Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of " Inside India " — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world's fastest-growing large economy. As global capital races toward America on AI boom and industrial revival, India's once-compelling investment story is facing uncomfortable questions. This week, I unpack how capital o...
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of " Inside India " — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world's fastest-growing large economy. As global capital races toward America on AI boom and industrial revival, India's once-compelling investment story is facing uncomfortable questions. This week, I unpack how capital outflows risk upending India's ambition to become an economic powerhouse. Read on! Any thoughts on today's newsletter? Share them with the team. The big story A booming tech and artificial intelligence sector and the "America First" policy push are bringing global investors and firms to the U.S., including Indian businesses, dimming the appeal of the world's fastest-growing economy and its consumption-led narrative. Several Indian conglomerates have announced a fresh round of investments in the U.S. this year, even as policymakers back home express concerns over weak private sector investment domestically. Earlier this month, India's chief economic advisor reportedly criticized private firms for failing to step up capital expenditure despite strong profitability. Indian corporates instead are deploying capital in the U.S. DELHI, INDIA - MAY 13: People move through a crowded wholesale market area in Old Delhi, India, on May 13, 2026 . As the Iran war pressures economy, rising fuel and commodity costs continue to affect transport, retail markets, small businesses, consumer spending and international travel in India following recent remarks by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging consumer restraint and cuts in non-essential expenses and travelling. (Photo by Ritesh Shukla/Getty Images) Ritesh Shukla | Getty Images News | Getty Images The country's largest business group, Reliance, is investing in the U.S. to build what President Donald Trump has said will be the " first refinery in 50 years ." Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is reportedly planning to invest $10 billion in...
Lean hog futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts 17 cents to $1 lower across most months. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.76 on Wednesday afternoon, down $1.11 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 5 cents on May 18 at $90.55. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Wednesday PM report was down $1.41 at $95.47 per cwt. The butt primal was the only repor...
Lean hog futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts 17 cents to $1 lower across most months. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.76 on Wednesday afternoon, down $1.11 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 5 cents on May 18 at $90.55. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Wednesday PM report was down $1.41 at $95.47 per cwt. The butt primal was the only reported higher. USDA estimated federally inspected hog slaughter for Wednesday at 482,000 head, taking the week to date total to 1.421 million. That is down 8,000 head from the previous week and 24,713 head below the same week last year. Don’t Miss a Day: Jun 26 Hogs closed at $97.275, down $0.650, Jul 26 Hogs closed at $101.975, down $0.175 Aug 26 Hogs closed at $101.825, down $0.275, More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Cotton futures posted losses of 6 to 73 points across most 2026 and 2027 contracts, with some deferred contracts up 13 to 29 points. The US dollar index was $0.304 higher at $99.570. Crude oil losses of $5.07 is adding pressure as US and Iran negotiations are reportedly in the nearing the finish line. The Cotlook A Index was back up 300 points on May 19 at 90.65 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks ...
Cotton futures posted losses of 6 to 73 points across most 2026 and 2027 contracts, with some deferred contracts up 13 to 29 points. The US dollar index was $0.304 higher at $99.570. Crude oil losses of $5.07 is adding pressure as US and Iran negotiations are reportedly in the nearing the finish line. The Cotlook A Index was back up 300 points on May 19 at 90.65 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were steady on 5/18, with the certified stocks level at 203,403 bales. The Adjusted World Price was up another 228 points last week at 71.87 cents/lb. Don’t Miss a Day: Jul 26 Cotton closed at 81.6, down 73 points, Dec 26 Cotton closed at 82.96, down 20 points, Mar 27 Cotton closed at 83.77, down 13 points More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Soybeans closed with 4 ¼ to 12 cent losses across most contracts on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 9 1/4 cents at $11.37 3/4. Soymeal futures were down a dime to $1.40 on the day, with Soy Oil futures 32 to 78 points lower. Crude oil losses of $5.07 is adding pressure as US and Iran negotiations are reportedly in the nearing the finish line. Export sales data wi...
