‘Hostile act’: Trump says considering terminating business with China; threatens to end cooking oil trade

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that China is “purposefully” not buying the soybeans from their farmers, and this is the reason they are considering terminating the business with Beijing.Calling China’s deliberate work an “economically hostile act,” Trump said that they can make the cooking oil themselves and don’t need China for that. In…

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‘Drivers of India’s economic growth’: PSU banks post stronger credit growth; DFS Secretary push for digital services

Public sector banks have demonstrated stronger performance and resilience recently, with credit growth surpassing that of private banks, Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju said on Tuesday. He attributed the trend to improved due diligence, enhanced credit underwriting standards, and better monitoring of project loans.Speaking at the inauguration of Punjab & Sind Bank’s MSME Sports Cluster…

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Currency watch: Rupee falls 13 paise to all-time low of 88.81 against US dollar; FII outflows, dollar strength weigh

The Indian rupee fell 13 paise to close at an all-time low of 88.81 against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by weak domestic equities and a firm dollar amid global risk-off sentiment, according to market sources.Forex traders said foreign fund outflows amid risk-averse global conditions further dented investor sentiment. However, a drop in crude…

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Gold and silver outlook: Precious metals likely to stay strong; Kotak AMC cites central bank demand and dollar weakness

Gold and silver are expected to maintain strong momentum in the coming months, driven by robust central bank demand, shifts in US monetary policy, and supply constraints, according to Nilesh Shah, Managing Director of Kotak Asset Management Company (AMC).Shah highlighted that central bank purchases, both in gold and potentially silver, remain a key driver for…

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JPMorgan’s $1.5 trillion plan: CEO Jamie Dimon plans to hire more experts; ‘just give us a call’

JPMorgan is hiring as part of its ambitious $1.5 trillion US “resiliency” plan, CEO Jamie Dimon announced on Monday.The bank is looking for financial specialists in defence, energy, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing to help build an investment team. This team will deploy $10 billion in capital before the bank involves its bankers.“If you think…

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WPI inflation dips to 0.13% in September: Food and fuel costs ease; experts see muted price trend ahead

Wholesale price inflation (WPI) eased to 0.13% in September, driven by lower prices of food articles and manufactured goods, according to government data released on Tuesday. The reading compares with 0.52% in August and 1.91% in the same month last year.“The positive rate of inflation in September 2025 is primarily due to an increase in…

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Doug Lebda dies: LendingTree CEO and founder pases away in ATV accident; company shares drop by 4%

Doug Lebda, the 55-year-old founder and CEO of LendingTree, has died in a tragic all-terrain vehicle accident at his family’s farm in North Carolina. The online lending platform confirmed his death on Sunday and said the company was mourning the sudden loss of its leader.“Doug was a visionary leader whose relentless drive, innovation and passion…

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‘Very big on India’: IMF chief heaps praise on India’s ‘bold’ reforms; says it proved doubters wrong

Georgieva commended India’s significant economic and structural reforms. (AI image) At a time when the global economy is looking at uncertainty due to Donald Trump’s tariffs, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has said she is ‘very big’ on India. Praising India for its reforms, Georgieva said that the country has proved people wrong with its…

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