mali

UK mortgage rates October 2025: Just when homeowners were starting to breathe easier, mortgage rates have crept back up. For the first time since February, the average UK mortgage rate has risen slightly, reminding borrowers that the calm in the housing market might not last forever. According to new data from Moneyfacts, both two-year and five-year fixed-rate … Read more