Soybeans closed with 4 ¼ to 12 cent losses across most contracts on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 9 1/4 cents at $11.37 3/4. Soymeal futures were down a dime to $1.40 on the day, with Soy Oil futures 32 to 78 points lower. Crude oil losses of $5.07 is adding pressure as US and Iran negotiations are reportedly in the nearing the finish line. Export sales data will be published by USDA on Thursday, as analysts are estimated to total 150,000 MT to 450,000 MT for 2025/26. New crop sales are seen at 0-200,000 MT. Soybean meal is expected at 200,000 to 600,000 MT, with bean oil in a range of net reductions of 5,000 MT to sales of 12,000 MT. Don’t Miss a Day: Abiove estimates the 2026 Brazilian soybean export total at 114.1 MMT, up 0.5 MMT from their previous number, with crush expected at 62.5 MMT, up 0.3 MMT. Soybean stocks are estimated at 8.25 MMT, up 1.49 MMT. Chinese import data showed a total of 3.33 MMT of soybeans imported from the US in April with total imports in April up 8.48 MMT and 4.75 MMT from Brazil. Jul 26 Soybeans closed at $11.99 3/4, down 9 3/4 cents, Nearby Cash was $11.37 3/4, down 9 1/4 cents, Aug 26 Soybeans closed at $11.99 1/4, down 10 1/2 cents, Nov 26 Soybeans closed at $11.93 1/2, down 9 1/2 cents, New Crop Cash was $11.32, down 9 1/2 cents, More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Corn futures closed the Wednesday session under pressure, as contracts were down 7 to 8 cents across most months. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 6 3/4 cents at $3.91 1/4. Outside markets added pressure, with crude oil down $1.15 and the dollar index up $0.606. EIA data from this morning showed a rebound of 16,000 barrels per day to 1.091 million bpd in the week ending on N...
Corn futures closed the Wednesday session under pressure, as contracts were down 7 to 8 cents across most months. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 6 3/4 cents at $3.91 1/4. Outside markets added pressure, with crude oil down $1.15 and the dollar index up $0.606. EIA data from this morning showed a rebound of 16,000 barrels per day to 1.091 million bpd in the week ending on November 14. Stocks of ethanol were up 88,000 barrels to 22.307 million barrels. Exports slipped by 12,000 bpd to 145,000 bpd, with refiner inputs of ethanol down 7,000 bpd to 888,000. Don’t Miss a Day: Census data was released this morning, showing August corn exports at 6.397 MMT (251.8 mbu). That was a record for the month at 25.42% above last year and a 2.76% increase from July. Distillers exports were up 7.47% from a year ago at 1.167 MMT. Ethanol exports were a record for August at 188.77 million gallons, up 23.76% from last year and 14.84% larger than in July. Export Sales for the week of October 2 will be released on Thursday morning, with analysts looking for 1.4 to 2.5 MMT of corn sold. A South Korean importer purchased a total of 130,000-135,000 MT of corn in a tender on Tuesday, with the origin yet to be announced. Brazil’s ANEC estimates the November corn export total for the country at 6.36 MMT, a 0.32 MMT increase from last week’s estimates. CFTC data from this morning showed speculators in corn futures and options adding 40,635 contracts to their net short position in the week that ended on September 30. As of that date, which was more than a month and half ago, their net short was 135,310 contracts. Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.29 3/4, down 7 cents, Nearby Cash was $3.91 1/4, down 6 3/4 cents, Mar 26 Corn closed at $4.41 1/2, down 8 cents, May 26 Corn closed at $4.49, down 7 1/2 cents, On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in...
sharply_done/E+ via Getty Images Devon Energy ( DVN ) accounted for $2.5B out of a record $4B sale of oil and gas drilling rights on federal lands in New Mexico and Texas held Wednesday by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. The sale of 74 parcels covered 33,530 acres, primarily in the Permian Basin, and is "another sign that President Trump's American Energy Dominance Agenda is delivering res...
sharply_done/E+ via Getty Images Devon Energy ( DVN ) accounted for $2.5B out of a record $4B sale of oil and gas drilling rights on federal lands in New Mexico and Texas held Wednesday by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. The sale of 74 parcels covered 33,530 acres, primarily in the Permian Basin, and is "another sign that President Trump's American Energy Dominance Agenda is delivering results," Secretary of the Interior Burgum said. Devon Energy ( DVN ) dominated the auction, winning 25 parcels with total bonus bids worth $2.5B, followed by Federal Abstract Company, a land services firm, which was the second-biggest participant with $1.1B in total bids for five parcels. Devon ( DVN ) paid the highest-ever price for a single parcel, $405.8M for 1,280 acres in Lea County, New Mexico, and the company paid $357,129 per acre, also the highest ever, for a separate 640-acre parcel, also in Lea County. More on Devon Energy Devon Energy: A New Era Begins, And The Market Still Undervalues It Devon Energy: Still Cheap With FQ2'26 & H2'26 Commodity Tailwinds - Reiterate Buy Devon Energy: Optimization Success, Upstream Unpredictable
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Canadian fund manager Mackenzie Investments has laid off a number of portfolio managers as part of a broader restructuring, according to people familiar with the matter. The firm cut staff in the investment management, technology and product divisions, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the matter is confidential. Mackenzie, a unit of IGM Financial Inc. , one of Canada’s large...
