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Global Pharma Stocks Slide as Trump Moves to Slash U.S. Drug Prices
Global pharmaceutical shares tumbled sharply on Monday following President Donald Trump’s announcement of an aggressive plan to bring U.S. prescription drug costs in line with those paid by other high-income nations. The broad-based sell-off underscored investor fears that sweeping policy… Read More ›
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Negotiation Revival: Putin Calls for Unconditional Ukraine Peace Talks in Istanbul
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday called for fresh, unconditional negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, pitching the move as a pathway to a lasting peace after three years of conflict. Addressing the nation from the Kremlin shortly… Read More ›
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Fed’s Cook Warns Tariffs Could Undermine Productivity and Fan Inflationary Pressures
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook delivered a pointed caution to policymakers and business leaders, warning that the growing application of tariffs on imports could curb U.S. productivity gains and ultimately exacerbate inflation—forcing the central bank to consider higher interest rates… Read More ›
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Global M&A Activity Plummets to Two-Decade Low as Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariffs Freeze Deal Flow
Corporate dealmakers around the world hit the brakes in April, driving merger and acquisition volumes to their lowest point since February 2005. The sharp slowdown follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration of a “Liberation Day” trade offensive on April 2,… Read More ›
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U.K. Crackdown: New Rules Bar Credit-Funded Crypto Buys to Protect Consumers
In a landmark move to bolster consumer protections and curb burgeoning household debt, Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled plans to prohibit retail investors from using borrowed funds—including credit cards, personal loans and other lines of credit—to purchase cryptocurrencies…. Read More ›
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U.S. Economy Contracts in First Quarter Amid Trade Turbulence and Import Surge
In the first quarter of 2025, the United States economy experienced its first contraction in three years, with the gross domestic product (GDP) decreasing at an annualized rate of 0.3%. This downturn is attributed to a combination of factors, including… Read More ›
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U.S. Accounting Firms Ramp Up India Hiring to Ease CPA Shortage
A deepening shortage of certified accountants in the United States has prompted a wave of U.S.-based accounting firms to expand their operations in India, tapping the country’s burgeoning pool of finance graduates to shore up staffing and service delivery. As… Read More ›
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China Assures India It Will Not Flood Markets with Dumped Goods
In a bid to allay growing concerns over cheap exports undercutting domestic producers, China’s ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, has emphatically assured New Delhi that Beijing will not resort to market dumping as a tactic of its ongoing trade dispute… Read More ›
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Indian Equities Rally as Foreign Investors Embark on Longest Buying Spree in Nearly Two Years
Foreign portfolio investors have driven Indian markets higher over the past nine trading sessions, extending the longest sustained inflow streak since mid-2023 and underpinning a sharp rebound in benchmark indices. Between April 14 and April 25, overseas buyers injected approximately… Read More ›
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European Union Left Reeling After Trump’s Tumultuous First 100 Days
As U.S. President Donald Trump marks the centenary of his second term in office, European Union leaders find themselves grappling with a cascade of unpredictable policies that have upended transatlantic trade relations, shaken security alliances and injected fresh uncertainty into… Read More ›
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