Trump hits 8 European countries with tariffs: Asian and European markets fall; US stock futures tumble

Trump hits 8 European countries with tariffs: Asian and European markets fall; US stock futures tumble

👉 Visit the Official SleepLean Website US stock futures fell on Monday as markets reacted to President Donald Trump’s threat to impose additional tariffs on eight European countries. This comes after Washington has demanded to purchase Greenland, a move that has fuelled fears of a wider transatlantic trade conflict.S&P 500 futures slid about 0.7%, while…

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China’s economy grows 5% in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Trump tariffs

China’s economy grows 5% in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Trump tariffs

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto China’s economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Mr. Trump’s tariffs. However, growth slowed to 4.5% in the last quarter of the year, the government said on Monday (January 19, 2026). That was the slowest quarterly growth…

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Yes Bank sees improvement in asset quality, Q3 net profit surges 55% to ₹952 crore

Yes Bank sees improvement in asset quality, Q3 net profit surges 55% to ₹952 crore

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Yes Bank Ltd for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025 reported 55.4% jump in net profit Year on Year (YoY) at ₹952 crore.  The bank’s Net Interest Income (NII) at ₹2,466 crore during the quarter grew 10.9% YoY. Net Interest Margin (NIM) at 2.6%…

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End duty-free tea imports: Tea Association of India

End duty-free tea imports: Tea Association of India

The steps suggested include bailing the Indian tea industry out of “depression” by imposing 100% duty on bulk imports. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu GUWAHATI An association of tea planters and traders has sought stringent steps to ensure cheaper duty-free teas from African, Asian and South American countries are not imported by a section…

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Worries over Iran and Fed independence weigh on markets

Worries over Iran and Fed independence weigh on markets

U.S. President Donald Trump visits a Ford production center in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S., January 13, 2026. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Tuesday that he had “cancelled all meetings with Iranian Officials,” and reiterated his support for protestors fueling one of the largest anti-government demonstrations in…

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Watch CNBC’s full interview with FHFA director Bill Pulte

Watch CNBC’s full interview with FHFA director Bill Pulte

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email CNBC’s “The Exchange” team is joined by Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, to discuss President Trump’s directive for government-sponsored entities to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds as part of his administration’s push to lower costs and more….

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Banks wager they can fend off price controls

Banks wager they can fend off price controls

The biggest U.S. banks show no sign of capitulating to President Donald Trump’s mandate to slash credit card interest rates, setting up a confrontation just as the president is expected to take the world stage next week at Davos. Executives at JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup warned this week that rather than offering cards at a…

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CII survey: Business sentiment high on stronger demand

CII survey: Business sentiment high on stronger demand

👉 Visit the Official SleepLean Website NEW DELHI: Business sentiment in the economy is high, driven by stronger demand, better profitability expectations and steady investment conditions, according to a CII survey. Domestic demand has increased, with nearly two-thirds of 175 firms surveyed reporting higher demand for July to Sept 2025 and about 72% expecting further…

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WEF 2026: India readies power-packed presence before global elite

WEF 2026: India readies power-packed presence before global elite

India is set for a power-packed representation at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in this Alpine resort town that will see the global elite discuss “a spirit of dialogue” in a fragmented world for five days beginning on Monday (January 19, 2026). U.S. President Donald Trump will be the biggest star among over 3,000…

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Rationalise customs duty on imported luxury cars: Mercedes-Benz India CEO

Rationalise customs duty on imported luxury cars: Mercedes-Benz India CEO

Santosh Iyer, MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India. File | Photo Credit: Bijoy Ghosh A rationalisation of customs duties on imported luxury cars would help stimulate demand in the premium segment, leading to higher overall tax revenue for the government, according to Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director and CEO Santosh Iyer. Besides, a more stable macroeconomic policy…

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