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Gold hits $3,000 for first time: Trade tensions and Fed bets drive rally
Gold pierced through the psychological milestone of $3,000 an ounce on Friday for the first time, building on an historic rally as trade tensions and U.S. rate cut bets supercharge its appeal as a safe […]

From Canada to Europe, Trump’s tariffs fuel ‘boycott USA’ backlash
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs—initially targeting Canada, Mexico, and China before expanding to all steel and aluminum imports—are triggering an international consumer backlash. Across Europe and Canada, boycott campaigns against US products are gaining […]


US seeking zero tariffs on car imports in India ahead of Tesla’s entry
The United States wants India to eliminate tariffs on car imports under a proposed trade deal between the two nations, but New Delhi is reluctant to immediately bring down such duties to zero even as […]


Washington and Beijing closer to a ‘possible’ trade deal
US President Donald Trump hinted towards a “possible” trade deal with one of its key targets for tariff policies, China. Trump told the Air Force One reporters that during his first tenure in 2020, the […]

India may let foreign EV makers like Tesla test market before investing
The government is working on final guidelines for its electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing incentive scheme, and it may allow foreign carmakers like Tesla to test the market before committing to local production, The Economic Times […]



US inflation rises by most since August ’23, dims rate cut chances
US consumer prices increased more than expected in January, reinforcing the Federal Reserve’s message that it was in no rush to resume cutting interest rates amid growing uncertainty over the economy. The consumer price index […]

As food prices decline, India’s retail inflation slows to 5-month low of 4.31%
The retail inflation in January fell to a five-month low of 4.31 per cent, mainly due to a decline in the prices of vegetables, eggs, cereals and pulses. Measured by the Consumer Price Index, the […]

India’s Index of Industrial Production records 3.2% growth in December
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 3.2 per cent in December which was 5.2 per cent the month prior, quick estimates released by the statistics ministry showed Wednesday, Feb 12. The growth rates of […]

Ratan Tata’s millennial friend Shantanu Naidu gets top role at Tata Motors
Shantanu Naidu, known for his special bond with late industrialist Ratan Tata, was promoted to General Manager, Head of Strategic Initiatives, at Tata Motors after spending more than six years at Tata Sons. Naidu, 32, […]

Budget signals slowing fiscal consolidation, says Moody’s
The Budget signals slowing fiscal consolidation as focus shifts to reinforcing growth, global ratings agency Moody’s Ratings said on Tuesday but it expects that govt is within reach of its near-term deficit target of 4.5% […]

SEBI allows safer participation of retail investors in algo trading
Capital markets regulator SEBI facilitated the participation of retail investors in algorithmic trading (algo trading), which provides advantages of faster order execution and improved liquidity. At present, only institutional investors are allowed to put in […]

Trade diversion due to US-China tariff war could boost Indian exports
India was the fourth-largest beneficiary of the trade diversion following the US-China trade war initiated by US President Donald Trump during his first term, and domestic exporters could experience a similar boom as a fresh […]

Dollar dips as Trump eases stance on China tariffs
The dollar dropped to a one-month low after President Donald Trump appeared to soften his approach toward tariffs on China. Stock futures fluctuated after the S&P 500 scaled a fresh peak. The president said in […]


EV sector pushes for tech investments and smart mobility solutions
As the unveiling of Budget 2025 approaches, the country’s electric vehicle (EV) sector is hopeful for measures and initiatives to make EVs more affordable and accessible to consumers. Industry leaders and experts anticipate that this […]

Asian stocks gain after US core inflation cools
Shares in Asia followed Wall Street higher on Thursday, January 16, as easing US core inflation kept alive the prospect of Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. Benchmarks in Australia, Japan and South Korea all […]

US-based short-seller Hindenburg shuts down
Hindenburg Research, a US investment research firm known for short-selling, and whose reports resulted in wiping out billions of dollars of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his companies, has been shut down, its founder Nate […]