Canadian fund manager Mackenzie Investments has laid off a number of portfolio managers as part of a broader restructuring, according to people familiar with the matter. The firm cut staff in the investment management, technology and product divisions, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the matter is confidential. Mackenzie, a unit of IGM Financial Inc. , one of Canada’s largest mutual fund and wealth managers, didn’t respond to requests for comment. This month, the firm made a series of changes to its manager and product lineup, including changes to a global small-and-mid cap equity fund and to US mid-cap equity and fixed income strategies. Arup Datta was assigned the role of portfolio manager for the several small- and mid-cap equity funds. Phil Taller , who previously held a similar role, has left the firm, according to his LinkedIn profile. Mutual fund providers have struggled as investors shifted money into lower-cost exchange-traded funds and other vehicles, pressuring traditional firms to create new products, reduce costs, trim fees and improve performance. Mackenzie’s net mutual fund redemptions were C$256 million ($186 million) in the first quarter , down from C$700 million in the same period last year. The firm had C$246 billion of assets under management as of March 31. IGM Financial is controlled by Power Corp. of Canada, the holding company of the Desmarais family of Quebec.
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Containers at a shipping terminal in Yokohama, Japan on Oct. 18, 2021. Japan's trade deficit surged in September as imports overwhelmed export growth. Kiyoshi Ota | Bloomberg | Getty Images Japan's exports climbed 14.8% in April, the fastest pace since January and solidly beating expectations. The figure was sharply higher than the 9.3% expected from Reuters, and up from an 11.5% rise in March. Im...
Containers at a shipping terminal in Yokohama, Japan on Oct. 18, 2021. Japan's trade deficit surged in September as imports overwhelmed export growth. Kiyoshi Ota | Bloomberg | Getty Images Japan's exports climbed 14.8% in April, the fastest pace since January and solidly beating expectations. The figure was sharply higher than the 9.3% expected from Reuters, and up from an 11.5% rise in March. Imports to Japan increased 9.7 % year-on-year, versus an expected 8.3% rise. This, however, softened from the 10.9% rise in the previous month. The yen strengthened marginally against the dollar, trading at 158.88. GDP data on Tuesday had shown that net exports were still one of Japan's main economic drivers, with the economy expanding 0.5% quarter on quarter and 2.1% on an annualized basis. Japan is currently struggling with a weak yen, having spent a reported 10 trillion yen on intervening in the yen at end of April and the start of May. While a weak yen is likely to boost exports, it also causes domestic worries by pushing up imported inflation and weakening purchasing power. Japanese core inflation data for April are due Friday. The measure accelerated for the first time in five months in March, rising to 1.8% as the Iran war fuels worries around energy prices. This is breaking news, please check back for updates. Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
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AMD's big pitch for 2026 seems to be: "Who needs cloud AI processing when you can do it all locally?" At CES this year, the company unveiled its Ryzen AI Halo PC, a Mac Mini-sized system that can crank out AI work. Today, AMD announced that it will start at $3,999 with Ryzen AI Max 300 CPUs, and we can also look forward to a future model with new Ryzen AI Max 400 chips, as well. Preorders start in...
AMD's big pitch for 2026 seems to be: "Who needs cloud AI processing when you can do it all locally?" At CES this year, the company unveiled its Ryzen AI Halo PC, a Mac Mini-sized system that can crank out AI work. Today, AMD announced that it will start at $3,999 with Ryzen AI Max 300 CPUs, and we can also look forward to a future model with new Ryzen AI Max 400 chips, as well. Preorders start in June. While pricey, AMD positions the Halo as a cost-effective alternative to paying high monthly AI computing fees. If you're spending $773 a month to use 6 million daily AI tokens — which isn't an unusual scenario for many developers — the Halo could pay itself off within six months. And for more demanding work, AMD says its $4,000 Radeon R9700 Pro GPU could break even within three months for people paying $2,253 a month to use 18 million daily tokens. If it's not clear already, these aren't devices meant for regular consumers. Instead, AMD is directly competing with NVIDIA's DGX Spark AI PC, which now goes for $4,699 after launching at $4,000. While NVIDIA's AI PC can only run Linux, the Ryzen AI Halo can run either Windows or Linux, since it's powered by an x64 chip. Another advantage? The Halo has a 50 TOPS NPU and a Radeon GPU with 40 compute units, whereas the DGX Spark leans entirely on NVIDIA's Blackwell GPU for AI work. Both systems also have 128GB of unified system memory, which is essential for running large models. Notably, that's also more memory than you can have in a Mac Mini or Mac Studio, which are both popular with AI developers. As for those new Ryzen AI Max 400 chips, they'll be led by the AI Max+ Pro 495, a 16-core chip with a 5.2GHz boost speed, 55 TOPS NPU and Radeon 8065S graphics. Those chips will also support up to 192GB of unified memory, allowing for 160GB of GPU VRAM. Spec-wise, it's only slightly faster than the AI Max 395, which has a 5GHz CPU boost clock speed, but we've yet to see comparison benchmarks from AMD. The company says Ryzen AI M...
