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No major impact of Trump tariffs? Moody’s says India to be fastest growing major economy; ‘succeeded in redirecting exports’

Ratings agency Moody has predicted that India’s economy will grow at a strong 6.5% through 2026 and 2027. (AI image) India will continue to be the world’s fastest growing major economy in the coming years, despite its exports taking a hit after Donald Trump administration’s 50% tariffs, according to the latest global economic outlook report…

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End of an era: US penny bids goodbye after last coin pressed in Philadelphia; 238 years old currency finally retires after Trump’s order

After more than two centuries of jingling in pockets and cash drawers, the American penny has reached the end of its life. The final batch of one-cent coins was pressed this week at the US Mint in Philadelphia, an event overseen by US Treasurer Brandon Beach.Earlier in February, US President Donald Trump announced that he…

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US tariffs: Trump’s $2,000 rebate for Americans — Here’s what you need to know!

US President Donald Trump has revived one of his most unusual economic ideas, sending rebate cheques to Americans funded by the tariffs his administration has imposed. The announcement comes amid growing concerns about affordability across the United States.“People that are against Tariffs are FOOLS!” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Sunday. “A dividend of at…

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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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‘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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Stock market today: Nifty50 opens flat; BSE Sensex near 84,400

Market analysts anticipate the positive trend to continue, backed by ongoing company results, positive developments in India-US trade negotiations. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade on Thursday. While Nifty50 was near 25,850, BSE Sensex was above 84,400. At 9:17 AM, Nifty50 was trading…

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