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Trump tariffs: What India can learn from Canada’s failed trade talks with US

Canada called off its trade negotiations with Trump administration on August 21, 2026. (AP file photo) Canada’s firm stance to call off trade negotiations with the US and the Donald Trump administration’s unpredictable policies hold key lessons for India, according to Ajay Srivastava, founder of Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).Canada called off its trade negotiations…

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Us Fiscal Deficit: $40 trillion debt, $1.8 trillion deficit: Why US fiscal strain is worrying global markets

US fiscal strain deepens as $40 trillion debt milestone raises treasury yield risks (representative image) US fiscal deterioration is emerging as a growing risk for global markets, with rising Treasury yields potentially putting pressure on equities and limiting the Federal Reserve’s room for manoeuvre, brokerage firm Jefferies said in its latest research report.The brokerage said…

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Gold Prices: Gold, silver prices likely to extend gains next week as investors await US data

Bullions are expected to maintain their upward momentum next week (representative image) Gold and silver prices are expected to maintain their upward momentum next week, although profit-booking at higher levels could limit the gains as investors await key US inflation and economic data, analysts said.US Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation and GDP figures are…

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US FTA proposal: What are the ‘3 American demands’ that became deal breaker for Canada

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney Canada has called off trade talks with the US after months of negotiations aimed at reaching a deal between the two countries. On Saturday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the suspension of the talks, spelling out three key US demands that ultimately pushed the negotiations to a deadlock.The demands…

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‘Masters in our own home’: Canada PM Carney explains why trade talks with US were suspended

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Canada suspended trade talks with the United States on Saturday, citing that Washington had pushed for too many concessions in the final stages of negotiations, prompting Ottawa to recall its negotiators back home. Summing up Ottawa’s position, Prime Minister Mark Carney said, “We are masters in our own home.”He added…

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Amrit Bharat 3.0: AC coaches with Vande Bharat-style features for common man soon. Why it matters

Up until now, the Amrit Bharat Express has been a non-AC long-distance passenger train. After upgrading train travel for the common man with Amrit Bharat Express, Indian Railways is now set to introduce air-conditioned coaches in the Amrit Bharat 3.0 Express, expected to be rolled out this financial year.Up until now, the Amrit Bharat Express…

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India Nbfc Growth: NBFCs stay on growth track as asset quality remains stable: Report

Pressure on lending yields and margins will remain key monitorables (file photo) India’s non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are likely to maintain steady growth in the near to medium term, with credit demand remaining healthy despite geopolitical uncertainties, according to brokerage firm 360 ONE Capital.The brokerage said management teams have retained their FY27 and medium-term growth…

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