China’s $1 trillion trade surplus! Winning on the export front — how is Beijing dealing with Trump’s tariff hit

China posted an unprecedented $1 trillion trade surplus in the first 11 months of the year, brushing aside steep tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump and highlighting deep global appetite for low-cost Chinese goods. The record surplus comes a year after Chinese manufacturers rushed to ship goods abroad after Trump’s election victory, in predicting…

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Trade deficit narrows! November deficit drops to $24.53 billion; $38.13 billion exports offset losses in October

Decline in trade deficit is attributable to decreased imports of gold, oil and coal. (AI image) India’s merchandise trade deficit of India dropped to $24.53 billion in November from $41.68 billion in October. This decline is attributable to decreased imports of gold, oil and coal, as shown in official government data released on Monday.India’s exports…

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WPI data: Wholesale inflation still in negative zone at -0.32%; rises from – 1.21% in October as food prices move up

Wholesale inflation in November was down 0.32%, thanks to falling prices of food articles, oils and electricity. However, the figure was still 0.71% up as compared to the previous month, when the WPI recorded a sharp plunge of 1.21%. This increase is attributed to the month-on-month increase in the prices of pulses and vegetables, according…

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Stocks to buy: What’s the outlook for Nifty for the week starting December 15, 2025? Check list of top stock recommendations

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities, the top stock picks for this week are BHEL, and Ashok Leyland. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty for the week starting December 15, 2025:Nifty ViewThe benchmark index Nifty kicked off December on…

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Asian stocks today: Markets mostly in red after Wall Street’s slump; HSI nears 1% loss, Nikkei trims over 740 points

Asian shares traded mostly in red on Monday following data, after the Wall Street ended last week on a tough note, pulling US markets off record highs. The slump came after a decline in Chinese investment in November, highlighting the ongoing weakness in the world’s second-largest economy. Hong Kong’s HSI was down 0.92% or 240…

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China’s economic strain: November retail sales growth drops to three year low; factory output misses estimates

China’s November economic data pointed to a continued strain as retail sales fell to a three-year low and both consumer spending and investment weakened. Figures released on Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that retail sales increased by only 1.3% from a year earlier, marking the slowest growth since the Covid period and…

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