Before the clock runs out: India, US race to seal trade deal before Donald Trump’s tariffs kick in; top things to expect

India-US trade deal: Currently, India’s main trade representative is conducting negotiations in Washington. (AI image) India-US trade deal: The United States and India appear to be in the final stages of discussions to finalise the first-cut of the US-Indian trade deal. With US President Donald Trump’s July deadline looming, the trade deal could determine the…

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Gold shines bright! Several life insurers want IRDAI to allow gold ETF investments; 30% returns in 12-months

The performance of gold ETFs has been remarkable, generating over 30% returns in the previous 12-month period. (AI image) Multiple life insurance companies have sought permission from Irdai to make investments in gold ETFs. This initiative follows the rising gold prices, heightened worldwide demand and the necessity to diversify portfolios, particularly when conventional investment avenues…

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Stock market rally under threat! Rs 1 lakh crore shares dumped by promoters, private equity firms & strategic investors; what’s happening

Promoters offloaded approximately Rs 61,000 crore in shares, while PE/VC firms exited nearly Rs 28,000 crore. (AI image) Promoters, private equity firms, and other large strategic investors disposed of shares worth over Rs 1 lakh crore within two months, exerting supply-side pressure on India’s stock market indices Sensex and Nifty, which pursued new record highs.Promoters…

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After suspending Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, India now eyes changing Ganges Water Sharing Treaty with Bangladesh

The water-sharing agreement of 1996 between India and Bangladesh was established to resolve disputes regarding the Farakka water allocation. (AI image) Ganges Water Sharing Treaty with Bangladesh to be revised? India is exploring various alternatives to modify and reassess a significant agreement with Bangladesh regarding the distribution of Ganga waters, following its decision to suspend…

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Gold price prediction today: What’s the gold rate outlook for June 27, 2025; does a ‘sell on rise’ strategy makes sense?

Gold price prediction: A gap-down movement in the last few sessions, combined with soft momentum indicators, supports a Sell on Rise strategy for today’s trade. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold rate has been dipping for the last few days and the Iran-Israel ceasefire has quietened the sentiment for safe haven assets. Where are…

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Fed fears push dollar to lowest level in 3 years

A battered dollar is taking another beating as investors, unnerved by fresh signs of an erosion in US central bank independence, waste no time in pushing the greenback back to its lowest levels in over three years.US President Donald Trump on Wednesday called Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell “terrible” in his latest attack on the…

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