What happens to agri in the India–US trade deal?

All Major Australian Iron Ore Ports Shut as Cyclone Approaches

All of Australia’s major iron ore ports have been shut as Tropical Cyclone Mitchell approaches the coast.

Trade pact to boost market access for US farmers

Dairy, spices protected in US trade deal: Govt

High-Stakes Thai Vote Tests Appetite for Political Reform

Thailand’s major political parties staged final rallies ahead of an election that pits the status quo against sweeping political and economic reform.

12 Zilla Parishads go to polls in Maharashtra

Apollo, BlackRock, Oaktree Ask Judge to Toss Altice Lawsuit

Lenders to Altice USA Inc., including Apollo Capital Management, BlackRock Financial Management and Oaktree Capital Management, asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit accusing them of colluding to shut the company out of the US credit market.

Jaishankar hails India-US interim trade agreement

India gets duty free access to US aircraft under BTA

Trump removes racist post about Obamas after fierce backlash

Lawmakers across the political spectrum condemn clip depicting former president and first lady as apes

China Central Bank Keeps Buying Gold as Bull Run Hits Brakes

China’s central bank extended its gold-buying streak to 15 months, underscoring resilient official demand as bullion’s record-breaking rally was hit by a sharp market selloff late last month.

IJM Chair Released After Detention By Malaysia’s MACC, Edge Says

IJM Corp Bhd.’s chairman was released after overnight detention by Malaysian anti-graft officials who are investigating money laundering claims, the Edge reported.

Trump condemns racist video showing Obamas as apes after removing it, but says he won't apologize

The depiction of the Obamas, posted from Trump's Truth Social account, was included in a video pushing a conspiracy theory about 2020 election voting machines.

Sale agreement is evidence, but sale deed is must: SC

EU eyes broader sanctions on Russian crude

Are banks open or closed today on February 7, 2026?

US Weighing New Taiwan Arms Sale Before Trump-Xi Summit, FT Says

The US is preparing new arms sales to Taiwan, which have unsettled Chinese officials to the point that President Donald Trump’s planned visit to China in April could be in jeopardy, according to the Financial Times.

White House Explores Antitrust Probe on Homebuilders

Trump administration officials are exploring opening an antitrust investigation into US homebuilders as the White House sharpens its focus on tackling the country’s housing affordability crisis. The DOJ could open the probe in the coming weeks, according to people familiar with the discussions. No decision has been made and the administration may abandon the effort without launching an investigation, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing non-public information. Bloomberg News Real Estate Reporter Patrick Clark joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss. He speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)

S&P Poised for Biggest Advance Since May | The Close 2/6/2026

Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Principal Asset Management's George Maris, Ventas’ Debra Cafaro, Citizens’ Jordan Bender, Interactive Brokers’ Thomas Peterffy, GenTrust’s Mimi Duff, Randall Williams, Bloomberg NewsTickpick’s Brett Goldberg, Sotol Romo’s Claudia Romo Edelman, DraftKings’ Jason Robins, and Ariel Investments’ Jason Wright. (Source: Bloomberg)

Lasers, jammer guns, and mobile turrets at Asia's biggest aviation event show how the counter-drone craze is taking hold

At Singapore's biennial airshow, quadcopters and laser turrets featured alongside the usual fighter jets and passenger planes.