A pair of top Democratic lawmakers asked the U.S. securities regulator on Wednesday to preserve records related to President Donald Trump’s crypto venture World Liberty Financial and posed questions about potential conflicts of interest. In a letter sent to acting Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mark Uyeda, seen by Reuters, lawmakers requested information to “help […]
Donald Trump, JD Vance call Zelenskyy ‘disrespectful’ in Oval Office meeting – CNBC TV18
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Ukraine’s leader sought security guarantees as the US tries to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump told Zelenskyy he was being disrespectful as Zelenskyy was pushing for US security commitments to keep his country safe from further Russian aggression. Here’s the […]
President Trump’s ‘golden era’ — why it’s fraught with uncertainty – CNBC TV18
January 20, 2025, was declared as the ‘Liberation Day’ by the 47th President Donald Trump proclaiming that the ‘Golden age of USA’ begins now as he dismantled many of the orders and schemes and policy choices of the Biden Administration. He did not spare the previous administration recounting their failures and wrong foreign and domestic policy […]
Trump’s inauguration speech will aim to shock, says Ian Bremmer – CNBC TV18
Donald Trump’s inauguration speech tonight will be designed to shock, setting a confrontational tone for his second term, according to Ian Bremmer, President and Founder of Eurasia Group. “It’s meant to say this is the law of the jungle, what I call a ‘G-Zero world’, where he’s the apex predator. And that’s not a bad […]
Davos 2025 | WEF CEO says Trump will use tariffs as a trade negotiation tactic – CNBC TV18
Donald Trump will likely use tariffs as a trade negotiation tactic, focusing on countries like China and Europe where the US has large trade deficits, said World Economic Forum (WEF) President and CEO Borge Brende in an interview with CNBC-TV18 at Davos. While tariffs may serve as a bargaining tool, Brende believes it is essential […]
US Presidential Inauguration Day: Why is swearing-in held on January 20? – CNBC TV18
Donald Trump will take the oath as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, marking his return to the White House for a second term. The oath ceremony is usually held at the US Capitol Building in Washington, DC. However, this year the President-elect’s inauguration ceremony will be moved indoors due to […]
Metal prices set for significant upside in the next 3-6 months, says Nirmal Bang – CNBC TV18
Kunal Shah, Head of commodities research at Nirmal Bang, predicted further price increases driven by supply constraints and geopolitical tensions, especially between the US and China. Shah pointed out that China is aiming for a more protectionist approach by cutting tax rebates, which would limit exports and create a surplus in the domestic market. However, […]
Trump may consider loyalists for Defence Secretary role – CNBC TV18
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defence secretary is still up in the air, but it is a sure bet he will look to reshape the Pentagon and pick a loyalist following his tumultuous first term. Five men held the job as Pentagon chief only to resign, be fired or serve briefly as a stopgap. While […]
US President Biden assures peaceful transfer of power in January – CNBC TV18
US President Joe Biden on Thursday vowed to ensure a peaceful and orderly transfer of power to President-elect Donald Trump in January and appealed to the people to accept the election results for the White House. Biden made the comments during an address to the nation, a day after Trump, 78, won the presidential elections. […]
What impact could a Trump presidency have on India’s IT services players – CNBC TV18
The US President has significant executive powers over immigration, meaning the outcome of the US Presidential elections will have ramifications over the future of employment-based immigration. While Donald Trump’s presidency has received negative headlines, its effect on Indian IT service companies is expected to be limited. In contrast, a Kamala Harris presidency would likely maintain […]