March 12, 2026

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Trump Expands Bond Portfolio With New Corporate and Public Debt Investments

The filings indicate that Trump bought in bonds over that period. Based on the transaction ranges, the maximum value of those purchases could exceed $337 million. He reported more than 175 separate bond transactions and listed no sales. Most of the new holdings involve debt issued by states, cities, counties, school districts, and other public

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Indian investments in gold ETFs third highest in October

Investments into physically-backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by Indians were the third highest in October, even as investors in the UK and Germany chose to exit, data from the World Gold Council showed. Indian ETF investments were the fifth-highest between January 1 and October 31, with a third of the inflows coming in during October.

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Ruto touts Sh110bn investments for Ukambani counties

KITUI, Kenya, Nov 15 — The government is investing more than Sh110 billion to transform the livelihoods of the people of Kitui, Machakos and Makueni, President William Ruto has said. The President explained that this is the highest amount of resources any government has ever invested to develop critical areas of the economy in the

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State attracts `5.22 lakh cr clean energy investments

Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh has attracted a record Rs 5,22,471 crore in clean energy investments over two days at the 30th CII Partnership Summit 2025, generating 2,67,239 employment opportunities, energy minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar said on Friday. The investments were formalised through 48 MoUs and GOs signed on November 13 and 14, underscoring the state’s rapid

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Tamil Nadu says it will not dole out ‘unrealistic packages’ to win investments

TRB Rajaa, Minister for Industries, Investment Promotions and Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu | Photo Credit: SRINATH M As Southern states vie for manufacturing projects, the State investment wars are on in full swing. Amid reports that South Korean shoemaker Hwaseung is set to invest in Andhra Pradesh just three months after holding talks with

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Andhra Pradesh crosses ₹20 lakh crore mark in investments so far: CM Naidu

N Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh | Photo Credit: bl-online Administrator The Andhra Pradesh government has inked investment deals worth ₹13 lakh crore in two days at the CII Partnership Summit, from November 14 to 15 here, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has said.  “In the 16 months of our government, we secured ₹8.87 lakh crore

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Origin Investments’ Michael Episcope On Life After The Shutdown

Bisnow’s First Draft Live is a weekly series featuring live conversations about the critical stories impacting CRE right now — from market volatility and economic uncertainty to the growing influence of artificial intelligence. First Draft Live is a companion to The First Draft, Bisnow’s daily, flagship CRE newsletter. Register here to get The First Draft in your inbox. Subscribe

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Virginia’s opioid crisis cost $5.2B in 2023, recovery investments show promise

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia lost $5.2 billion to the opioid crisis in 2023, a significant increase from $3.5 billion in 2020, according to new research from Virginia Commonwealth University’s Center of Society and Health. The study, conducted over seven years, reveals that the vast majority of these costs are borne by families and households, primarily

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GPM Investments strengthens food strategy to boost its position in convenience retail

GPM Investments plans to open more stores featuring its new branded food offering, fas craves. | GPM GPM Investments, parent company of Arko Corp., is fast scaling its food-focused store remodel program. The retailer plans to open another 20 to 25 stores featuring its foodservice program, fas craves, after the initial seven stores of the

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Switzerland, US strike tariff deal, cutting duties to 15% and unlocking major investments

The United States and Switzerland have reached a breakthrough trade agreement that will sharply reduce US tariffs on Swiss goods—from a punishing 39% to 15%—marking a significant softening of bilateral ties after months of heightened friction. Both the US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and the Swiss government confirmed the development on Friday, with full details

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