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FinanceNetflix and Paramount Shares Surge as Warner Bros Deal Ends Months-Long Battle
Netflix and Paramount shares surged after a months-long bidding war for Warner Bros Discovery ended, signaling a major shift in the global media landscape.
FinanceNvidia Shares Rise in Frankfurt on Strong Earnings Forecast
Nvidia shares rose in early Frankfurt trading after the company updated its earnings forecast above expectations. The positive sentiment reflects strong demand for AI-related chips and continued confidence in data center growth, despite broader market volatility.
FinanceUS Swiss Bank Sanctions: A Strategic Escalation in Global Financial Enforcement
The US proposes cutting a Swiss bank from its financial system over alleged ties to Iran and Russia, signaling tighter global financial enforcement.
FinanceU.S. Jobless Claims Rise Slightly as Labor Market Stabilizes
U.S. weekly jobless claims edged higher in the latest data, but economists say the labor market remains stable. Low layoffs, cautious hiring and easing inflation point to a cooling but resilient U.S. jobs environment heading into early 2026.
FinanceTrump Global Tariff Rate Hike: 15% Plan After Court Ruling
The Trump global tariff rate hike lifts temporary import duties to 15% after a Supreme Court ruling blocked broader tariffs, intensifying trade uncertainty and raising questions about legal authority, import costs and global trade relations.
FinanceTrump Global Tariffs Ruling: Court Reshapes US Trade Power
The Trump global tariffs ruling limits presidential authority after the US Supreme Court struck down sweeping import duties imposed under emergency powers, reshaping trade policy, lowering import costs and altering trade relations with major partners including China, the EU, Canada and India.
FinanceAI Viksit Bharat Impact: IMF Sees Big Growth Potential for India
The AI Viksit Bharat impact could help India accelerate growth and productivity, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said. While AI offers major economic upside, she cautioned that job disruption risks must be managed through inclusive and forward-looking public policy.
FinanceIndia to Start Rare-Earth Magnet Production by Year-End, Says Minister
India aims to begin domestic production of rare-earth permanent magnets by year-end. The government approved a ₹7,280 crore scheme to build 6,000 MTPA of integrated capacity, set up four processing plants and create coastal rare-earth corridors to boost manufacturing and strategic self-reliance.
FinanceIT Stocks Under Pressure as Markets Turn Volatile on AI Fears
Indian equity markets turned volatile as IT stocks faced renewed selling on fears of AI-led disruption to traditional services models. At the same time, weakness in services and consumer durables stocks dragged benchmarks, raising concerns about broader market stability after a firm start.
FinanceNvidia Urges India to Boost AI Infra Investment After Budget
Nvidia has urged India to significantly increase investment in AI infrastructure beyond the current $1.2 billion. It said the Union Budget’s 20-year data center tax holiday offers a major opportunity to build stronger AI computing capacity and compete with global markets.
FinanceRBI Overhauls ECB Norms, India Inc Could Raise $100B Abroad
The Reserve Bank of India has overhauled external commercial borrowing norms. The changes raise borrowing caps, relax pricing and end-use restrictions, and expand eligible borrowers. As a result, Indian companies could raise up to $100 billion in overseas loans in 2026-27.
FinanceRBI Defers Unique Transaction ID for OTC Derivatives
The Reserve Bank of India has deferred the introduction of a unique transaction identifier for over-the-counter derivatives until January 2027. The move follows industry feedback and aims to give market participants more time to upgrade systems and align reporting processes.