Fund managers chase €500 billion German pension overhaul
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Brazil Markets: Ibovespa & the Real — August 15, 2026
Brazil stocks fell a ninth straight session as the Ibovespa slid to 166,934 and the dollar closed above R$5.21. Read the full market recap.
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Kenya Treasury Projects Wider US$8.9 Billion Budget Deficit
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Adani Enterprises, HDFC Bank among 10 stocks with highest increase in mutual fund holdings in value terms
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