BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES - 16 January 2026

1. Gold and silver prices fell internationally as the US dollar strengthened following weaker-than-expected US jobless claims.

2. The IMF highlighted India as a major driver of global growth, noting stronger-than-expected economic performance in the third quarter.

3. SEBI proposed allowing foreign investors to settle only the net value of trades instead of each transaction, aiming to reduce costs and enhance market appeal.

4. Oil prices edged higher as markets considered potential supply risks, even as the likelihood of a US strike on Iran receded.

5. Daimler Truck reported an 8% decline in 2025 deliveries, hit by weaker demand in North America and a 26% drop in its US truck business.

6. Porsche delivered 10% fewer vehicles globally in 2025, with sales in China down 26% amid tough competition in the luxury and EV segments.

7. Hyundai Motor Group will appoint the former head of Tesla’s humanoid robot program as an adviser to strengthen its AI and robotics capabilities.

8. Taiwan aims to become a closer strategic partner with the US in AI following a deal to cut tariffs and boost investment between the two countries.

9. Global equity funds recorded their largest weekly net purchases in 15 weeks, pushing world stocks near record highs despite economic and geopolitical concerns.

10. One of the world’s largest AI startups, Anthropic, appointed former Microsoft India managing director Irina Ghose as its first senior leader in India, signaling expansion in its second-largest market.