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The recently signed India-EU Free Trade Agreement slashes EU tariffs on 99.5% of Indian goods like textiles, leather, pharmaceuticals, and gems over seven years, boosting competitiveness against rivals and countering US 50% tariffs that have hit exports hard. This diversification opens the EU’s $136 billion market—nearly matching US trade volumes—for labor-intensive sectors,reducing reliance on US
US President Donald Trump is expected to announce his nominee for Federal Reserve Chair by the end of January, with BlackRock executive Rick Rieder emerging as a leading contender. Prediction markets now place Rieder ahead of traditional candidates, signalling a possible break from conventional central banking norms. The move comes amid Trump’s repeated criticism of Jerome Powell and growing marke
Gold and silver prices have surged to historic highs amid escalating global tensions and uncertainty over US monetary policy. Ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, geopolitical risks involving Venezuela and Greenland, and expectations of a dovish US Federal Reserve under President Donald Trump have pushed investors toward safe-haven assets. Falling interest-rate expectations and global instability are
US President Donald Trump triggered fresh global debate at the World Economic Forum in Davos after describing himself as a “dictator” while defending his leadership style. Trump clarified that his governance is driven by “common sense” rather than ideology. He also softened his stance on Greenland, ruling out tariffs and signalling negotiations with Denmark and NATO allies to address Arctic securi
US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a bilateral trade agreement with India, Davos 2026, calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “fantastic man and a friend” and stating, “We are going to have a good deal.”
US President Donald Trump announced he will not impose tariffs scheduled for February 1 following a productive meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Greenland and Arctic cooperation. Trump stated on Truth Social that the talks established a framework for a future deal beneficial to the US and NATO nations, shelving the tariffs amid rising strategic interest in the mineral-rich Arctic r
US stock markets rebounded strongly after President Donald Trump ruled out using force to acquire Greenland, easing global trade tension fears. His comments at the World Economic Forum reassured investors following a sharp sell-off triggered by tariff threats against Europe. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all traded higher, highlighting how political clarity restored confidence and triggered a
The European Parliament has suspended work on the EU–US trade agreement after President Donald Trump demanded control over Greenland and threatened tariffs on European allies. Lawmakers said fresh tariff threats violated the Turnberry agreement, prompting the deal to be put on hold. The move highlights rising transatlantic tensions, with Europe resisting pressure despite the risk of higher US tari
Ronald Lauder, an 81-year-old Estee Lauder heir and longtime Trump friend from Wharton, reportedly planted the idea of US control over Greenland in 2018, as confirmed by John Bolton. A philanthropist, former US Ambassador to Austria, and World Jewish Congress president, Lauder has invested in Greenland ventures like Greenland Water Bank and hydropower projects, positioning himself as a potential i
US President Donald Trump’s Air Force One was forced to return to Joint Base Andrews shortly after takeoff due to a minor electrical issue detected mid-air. As a precautionary move, the White House decided to switch aircraft before continuing the journey to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum in Davos. Officials confirmed the President and his team remained safe, highlighting ongoing concerns
