US-China tensions: Beijing brimming with soybean after Trump-Xi meeting – Why it is still not a green flag for Washington

Bangladesh companies sign deal to buy USD 1 billion soybeans from US China’s ports are brimming with soybeans after months of record imports, dimming hopes for US exporters even as Trump and Xi reached a new trade understanding including fresh purchase commitments from Beijing.Massive reserves, weak processing margins and cheaper South American supplies have combined…

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Trump’s 50% tariffs on India: Will Modi government’s Export Promotion Mission be able to counter impact? Top weaknesses & challenges

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) to establish a structure for enhancing India’s export capabilities. (AI image) The Modi government’s move to approve an Export Promotion Mission aimed at countering the impact of the global trade situation may be laced with implementation challenges, says Ajay Srivastava, founder of Global Trade…

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‘Putting maximum pressure’: US sanctions one more Indian company; alleges links to Iran’s missile, drone programmes

The United States has imposed sanctions on an Indian company among 32 individuals and entities accused of helping Iran’s missile and drone development networks.The US department of the treasury’s office of foreign assets control (OFAC) listed Farmlane Private Limited as part of a network operating across Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, China, Hong Kong,…

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Gold & silver price prediction today: What strategy should investors follow? Why gold & silver may continue to rally

The current price action, combined with improving momentum indicators, signals that MCX Gold is poised for further gains in the near term. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today:Gold prices may continue to rally in the coming sessions, maintaining their upward momentum while silver is also expected to gain, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head –…

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Asian stocks today: Markets trade mixed after US shutdown ends; HSI dips over 150 points, Shenzhen adds 1%

Asian markets traded mostly in red on Thursday as excitement over the end of the United States’ record government shutdown quickly lost steam. With the focus shifting back to the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision and mounting fears of a technology sector bubble, investors showed little appetite for risk.Nikkei jumped 88 points or 0.17%…

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