Bitcoin hit $81,237.94, its highest level since mid-May, during Asian trading on Tuesday. Bitcoin crossed $80,000 for the first time since mid-May on Tuesday, extending its recent rally as a weaker US dollar and expectations of a more supportive policy environment boosted demand for cryptocurrencies.The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed as high as $81,237.94 in Asian…
Rupee slips to 95.74 against US dollar Rupee remained largely range-bound on Tuesday, but weakened 4 paise to 95.74 against the US dollar in early trade, as higher crude prices and dollar demand from importers put pressure on the currency.The currency opened at 95.74 at the interbank foreign exchange market, compared with Monday’s close of…
Trump’s 50% tariff net catches 550+ Canadian goods Honey, makeup, Christmas decorations and a host of other everyday products have fallen victim to the latest US-Canada trade crossfire.More than 550 Canadian goods are now facing a steep 50% US tariff that came into force on Saturday. The list also includes kitchenware, smartphones, golf equipment, cosmetics,…
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Oil prices continue to soar Oil prices remained steady on Tuesday after sliding more than 2% the previous day, with investors weighing the potential impact of tougher US sanctions on Iran against ongoing risks to oil supplies.Brent crude gained 0.09% to $92.25 a barrel while WTI crude was 0.35% up to $85.31 a barrel.The two…
Meiji Seika, SII tie up to bring Japanese Encephalitis vaccine to India; Medreich eyes expansion TOKYO: Meiji Seika Pharma-owned Medreich Pharma is eyeing inorganic growth and more generics supply from India, while the parent has tied up with Serum Institute of India (SII) to launch Japanese Encephalitis vaccine in the country.“SII will take the required…
MUMBAI: Japan’s Resona Bank on Monday announced a tie-up with Tata Capital to provide its clients better access to financing solutions and opportunities in India using the non-bank lender’s local network. The announcement follows a $20 million investment by Resona Bank as a limited partner in Tata Capital Growth Fund III LP, which invests in…
TCS to acquire Porsche tech subsidiary MHP for $373 million in mega AI deal BENGALURU: In a mega deal that boosts its manufacturing and AI playbook, TCS will acquire MHP Management, the consulting and technology subsidiary of German sports car maker Porsche, for $373 million. The transaction will also anchor a five-year strategic partnership worth…
Sugar prices jump 29% in a month, industry blames ‘speculative behaviour’ for artificial tightness NEW DELHI: Sugar industry’s apex body ISMA on Monday said that there is no shortage of the sweetener while admitting that the spike in prices is “not natural” and is being fuelled by stocking by bulk consumers and “speculative behaviour”. The…
Visa crackdown widens as Trump administration targets visitors seeking to remain in US through asylum claims The Donald Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of as many as 2,00,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum in the United States, in what could become the largest single…
