Stocks and Bonds Fall on Trump’s Greenland Threats
The S&P 500 dropped over 1 percent Tuesday morning, its lowest decline at the start of the trading day since April, when President Trump first announced his sweeping tariffs. Source link
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Diesel locomotives being phased out? Indian Railways pushes for engines run on alternative fuels like hydrogen; check details
India is stepping up the adoption of battery and alternative fuel-powered train engines as it moves to phase out diesel locomotives on short and medium-distance routes, following the near-complete electrification of its rail network.With just 405 route kilometres (rkm) left to be electrified out of a total 70,117 rkm, officials said the focus of the…
Bessent Calls Powell’s Attendance at Supreme Court Arguments on Fed Independence a ‘Mistake’
The Treasury secretary’s criticism comes after he attended arguments over President Trump’s tariff authority last year. Source link
Rupee’s decline continues: Currency closes at record low of 90.97 against US dollar; depreciates by 7 paise
Representative image (AI-generated) The Indian rupee weakened by 7 paise on Tuesday, closing at a record low of 90.97 against the US dollar. This comes as strong dollar demand from metal importers and continued foreign fund outflows weighed on investor sentiment.Forex traders said that the rising geopolitical uncertainties, including fresh US expansionary signals, have increased…
Bid battle escalates: Netflix revises Warner Bros acquisition; offers all-cash deal
Netflix has revised its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, shifting to an all-cash transaction valued at USD 27.75 per share. The move aims at simplifying the deal structure and strengthening its position amid rival takeover efforts.The revised offer values Warner Bros. Discovery at an enterprise value of about USD 82.7 billion, including debt and…
The Trump Drama Hits Davos
Greenland, tariffs and wobbling markets are the talk of the town at the World Economic Forum ahead of the president’s arrival on Wednesday. Source link
Gold price today: How much 22K, 24K gold cost in Delhi, Mumbai & other cities – Check rates
Gold prices surged to fresh record highs on Tuesday as renewed fears of a potential US–EU trade war pushed investors towards safe-haven assets amid rising global uncertainty.The rally followed tariff threats by US President Donald Trump against European nations opposing his Greenland move, triggering risk aversion across global markets. Precious metal extended gains from the…
Netflix Revamps Its Warner Bros. Bid, Seeking to Thwart Paramount
Netflix will pay all cash for the $83 billion deal to acquire major parts of Warner Bros. Discovery, instead of a mix of cash and stock. Source link
‘Cusp of historic trade agreement’: EU chief says they are close to signing FTA with India; visit scheduled next week
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen talks during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos (AP photo) India is close to signing a trade deal with the European Union, as stated by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen during the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday.“There is still…
Silver prices soar! White metal adds over Rs 85,000 so far in 2026; is it the right time to buy?
Silver made a stellar debut in 2026, soaring over 35%, or nearly Rs 85,000 per kg, investors rush towards the precious metal amid tightening supplies and escalating geopolitical tensions involving the US, Iran and Greenland. The white metal’s momentum further strengthened after MCX silver futures decisively crossed the Rs 3 lakh per kg milestone. During…