believes that the tariff

Amazon allegedly pocketed hundreds of millions by not refunding consumers for Trump-era tariffs, a class-action lawsuit claims. While other companies sought reimbursements after the Supreme Court ruling, Amazon reportedly held back, potentially to gain political favor. The suit alleges Amazon profited from unlawful government actions, leaving customers to bear the costs.

Moody's chief economist Mark Zandi warns of a 40% recession risk in the US within a year, citing 'counterproductive policy choices' like tariffs and restrictive immigration. He suggests abandoning these policies, ending the Iran war, and letting the Fed maintain steady interest rates could avert a downturn, despite slowing job growth.

Canadian investor Kevin O'Leary urges young professionals to save daily spending on coffee and sandwiches for investment. He believes this habit builds wealth over time. O'Leary also warns that America's energy grid is not ready for the AI boom. He highlights China's rapid power expansion. Investors should also note his views on interest rates and tariffs.

Tamil cinema's top brass has presented a wish list to Chief Minister Vijay, seeking tax relief, streamlined shoot permits, and robust anti-piracy measures. Producers and theatre owners are pushing for abolished local body taxes, lower electricity tariffs, and a single-window system for approvals, aiming to revitalize the industry amidst digital challenges.

Rupee depreciation is not new, what is new however is the rapid pace at which it is falling. It’s the biggest risk for India’s external sector resilience at the moment. In just over a year, the rupee has depreciated over 14%.

President Trump's China visit occurs amid a US-Iran stalemate, with analysts suggesting Xi Jinping holds more leverage. Many in Beijing view Trump as a symptom of liberal democracy's instability and American decline, validating Xi's "rise of the East" worldview. This perception of US weakness could lead China to miscalculate and test Washington.

President Trump's visit to China is overshadowed by the Iran War, which has disrupted global energy supplies and impacted his approval ratings. While trade and Taiwan remain on the agenda, the protracted conflict in Iran presents a significant challenge, with the US struggling to achieve its war aims and facing a decline in superpower status.

The CEA’s words could not be more direct and the situation the world’s sixth largest economy faces is by no means small. Several macroeconomic indicators are in focus; inflation, health of the current account, and the exchange rate.

Analysts are bullish on Adani Ports, Indus Tower, and Voda Idea, citing strong performance and growth prospects. Kotak Bank shows solid operating metrics, though RoE lags peers. Bharti Airtel's outlook remains positive despite potential tariff hike delays, with industry repair seen as intact.

And that’s the trap that ‘Philosopher King’ Xi Jinping wants to avoid when coming up against Don Tzu, but who is Thucydides anyway? What trap did he lay? And will the US and China go to war?

Trump’s philosophy is often mistaken for the absence of philosophy, but absence can become a system if practised with sufficient confidence. Every problem becomes a deal, every deal becomes a performance, every performance requires a winner, and the winner, ideally before anyone checks the paperwork, is Donald Trump.

The Indian rupee is facing significant pressure, weakening against the US dollar due to soaring crude oil prices driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions and persistent foreign fund outflows. Despite India's robust economic growth, the currency's slide continues as the Reserve Bank of India intervenes to curb volatility rather than target a specific exchange rate.

The State Now Houses One In Five Of India’s Marine Fish Processing Units. Behind That Share Lies A Fishing Economy Of 4 Lakh People, Seafood That Travels From Veraval To Foreign Markets, And A Warming Arabian Sea That Is Pushing Kerala’s Mackerel Into Nets That Never Used To Hold It

RBI is not alone in repatriating its gold reserves. Several central banks like France’s Banque de France, Germany’s Deutsche Bundesbank, Serbia’s National Bank have done the same - buy why?

New Delhi called the remarks “uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste” after the US president endorsed an anti-India statement by American radio host Michael Savage, a move that has also triggered widespread backlash among Indian-Americans

Donald Trump criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for not supporting him in his dispute with the Pope, stating their relationship has turned negative. Meloni, however, has expressed solidarity with Pope Francis, calling Trump's remarks "unacceptable." Despite the flap, an Italian minister affirmed that US-Italy relations remain strong.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung emphasized close collaboration with India as emerging global leaders amidst geopolitical uncertainty. He highlighted shared values and complementary economies, advocating for upgraded trade agreements, defense industrial cooperation, and joint ventures in critical minerals and shipbuilding to foster mutual growth and innovation.

The White House denied formally requesting a ceasefire extension with Iran, despite ongoing diplomatic engagements. While cautiously optimistic about a deal, the US has made its "red lines" clear. Meanwhile, Pakistan's army chief visited Tehran with a potential new framework for talks, following previous negotiations that stalled over key issues like Iran's nuclear program.