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Gold hits three-week high on uncertainty over Donald Trump tariff plans

US gold futures for April delivery were up 2.7 per cent at $5,219

Gold hits three-week high on uncertainty over Donald Trump tariff plans
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:58 PM IST

Hegseth to meet Anthropic CEO to discuss military use of Claude AI

According to its Monday report, Defense officials say the Pentagon's talks with Anthropic are on the verge on collapsing

Hegseth to meet Anthropic CEO to discuss military use of Claude AI
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

Stocks slide, gold rallies as Trump's tariff shifts unsettle markets

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.44 per cent , the S&P 500 fell 1 per cent and the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.2 per cent

Stocks slide, gold rallies as Trump's tariff shifts unsettle markets
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:28 PM IST

Countries 'playing games' on trade deals will face more tariffs: Trump

Trump, in a series of social media posts, said he also may impose license fees on trading partners as uncertainty over his next tariff moves gripped the global economy and sent stocks lower

Countries 'playing games' on trade deals will face more tariffs: Trump
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:25 PM IST

Gilead to acquire cancer therapy developer Arcellx for up to $7.8 billion

This is Gilead's biggest deal since its $21 billion buyout of Immunomedics, giving it access to Trodelvy, an antibody-drug conjugate used to treat a type of advanced breast cancer

Gilead to acquire cancer therapy developer Arcellx for up to $7.8 billion
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 6:51 PM IST

Nepal bus accident: British national among 19 killed, says report

Bus plunges 200 metres in Nepal's Dhading district, killing 19 including a British national; 25 injured in crash en route to Kathmandu

Nepal bus accident: British national among 19 killed, says report
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 6:14 PM IST

Govt amends tax treaty with France, revises dividend tax structure

The government said it has also modified how it taxes dividend income, replacing the existing flat 10 per cent rate ‌with a split structure

Govt amends tax treaty with France, revises dividend tax structure
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 2:02 PM IST

RBI not looking to revisit lending rules for proprietary traders: Guv

In rules released earlier this month, ‌the Reserve Bank of India raised the collateral requirements for bank guarantees to brokers and barred lending for proprietary trading by them

RBI not looking to revisit lending rules for proprietary traders: Guv
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 1:42 PM IST

RBI's new lending curbs on bank funding seen squeezing trading firms

The RBI's initiative, due to take effect from April 1, follows a series of steps taken by the government and market regulator to cool the explosive growth in the country's equity derivatives market

RBI's new lending curbs on bank funding seen squeezing trading firms
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 7:16 AM IST

Asian shares hesitant, dollar slips amid ongoing tariff confusion

Oil prices eased ahead of another round of talks between the United States and Iran ​due in Geneva on Thursday, with the risk of US military strikes lingering if a deal is not done

Asian shares hesitant, dollar slips amid ongoing tariff confusion
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 6:56 AM IST

US Secret Service kills man attempting to unlawfully enter Trump's resort

The man was carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can, the agency said, adding that he was observed at the resort's north gate around 1:30 a.m. EST (0630 GMT)

US Secret Service kills man attempting to unlawfully enter Trump's resort
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

Greer says no countries have said they will withdraw from tariff deals

Greer, speaking on CBS's "Face the Nation" program, said he had already spoken with his counterpart from the European Union and would be speaking with officials from other countries

Greer says no countries have said they will withdraw from tariff deals
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 7:54 PM IST

Tariff ruling limits Trump's leverage, uncertainty stays for trade partners

US Supreme Court curbs Trump's sweeping tariff powers, but new levies and trade probes keep global partners and businesses on edge

Tariff ruling limits Trump's leverage, uncertainty stays for trade partners
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 7:38 PM IST

India delays trade talks after US SC rejects Trump tariffs: Report

The delay came mainly from the uncertainty over tariffs following Friday's judgment, the source added

India delays trade talks after US SC rejects Trump tariffs: Report
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 3:37 PM IST

With tariffs ruling, US Supreme Court reasserts its power to check Trump

Shane noted that the tariffs case did not require the court to wade into the wisdom of Trump's policy or the soundness of his discretion - and may not undermine Trump's power going forward

With tariffs ruling, US Supreme Court reasserts its power to check Trump
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 6:14 PM IST

Asian economies assess impact of fresh Trump tariff moves, confusion

The court struck down several Trump-era tariffs on Asian export giants, China, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, key players in tech supply chains and the global chip market

Asian economies assess impact of fresh Trump tariff moves, confusion
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 3:07 PM IST

Iran prepares nuclear counterproposal as Trump weighs military strikes

Iranian FM did not give specific timing for when Iran would deliver its counterproposal to Witkoff and Kushner but said a diplomatic deal could be achieved 'in a very short period of time'

Iran prepares nuclear counterproposal as Trump weighs military strikes
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 1:23 PM IST

For Europe Inc, US tariff relief brings unexpected trade uncertainty

Many firms cautioned that Trump could pursue other avenues to impose similar tariffs, reducing the benefit of lower levies, while tariff refunds are likely to be difficult to obtain

For Europe Inc, US tariff relief brings unexpected trade uncertainty
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 12:40 PM IST

OpenAI expects $600 bn in compute spending through 2030 ahead of IPO

The development comes as Nvidia nears finalising a $30 billion investment in OpenAI as part of a fundraising round in which the AI startup is seeking more than $100 billion

OpenAI expects $600 bn in compute spending through 2030 ahead of IPO
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 12:35 PM IST

US SC tariff verdict clouds Fed's rate path after a year of upheaval

Markets fluctuated on Friday between bets that the Fed would cut rates in June or wait until July, reflecting the complications introduced by the Supreme Court ruling

US SC tariff verdict clouds Fed's rate path after a year of upheaval
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 11:57 AM IST