Asian stock markets lost ground on Thursday, following Wall Street's cautious tone overnight. US futures also pointed lower, showing that investors are still wary. Even though fresh US inflation data hinted that price pressures might be easing, marke

The UK and India just signed a central Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that could be a game-changer for their textile and apparel industries. But while the deal brings big promises, many fund managers still play it safe, pointing to deeper industry issues

Highlights of the U.S. Fed Meeting: On Wednesday, May 7, the U.S. Fed decided to maintain the main benchmark interest rates at 4.25% to 4.5%. As the Fed prepares to examine the economy before considering a rate decrease, Chairman Jerome Powell rea

Asian shares earned a good jump on Wednesday following a vigorous show on Wall Street with bursts of strong profit reports from corporates. Eased concerns over global trade tensions further elevated investor sentiment and made for good regional tradi

Wall Street Futures fell heavily on Wednesday, April 16. The futures listed on Nasdaq 100 led the pack downwards by shedding 1.3%, followed by the S&P 500 futures, which declined by 0.8%, while Dow Jones futures fell 0.4%. The retreat in the trad

In concert with the souring trade relations between the two nations at present, China has sought the United States to discuss these growing disputes in an atmosphere of mutual respect and equality, with this demand coming on the heels of over 50% tar

Growing Concerns from Business Leaders Bill Ackman, billionaire hedge fund manager, and Trump supporter has raised serious concerns about the U.S. President’s recent tariff impositions on all major countries across the globe. He took to X to war

According to experts, the US government's decision to apply a reciprocal duty of 26% on Indian imports is anticipated to have a major effect on India's gem and jewelry industry. In FY24, India exported $9.9 billion worth of gems and jewelry to the US

On April 2, President Donald Trump is slated to introduce "reciprocal tariffs" aimed at many trading partners, including India, to hit back at what he sees as unfair trade practices that he alleges have created big trade deficits. The exact details a

Tuesday was a bit of a mixed bag for Asian markets. Wall Street’s overnight rally gave global investors something to cheer about, but the good vibes didn’t spread evenly. In particular, Chinese stocks slipped as investors locked in profits from r

The Federal Reserve decided to keep its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday while reaffirming its expectation of two rate cuts later this year, despite persistent inflationary pressures. Alongside its rate decision, the Fed released update

The US Federal Reserve is preparing for its next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, set to take place over two days starting from March 18, 2025. The highly anticipated meeting comes amid market uncertainty caused by US President Donald Tr