‘Direct’, ‘Faster’ And ‘Strong’: Trump Defends Tariffs Move To Shield US Interests
US President Donald Trump has defended his aggressive tariff strategy, calling it fast, direct and powerful, aimed at protecting national security and boosting the US economy. He claims the approach has already strengthened trade relations, curbed foreign exploitation and delivered measurable results across markets, military and domestic initiatives.
Dec 08, 2025, 04:56 AM IST
World’s Most Indebted Nations 2025: Japan Tops, Where India Stands In IMF List
IMF’s October 2025 data reveals Japan and Singapore among the world’s top debt-heavy nations, while the United States ranks eighth. China and India stay below global averages but face rising fiscal strain.
Nov 04, 2025, 05:25 AM IST
World’s Most Indebted Superpower? US Debt Set To Look Worse Than Italy, Greece; IMF Says Countdown Has Already Begun
America’s debt spiral has reached a historic danger zone. The national debt has already crossed $38 trillion and is on track to hit 143.4% of GDP by 2035. With deficits staying above 7% and interest costs exploding, the world’s largest economy is heading toward its most perilous fiscal era in modern times.
Oct 30, 2025, 01:41 AM IST
Trump Tariffs A Shock Therapy India Needs To Break Free Of Dependence: Economists
The US is India's largest export destination, taking nearly 17 per cent of our goods - pharma, textiles, jewellery, auto components, and engineering products. A flat 50 per cent tariff makes these exports instantly uncompetitive.
Aug 27, 2025, 14:28 PM IST
Global Financial Markets Eye US Monetary Policy Next Week For Fresh Cues
Investors across financial markets, including in India, will look for fresh cues from the outcomes of the upcoming US monetary policy review meeting next week, particularly the extent of interest rate cut, if any. The US Federal Reserve's next meeting is scheduled for September 17-18, 2024. US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently indicated that it was time for the US central bank to reduce interest rates as inflation rates aligned with its target.
Sep 15, 2024, 09:59 AM IST
Nifty Gains For Third Consecutive Week
Nifty recovered from early morning weakness and closed flat on Friday. At close, the Nifty was down 0.9 points at 22513.7.
Apr 05, 2024, 18:40 PM IST
US economy grew 5.7% in 2021 in a rebound from the 2020 recession
For all of 2022, the International Monetary Fund has forecast that US' GDP growth will slow to 4% for 2022.
Jan 27, 2022, 19:54 PM IST
Next year will be the greatest economic year in US history, says President Donald Trump
Donald Trump said this while he was addressing an election rally in Arizona ahead of the November 3 polls.
Oct 20, 2020, 11:56 AM IST
US job growth decelerates in July, casts shadow on pace of economic recovery
US employment growth slowed considerably in July amid a resurgence in new COVID-19 infections, offering the clearest evidence yet that the economy`s recovery from the recession caused by the pandemic was faltering.
Aug 07, 2020, 20:09 PM IST
Gold falls on firm dollar, US economy re-open hopes
As the dollar firmed and as investors remained optimistic that the US economy might reopen soon from lockdowns that were enforced to contain the novel coronavirus spread.
Apr 20, 2020, 08:27 AM IST
Coronavirus COVID-19: Gold rally loses steam on Donald Trump's plan to reopen US economy
Spot gold was down 1.4% at $1,693.20 an ounce by 0912 GMT, having this week scaled a seven-year peak on heightened worries over the worst recession in decades.
Apr 17, 2020, 15:59 PM IST
US economy lost $11 billion during 35 day shutdown
US economy expects $8 billion to be recovered as the government reopens and employees receive back pay.
Jan 29, 2019, 08:09 AM IST
Fed holds interest rates steady, says economy remains on track
Policymakers, however, noted that business investment had "moderated from its rapid pace earlier in the year," a possible drag on future economic growth.
Nov 09, 2018, 15:47 PM IST
US Fed raises interest rates, sees at least three more years of growth
The US central bank still foresees another rate hike in December, three more next year, and one increase in 2020.
Sep 27, 2018, 09:31 AM IST
Rupee slips 43 paisa to end at life-time low of 69.05 against dollar
This is the biggest single-day fall since May 29 and goes hand in hand with a stronger US dollar.
Jul 19, 2018, 21:16 PM IST
Federal Reserve raises rates, signals confidence in strengthening economy
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday.
Mar 22, 2018, 00:12 AM IST
Forty five US trade groups urge Trump to avoid tariffs against China
The groups called on Trump to work with trade allies to push for changes to China`s policies.
Mar 19, 2018, 10:09 AM IST
US economy better than ever, unemployment nearing record low: Donald Trump
Donald Trump took to Twitter to say that the US economy is in good shape.
Jan 30, 2018, 06:48 AM IST
Is US eyeing another recession? Economists hint at stormy weather ahead
The US economy may be basking in the warm glow of solid growth, but economists are nervously eyeing a trend in the bond market that could spell stormy weather ahead.
Dec 24, 2017, 11:35 AM IST
US third quarter growth fastest in three years at 3.3%
The six months from April to October saw the fastest economic expansion since the same period in 2014, when GDP grew by an average of 4.9 percent.
Nov 29, 2017, 19:55 PM IST