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New deal sees an end to the US and EU trade war

EC head Jean-Claude Juncker and US President Trump announce an end to the US-EU trade war with a new deal that will see Brussels import soybeans and liquefied natural gas.

Jul 26, 2018

Bitcoin rises from two-month low to cross $8,000

Since collapsing in December 2017, the value of Bitcoin has slowly been on the rise, touching $8,000 for the first time this year. Analysts are bullish about its long-term prospects.

Jul 25, 2018

Dalal Street maven Rakesh Jhunjhunwala says Modi will win 2019 elections: Here's why

If the wisest are those who are wise with money, Prime Minister Narendra Modi can take heart. India's ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala predicts Modi will come back to power in 2019.

Jul 24, 2018

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Surge in auto, cement stocks pushes Sensex to record high

Indian shares gained for the third straight session on Tuesday, with the benchmark BSE index hitting a record, as cement and auto stocks surged on hopes of improved results, while reports suggested a surge in exports to BRICS nations.

Jul 24, 2018

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Despite US sanctions, Iran becomes India's second largest oil supplier

Latest figures indicate that Iran toppled Saudi Arabia to become India's second largest oil supplier, with 5.67 million tonnes in the first three months. The country is preparing to wind down on Iranian imports after Trump reintroduced sanctions on the country.

Jul 24, 2018

Dubai hits rough patch as markets slump; economic slowdown on the cards?

Dubai is going through a rough patch as residential property prices have dropped by more than 15 percent since late 2014 and are still falling. The stock market is down 13 percent this year, the worst performance in the region.

Jul 22, 2018

Weak Rupee, no-confidence vote help IT stocks soar

Sensex sees a rise as Rupee weakens after a no-confidence vote and a drop in the value of the Yuan. IT stocks are the biggest earners from the weakening value of India's currency.

Jul 20, 2018

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New report finds digitisation could open up a market worth $39 billion for India

A report by Google-KPMG found that digitisation could unlock export opportunities worth $39 billion for Indian businesses in travel, media and entertainment and real estate, amongst others by 2022.

Jul 19, 2018

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Sensex continues to trade flat ahead of no-confidence motion against Modi government

The parliament will debate a no-confidence motion tabled by opposition parties against the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government on Friday.

Jul 19, 2018

Amazon close to edging out Apple as most valuable American company

E-commerce giant Amazon's market cap touched $900 billion following the success of its Prime Day sale. Headed by Jeff-Bezos, the company now looks at dislodging Apple as the most valuable company in the USA.

Jul 19, 2018

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The WTO is under threat, will they step up?

A new report by the Bertelsmann Foundation says that the credibility of the WTO is under threat, and the organisation could face closure if more countries vacate its Appellate body.

Jul 18, 2018

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AI boom in India leads to drop in hiring at software firms

Nasscom predicts a fall in hiring, especially of laterals in the software industry this year as automation continues to grow into a staple of sorts at larger firms. Campus recruitments are expected to remain flat due to the increase in the number of SMEs and start-ups.

Jul 18, 2018