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…
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…
Prem Watsa, the Indian-Canadian billionaire, for the first time, publicly outlined his succession plan, confirming that his son Ben Watsa will take charge of Fairfax Financial Holdings in the years ahead. The revelation features in The Fairfax Way, an upcoming book by author David Thomas, whose draft was shared with ET before publication. Watsa, 75,…
Foreign institutional and portfolio investors have significantly reduced their Indian equity holdings, with NSE-listed stocks reaching a 15-year low after a substantial sell-off of nearly Rs 2 lakh crore in 2025, according to NSE data.The September quarter witnessed significant decline in FPI ownership of Nifty 50 and Nifty 500 companies, dropping 43 and 46 basis…
Footfall drops in popular Delhi markets Central Delhi’s bustling wholesale and retail markets have fallen unusually quiet following Monday’s explosion near the Red Fort, which killed 13 people and injured several others. Many outstation buyers, wary of security concerns, are now opting for online shopping instead of travelling to the capital. Trading activity has been…
The 30-year US mortgage rate rose slightly for the second consecutive week but stayed close to its lowest level of the year.Freddie Mac, quoted by AP, reported on Thursday that the long-term mortgage rate increased to 6.24 per cent from 6.22 per cent the previous week. A year earlier, the rate stood at 6.78 per…
Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley has issued one of his starkest warnings yet about America’s labour future, revealing that the company is struggling to fill 5,000 skilled-mechanic roles despite offering salaries of around $120,000. Calling it a “serious problem” for the country, Farley said the shortage of trained workers is no longer an industry…
AI image used for representative purposes India has urged Russia to expedite the approval of domestic establishments and registration of marine and pharmaceutical products to further strengthen bilateral trade ties.During his visit to Moscow, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal highlighted opportunities for expanding trade and proposed measures to improve market access, the commerce ministry said in…
Michael Burry, the renowned “Big Short” investor, has terminated his hedge fund, Scion Asset Management’s registration. According to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s database, Scion’s status changed to “terminated” as of November 10, eliminating the need for regulatory filings, as reported by Reuters.Scion, which controlled $155 million in assets as of March, has been closely…
Stock markets in the United States were at a low as investors await further economic indicators. The S&P 500 declined by 0.4% in early Thursday trading, moving away from its recent record high achieved in the previous month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 41 points, while the Nasdaq composite fell 0.7%. After the longest…
