Dollar gains on Trump tariff threats, euro near 2-year low

Dollar gains on Trump tariff threats, euro near 2-year low

The dollar firmed on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was set to impose new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports, putting pressure on the euro and the commodity-focused Australian and New Zealand dollars. Trump also said he will announce reciprocal tariffs on Tuesday or Wednesday, applying them to all countries … Read more

2025 will be challenging for equity markets but familiar, says Nikhil Gangil of Intrinsic Value

2025 will be challenging for equity markets but familiar, says Nikhil Gangil of Intrinsic Value

As the world grapples with ongoing geopolitical tensions and heightened risks of economic downturns, the performance of equity markets in 2025 remains a pressing concern for investors. Nikhil Gangil, smallcase Manager and Founder of Intrinsic Value, in an interview with Business Today, shed light on key factors such as monetary policy adjustments, inflationary pressures, global … Read more

Wage growth squeeze emerging as bigger worry in India: India Ratings

Wage growth squeeze emerging as bigger worry in India: India Ratings

Dwindling wage growth is emerging as a bigger headache despite economic recovery gains as it leads to tepid demand and results in under-utilisation of capacity, further widening the output gap, India Ratings said in a note on Thursday. According to the report, households accounting for 44-45 per cent of the GVA have witnessed a decline … Read more