The US manufacturing sector contracted for another month in April, as mounting uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariff policies continued to weigh heavily on industrial activity, according to new survey data released Thursday. In early April, the administration introduced sweeping tariffs affecting most nations. Although some of the duties were revised for selected countries, a…

After months of tense back-and-forth, the United States and Ukraine have finally signed a new agreement that will give Washington access to critical minerals and other untapped natural resources in Ukraine.Kyiv believes that the move will help lock in long-term military and financial support as it continues to resist Russian aggression.The deal, signed on Wednesday,…

The BSE Sensex gave significant returns, increasing nearly 4 per cent in April, despite geopolitical tensions. The upturn was driven by renewed foreign investment inflows, forecasts of above-normal monsoon rainfall, and positive prospects of an India-US trade agreement. Additionally, stock valuations became more attractive following recent market corrections, leading to increased buying activity. The BSE…