COLA Explained: What the first Social Security ‘stimulus’ payment of 2026 really means for Americans | Business

FILE – The Social Security Administration’s main campus is seen in Woodlawn, Md., Jan. 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) When the first Social Security cheques of 2026 start landing on January 14, nearly three-quarters of the US will experience a familiar but quietly consequential ritual. A new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) kicks in, lifting monthly…

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Budget 2026: Stronger incentives, easier credit, tax relief & beyond — startups make their pitch

Union Budget 2026 is set to be presented on Sunday, February 1 and the startup ecosystem has laid out a clear set of expectations, calling for policy measures that prioritise early-stage survival, easier financing and simpler regulatory processes. Founders across sectors highlighted that although multiple government schemes exist to support entrepreneurship, young startups continue to…

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Gold price today: How much 22K, 24K gold cost in Delhi, Hyderabad & other cities – Check rates

Gold futures rallied sharply on Monday, touching fresh record highs in domestic and international markets as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions and renewed focus on developments around the US Federal Reserve.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for February delivery jumped by Rs 2,431, or 1.8%, to hit a record…

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India-Germany trade: PM Modi, German chancellor Merz meet CEOs; aim to boost India-Germany economic ties

PM Modi on Monday hailed the growing strength of India-Germany ties, highlighting that bilateral trade between the two countries had crossed the 50 billion dollar mark. “Our bilateral trade has reached its highest level ever, surpassing the 50 billion dollar mark. More than 2,000 German companies have a long-standing presence in India. This reflects their…

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Stocks to buy: What’s the outlook for Nifty for the week starting January 12, 2026? Check list of top stock recommendations

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities, the top stock picks for this week are Alkem Laboratories, and MTAR Technologies. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty for the week starting January 12, 2026:Nifty View:Last week began on a euphoric note…

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Gold price prediction today: Why are gold prices rallying & what’s the next level to watch out for? Top points to know

Amidst the factor mentioned above, prices have witnessed a significant gap up on Monday morning. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are rallying this week and several global factors including a possible Supreme Court judgment on US President Donald Trump’s tariffs would be a key factor to watch out for, says Manav Modi,…

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