Elder Issues
By: Dr K C Gupta Elder problems can remain hidden due to considerations of personal privacy orhesitation to discuss them with others. Even celebrities have been victims of elderabuse or neglect. Family members should be aware of this. Rely on local estate orelder-law
US says trade deal with India is close but not final yet
The United States and India are nearing a trade deal, but it’s not finalized yet, a top US trade official said on Wednesday, amid mounting speculation about imminent international trade agreements. Jamieson Greer, a senior official with the Office of the US Trade
US sanctions UAE firms with India links over Iran oil trade
The United States has sanctioned four UAE-based companies with trade ties to Indian firms for allegedly trading in Iranian petroleum products, as part of its continued efforts to curb Iran’s oil exports. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that the
Tesla chair denies Elon Musk CEO replacement report
Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm has strongly denied a report suggesting that the company’s board is planning to replace Elon Musk as CEO, calling the claim “absolutely false.” The Wall Street Journal reported that the Tesla board had begun exploring CEO replacement options amid
Trump says India trade deal coming along great
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that trade negotiations with India are progressing well and expressed optimism about reaching an agreement. “India’s coming along great,” Trump told reporters while en route to a rally in Michigan, where he was marking the first 100
Personal finance insights: Market sentiments, investment strategies & economictrends
By: Dr K C GuptaSENTIMENTSAAII Bull-Bear Spread -31.4% (very low). (Thursday-Wednesday)$NYA50R, NYSE %Above 50-dMA 19.89% (oversold)$SPXA50R, SP500 %Above 50-dMA 24.60% (oversold)Delta MSI 24.0% (oversold)ICI Fund Allocations (Cumulative)OEFs & ETFs: Stocks 60.36%, Hybrids 4.24%, Bonds 17.81%, M-Mkt 17.59% INTEREST RATESCME FedWatchCycle peak 5.25-5.50%Current 4.25-4.50%FOMC
India may strike first US trade deal, says Treasury Secretary
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has expressed confidence that India is poised to be the first country to finalize a trade agreement with Washington, citing fewer complications in negotiations compared to other partners. Speaking at a closed-door media briefing in Washington on the
12 states sue Trump over illegal tariffs, economic chaos
A coalition of 12 US states has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s administration, challenging what they describe as “illegal tariffs” imposed without congressional approval. Filed in the US Court of International Trade in New York, the suit seeks to block enforcement
South Korea, US to discuss shipbuilding and energy cooperation
South Korea will explore ways to strengthen cooperation with the United States in the shipbuilding and energy sectors during the upcoming “2+2 trade consultations,” according to Seoul’s Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun. The discussions aim to tackle trade imbalances that have led Washington to
FM Sitharaman invites global CEOs to invest in India’s growth story
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman invited global CEOs, institutional investors, and pension fund managers to participate in India’s evolving growth story, especially in the domains of AI, sustainability, and digital infrastructure, during a series of high-profile meetings in San Francisco. Joined by Finance
PM Modi’s Saudi Visit to Boost India-Saudi Strategic Ties
India and Saudi Arabia are poised to significantly strengthen their strategic partnership as Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a two-day official visit to Riyadh from April 22 to 23, at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.
Sitharaman to showcase India’s growth in US, Peru
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on an official visit to the United States and Peru starting April 20, aiming to highlight India’s economic growth and strengthen bilateral and multilateral partnerships. During her visit to the US from April 20 to 25,
Total Return (TR)
By: Dr. K. C. Gupta Total return (TR) includes dividends or interest plus price appreciation. But the concept gets more interesting beyond this basic idea. For stocks, earnings play an important role, and TR can be broken down into three components:%TR = %Dividend Yield + %Earnings
California sues Trump administration over ‘unlawful tariffs’
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that the state is suing the Trump administration over what he called “unlawful tariffs” that threaten California’s economy, jobs, and families. In a statement released on Wednesday, Newsom said the sweeping tariffs imposed by former President Donald
China says US tariff hikes no longer make economic sense
China has criticized the United States for imposing tariffs of up to 245% on certain Chinese products, calling the move economically unjustified. In a statement reported by Xinhua news agency, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry said the tariffs no longer make
Modi-Trump ties will benefit India: Mark Mobius
As discussions about the global trade order intensify, prominent global investor Mark Mobius has highlighted that a free bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the United States would greatly benefit India. Mobius emphasized that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump share
India becoming a global AI leader under PM Modi’s vision: JK Tech CEO
India is quickly emerging as a global powerhouse in artificial intelligence (AI), thanks to the strategic vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said Sameer Nagpal, President and CEO of JK Tech, on Tuesday. Speaking to IANS during an event in the national capital,
US plans tariff hike on pharma imports, targets China first
The United States is planning to impose higher tariffs on pharmaceutical imports, with China likely to be the first country affected, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. In an interview on Sunday, Lutnick emphasized the strategic need for domestic production of essential goods.
No clear winner: Xi Jinping reacts as China raises tariffs on US goods to 125%
Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned that “there is no winner in a tariff war,” following Beijing’s decision to impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods, raising the total effective rate to 125 per cent. This comes in response to US President Donald Trump’s
India-Italy partnership continues to grow across sectors: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held productive talks on Friday with visiting Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Minister of University and Research Anna Maria Bernini in New Delhi. The leaders jointly reviewed the growing India-Italy bilateral cooperation in