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Citrini report author urges AI tax to cushion job losses in United States

Technology shares have slid in recent weeks on fears AI could upend business models, with the weekend report from Citrini Research adding to concerns about widespread disruption and job losses

Citrini report author urges AI tax to cushion job losses in United States
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 12:16 AM IST

Trump eyes new trade probes to revive tariffs after court setback

The administration announced that a 10 per cent levy would be imposed beginning Tuesday morning, which Trump subsequently threatened to increase to 15 per cent

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

US small business is disma despite GDP growth under Trump administration

Rising bankruptcies and weak job growth signal mounting pressure on small firms

US small business is disma despite GDP growth under Trump administration
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 10:08 PM IST

Trump's 10% global levy takes effect as US moves to rebuild tariff wall

Trump is applying the 10 per cent baseline levy under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act, which allows the president to impose the charge for 150 days without congressional approval

Trump's 10% global levy takes effect as US moves to rebuild tariff wall
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:17 AM IST

RBI could rebuild reserves with dollar buys if rupee gains, says Citi

Although the RBI's reserves are at a record high, boosted by a historic rally in gold, it is carrying a $62 billion short forward book

RBI could rebuild reserves with dollar buys if rupee gains, says Citi
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 9:16 AM IST

Black Swan's Nassim Taleb warns on software bankruptcies, more volatility

While AI will generate enormous profits, he cautioned that history suggests early pioneers are often displaced

Black Swan's Nassim Taleb warns on software bankruptcies, more volatility
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 8:00 AM IST

Paramount raises bid for Warner Bros, intensifies Hollywood takeover battle

The fight for Warner Bros. is one of the biggest media deals in years and whichever company wins, it will likely have great influence on the entertainment industry going forward

Paramount raises bid for Warner Bros, intensifies Hollywood takeover battle
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:47 AM IST

Panama moves to occupy canal ports after court scraps CK Hutchison deal

The occupation applies to movable equipment at the ports and 'does not imply the definitive loss of ownership rights,' Panamanian President Mulino said

Panama moves to occupy canal ports after court scraps CK Hutchison deal
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:46 AM IST

Trump admin faces tough legal landscape to oppose tariff refunds

In a 6-3 decision last week, the justices declared President Donald Trump's use of an economic emergency powers law illegal

Trump admin faces tough legal landscape to oppose tariff refunds
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:37 AM IST

Maryland sues DHS to stop 'massive' immigration detention facility

DHS paid more than $100 million for a commercial warehouse near the town of Williamsport, Maryland, in January as part of a nationwide effort by the Trump administration to expand detention facility

Maryland sues DHS to stop 'massive' immigration detention facility
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:33 AM IST

NaBFID raises $125 million in maiden foreign currency loan from HSBC

NaBFID's total assets rose 44 per cent to ₹1.04 trillion ($11.4 billion) as of Dec. 31, 2025, according to its website

NaBFID raises $125 million in maiden foreign currency loan from HSBC
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 1:05 PM IST

KKR to buy majority stake in XCL Education Holdings in $1.3 billion deal

KKR invests widely in education, backing firms including Lighthouse Learning in India and Taylor's Education Group

KKR to buy majority stake in XCL Education Holdings in $1.3 billion deal
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:52 AM IST

Indian regulators move to curb leverage in $5.2 trn derivatives market

There is growing urgency in New Delhi after the RBI warned that excessive leverage may spark a market shock threatening household finances

Indian regulators move to curb leverage in $5.2 trn derivatives market
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:31 AM IST

Why Modi must defy farmers' fury over US trade deal to push agri reforms

PM Modi should recognise that this moment is a chance to finish what he started. Instead of retreating, he should build on this momentum to implement comprehensive agricultural reform

Why Modi must defy farmers' fury over US trade deal to push agri reforms
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:06 AM IST

India, China among winners after US Supreme Court blocks Trump tariffs

China, India and Brazil are among those now seeing lower tariff rates after SC ruled that Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose duties was illegal

India, China among winners after US Supreme Court blocks Trump tariffs
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 9:28 AM IST

Rupee rebound hinges on revival of sustained foreign fund inflows

The outlook for the rupee may also be clouded by renewed uncertainty after the US Supreme Court struck down several of President Donald Trump's tariffs

Rupee rebound hinges on revival of sustained foreign fund inflows
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 9:21 AM IST

Trump pegs new tariffs to a 'payments crisis' that experts doubt exists

The issue most economists see is that despite the president's proclamation, there's no evidence the US isn't able to pay its bills or meet the obligations it has to international investors

Trump pegs new tariffs to a 'payments crisis' that experts doubt exists
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 8:58 AM IST

Xi Jinping gains leverage ahead of summit with Trump after tariff reversal

Xi's team will likely push harder for access to advanced semiconductors, removal of trade restrictions on Chinese companies and reduced US support for Taiwan

Xi Jinping gains leverage ahead of summit with Trump after tariff reversal
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 8:45 AM IST

Gold rises above $5k as Trump tariff defeat throws trade deals into doubt

Bullion climbed as much as 1.3 per cent to above $5,170 an ounce. Trump said Saturday he would impose a global tariff of 15 per cent to preserve protective trade measures

Gold rises above $5k as Trump tariff defeat throws trade deals into doubt
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 8:35 AM IST

DOJ probes Netflix's power over filmmakers in Warner Bros deal review

DOJ broadens review of Netflix's $72 billion Warner deal, probing potential monopoly power and leverage over filmmakers under US antitrust laws

DOJ probes Netflix's power over filmmakers in Warner Bros deal review
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 7:34 PM IST