Sunday, October 18
In Saudi Arabia, he received a standing ovation from business elites as he announced the lifting of sanctions on Syria. In Qatar, he took home an investment pledge of billions of dollars in American goods and services. In the United Arab Emirates, he was awarded the country's highest civilian honor. If President Donald Trump has been dogged at home by backlash over his tariff policies, protests over his immigration crackdown and questions over his ethics, a week in the Arabian Peninsula produced nothing but wins for the president. "The last four days have been really amazing," Trump said Thursday, as he was leaving a palace in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where he had just been feted. He added, looking rueful, "Probably going back to Washington, D.C., tomorrow." On Friday, the presiden
Just like that, the panic on Wall Street has vanished almost as quickly as it arrived.Only weeks ago, traders from Singapore to New York were bracing for the economic fallout from President Donald Trump’s trade war. Global markets had shed trillions in value and American financial dominance faced its sharpest scrutiny in years.Now, the investment landscape looks markedly different. Trump is touting tariff progress on a near-daily basis — helping cool stagflation concerns while pumping up the “buy America and fade the fear” narrative once more. In turn, risky assets have mounted a swift rebound. The S&P 500 has just closed out its second-best week of the year, while credit and crypto have rallied anew.Yet for all that, a cohort of naysayers is pushing back. Short interest in the
In an era where boardroom stress and relentless schedules often sideline personal wellness, Shaji Varghese, CEO of Muthoot FinCorp, offers a refreshing perspective — one where fitness fuels focus, and discipline off the track drives decision-making at the top.With over three dozen marathons under his belt and an unforgettable trek to the Everest Base Camp, Shaji isn’t just running for physical health — he’s running to stay grounded, self-aware, and sharp as a leader.In this candid conversation for our Mind Over Money segment, he shares how his journey through endurance sports, habit-building, and wellness initiatives has shaped not only his leadership style but also the culture he champions at Muthoot FinCorp. Edited Excerpts –Q) Thanks for taking the time out. How many marathons
US President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at Walmart, accusing the retail giant of using tariffs as an excuse to raise prices and urging the company to absorb the cost increases instead of passing them on to American consumers. “Walmart should STOP trying to blame Tariffs as the reason for raising prices throughout the chain,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “Walmart made BILLIONS OF DOLLARS last year, far more than expected. Between Walmart and China they should, as is said, ‘EAT THE TARIFFS,’ and not charge valued customers ANYTHING. I’ll be watching, and so will your customers!!!” Trump said. The president’s remarks come as Walmart prepares to increase prices on some items later this month, a move the company attributes to elevated tariffs stemming from
Gensol Engineering Limited’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Jabirmahendi Mohammedraza Aga, has stepped down from his role with immediate effect, citing intense regulatory scrutiny and internal dysfunction as key reasons behind his decision.Earlier, its Managing Director Anmol Singh Jaggi and Whole-time Director Puneet Singh Jaggi resigned from their rolesIn a resignation letter dated May 16, addressed to the company’s board, Aga pointed to the ongoing investigations by multiple regulatory bodies and the resignation of senior management as signs of growing turmoil within the company. He also flagged the chaotic state of internal data management, saying it was making it difficult to effectively respond to the ongoing probes.“The disorganization of critical data across various departmen
