The stock and bond markets told Trump firmly that any idea of isolating China would lead to harming the US economy and this forced Trump to backtrack, points out Aakar Patel. IMAGE: Then US......
The steep 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian goods are largely a result of President Donald Trump's 'personal pique' at not being allowed to mediate in the India-Pakistan......
'Things may get much worse before they get better,' predicts Ajay Chhibber. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The gradual improvement in India-United States relations that began with......
'China could intentionally release excess water.''The North East is already flood-prone during the monsoon, and even a controlled release from Chinese dams (during the monsoon) could worsen......
The MiG-21 episode demonstrates that procurement is always strategic.Choices about what aircraft to acquire, who builds them, who supplies the spares, who trains the pilots and technicians are......
'An asset must generate income. Equities yield dividends, bonds pay coupons, deposits give interest, and real estate earns rent.''Gold, silver, and even Bitcoin produce no income, they merely store......
'If nominal growth improves and earnings pick up, Indian stock markets could see a rally next year.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Indian equity markets have been stuck in a range for the......
India is set to become the world's fourth-largest economy in 2025, but slow income growth, lack of structural change, and rising inequality highlight the gap between progress and real......
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked fintech firms to focus on risk management at a time when criminals are using AI to mimic voices, clone identities and create lifelike videos to......
'Market momentum and investor interest are at unprecedented levels, making this the opportune moment.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh for Rediff National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) is......