Asian shares slipped and the dollar was under pressure on Wednesday in the lead up to the first U.S. presidential debate, as financial markets looked to take a measure of both candidates.World Bank President David Malpass said on Tuesday he is seeking board approval for a $12 billion (£9.33 billion) coronavirus vaccine financing plan to help poor and developing countries secure a sufficient share of vaccine doses when they become available in the coming months.
Most new housing projects are either unsold or delayed due to the Covid-19 at the fastest rate in the world – causing massive job losses, pay cuts and migration of labour out of top-tier cities.Oil prices fell on Tuesday, paring gains from the previous session, as persistent demand concerns due to the coronavirus pandemic outweighed hopes for a new U.S. stimulus package.Gold prices edged up on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar retreated from a twomonth high, with investors looking forward to the first U.S. presidential debate and developments on a new U.S. coronavirus relief bill.
In Delhi and Mumbai, the price of 22-carat gold is Rs 48,360 per 10 gram and Rs 48,260 per 10 gram, while 24-carat can be purchased at Rs 52,750 per 10 gram and Rs 49,260 per 10 gram.
Except for Air India, no other airline does this scanning, a senior government official said on condition of anonymity, adding that there is no such mandatory provision in federal manuals and American airport security protocols.
