Month : January 2025

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PM Modi and President Trump affirm strong India-US partnership

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Indian PM Modi congratulates Donald Trump on his second term, reaffirming India-US ties for mutual welfare, global peace, and security in a strategic dialogue....
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China’s factory activity contracts in January, marking economic challenges

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China’s manufacturing sector faces renewed contraction, as PMI data underscores weak domestic demand, global trade risks, and calls for stronger stimulus in 2025....
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Trump calls for immediate rate cuts as Fed meeting approaches

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Despite calls from President Trump for immediate rate cuts, the Federal Reserve is poised to maintain current interest rates, leaving consumers struggling with persistent high...
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Global tech stocks tumble after DeepSeek AI model announcement

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Nvidia fell 14% premarket as China’s DeepSeek launched a cost-efficient AI model, shaking global markets and raising concerns over U.S. dominance in AI infrastructure....
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Trump imposes 25% tariff on all Colombian imports over migrant row

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Trump’s 25% tariff on Colombian imports, escalating to 50%, targets coffee, oil, and flowers, driving up U.S. consumer prices while straining trade relations amid immigration...
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Financial sector poised for crypto integration after SEC’s SAB 121 reversal

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The SEC rescinds SAB 121, clearing barriers for banks to custody bitcoin and crypto, signaling a major step in regulatory evolution for digital assets....
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Japan raises interest rates to 0.5 percent amid inflation concerns

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Japan raised its interest rate to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, citing inflation and wage growth, signaling a shift in the Bank of Japan’s long-standing...
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US home sales stall as mortgage rates hit highest level since 2024

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The US housing market faces weak demand as 7% mortgage rates return, home sales decline, and first-time buyers struggle with affordability challenges and record-high prices....