Trade barriers are costly, but global recession unlikely: IMF chief

[ad_1] The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Thursday that the world economy is likely to avoid a recession despite mounting global trade tensions sparked by US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. However, the cost of these trade disruptions will be significant, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned.Speaking to reporters in Washington ahead…

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S&P 500 edges up as tech steadies; Dow sinks nearly 500 points amid UnitedHealth scrutiny

[ad_1] US stocks opened mixed as investors cautiously returned to tech and growth stocks, while healthcare weighed heavily on the broader market as global financial markets remained volatile on Thursday.Investors assessed a mix of corporate earnings, central bank signals, and geopolitical developments. While some sectors showed signs of recovery, others continued to feel pressure amid…

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Infosys Q4 net profit falls 11.7% to Rs 7,033 crore; revenue rises to Rs 40,925 crore

[ad_1] Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services firm, on Thursday reported a 11.7 per cent year-on-year drop in consolidated net profit for the March quarter, which stood at Rs 7,033 crore.In the corresponding period last year, the company had posted a profit of Rs 7,969 crore.Despite the decline in quarterly profit, Infosys surpassed its full-year revenue…

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US investors to offload $800 billion of China equities? Goldman Sachs warns of ‘extreme scenario’ amid escalating trade war

[ad_1] US investors may reportedly be forced to divest approximately $800 billion of Chinese equities “in an extreme scenario” if financial separation occurs between the world’s largest economies, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Presently, US institutions hold roughly 7% of Chinese companies’ American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) market capitalisation, with limited Hong Kong trading capabilities. Goldman…

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‘Victim of current scenario’: Ashneer Grover defends Rs 1.5 crore Blusmart investment amid Sebi crackdown

[ad_1] Ashneer Grover (File photo) Ashneer Grover, co-founder of BharatPe and a personal investor in BluSmart, has spoken out following the Sebi crackdown on Gensol Engineering and the sudden suspension of operations by EV cab service provider, calling himself a “victim” of the situation.Grover revealed that he had invested Rs 1.5 crore in BluSmart and…

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Federal Reserve chair’s warnings send US stocks tumbling; Asian markets show mixed reactions

[ad_1] US Wall Street experienced a significant sell-off on Wednesday, accompanied by a declining dollar, following pessimistic remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and concerns over semiconductor company Nvidia. The market atmosphere shifted from its previous stability, prompting investors to seek refuge in gold, which surpassed $3,300 per ounce.Despite positive retail sales figures, US…

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