Obamacare Enrollment Expected To Drop By Nearly Five Million As Costs Surge Via American Greatness, Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace is projected to fall by nearly 5 million people this year as rising premiums and higher deductibles force many Americans to reconsider whether they can still afford health insurance coverage, according to a new analysis from healthcare nonprofit KFF....
Obamacare Enrollment Expected To Drop By Nearly Five Million As Costs Surge Via American Greatness, Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace is projected to fall by nearly 5 million people this year as rising premiums and higher deductibles force many Americans to reconsider whether they can still afford health insurance coverage, according to a new analysis from healthcare nonprofit KFF. The report estimates ACA enrollment could decline from 22.3 million participants in 2025 to roughly 17.5 million this year, representing a drop of more than 20 percent. At the same time, Americans who remain enrolled are paying substantially more out of pocket. According to the analysis, average deductibles have climbed by more than $1,000, while monthly premium payments have increased by an average of $65. “No matter how you slice it, people are paying more,” said Cynthia Cox, who co-authored the report. The sharp enrollment decline comes after the expiration of enhanced COVID-era subsidies that had artificially lowered costs for many Obamacare enrollees over the past several years. Without those subsidies, many middle-income Americans are now struggling to keep up with rising monthly payments. KFF found that middle-income Americans were among the most likely to drop their coverage . Many earn too much to qualify for the remaining low-income subsidies but not enough to comfortably absorb the higher costs now hitting the marketplace. The ACA marketplace, once promoted as a cornerstone of Democrat healthcare policy, has become increasingly important for gig workers, farmers, ranchers, hairstylists, and self-employed Americans who do not receive employer-sponsored coverage. According to the report, many consumers were automatically renewed into plans from the previous year, only to discover that costs had risen dramatically after the subsidies expired. In many cases, Americans initially kept their coverage before dropping it later in the year once the monthly bills became un...
(RTTNews) - The Singapore stock market on Friday halted the four-day winning streak in which it had gained more than 110 points or 3.2 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,410-point plateau, although it's likely to bounce higher again on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat on an improved outlook for interest rates. The European markets were mixed and ...
(RTTNews) - The Singapore stock market on Friday halted the four-day winning streak in which it had gained more than 110 points or 3.2 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,410-point plateau, although it's likely to bounce higher again on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat on an improved outlook for interest rates. The European markets were mixed and the U.S. bourses were up and the Asian markets figure to split the difference. The STI finished modestly lower on Friday following losses from the financial shares and property stocks and a mixed picture from the industrial sector. For the day, the index sank 29.07 points or 0.85 percent to finish at 3,410.81 after trading between 3,407.34 and 3,438.45. Among the actives, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust added 0.50 percent, while CapitaLand Investment plummeted 2.21 percent, City Developments fell 0.38 percent, Comfort DelGro sank 0.74 percent, DBS Group plunged 1.47 percent, Genting Singapore lost 0.59 percent, Hongkong Land dropped 0.92 percent, Keppel DC REIT slumped 1.09 percent, Keppel Ltd rose 0.31 percent, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation skidded 0.99 percent, SATS slid 0.34 percent, SembCorp Industries shed 0.63 percent, Singapore Technologies Engineering retreated 1.16 percent, SingTel tanked 1.38 percent, Thai Beverage declined 1.12 percent, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding tumbled 1.23 percent and Wilmar International, Yangzijiang Financial, Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, Mapletree Industrial Trust, Mapletree Logistics Trust, Seatrium Limited and Emperador were unchanged. The lead from Wall Street is solid as the major averages opened flat but generally moved higher throughout the trading day, ending near session highs. The Dow added 67.87 points or 0.17 percent to finish at 39,375.87, while the NASDAQ rallied 164.46 points or 0.90 percent to close at a record 18,352.76 and the S&P 500 gained 30.17 points or 0.54 percent to end at 5,567.19 - also a record....