Disputes between berth operators and shipping agents slow handling at six jetties
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Sentiment was also clouded by data showing that Chinese consumer inflation remained almost non-existent despite a raft of stimulus measures in the final three months of last year.
For the whole of 2024 prices were up 0.2 percent, the same as the previous year.
Congress has had frequent battles in recent years over the best way to tackle growing spending commitments, with lawmakers divided over whether to tax more, spend less, or do both at the same time.
The announcement comes after the world's largest memory-chip maker issued a rare apology in October acknowledging it was facing a "crisis" and that questions had arisen about its "fundamental technological competitiveness and the future of the company".
With Trump set to take office later this month, trade imbalances in the world's biggest economy could again come under the spotlight.
Samsung is expected to estimate its operating profit rose to 8.2 trillion won ($5.6 billion) in the quarter ended December
India is the ninth-largest trading partner of the United States, with a trade surplus of more than $30 billion in the 2023-24 financial year.
Inflation rises to 10.87 percent in October from 9.92 percent in September
The impact of inflation on the cost of everyday items was pronounced, with consumer prices rising cumulatively by more than 20 percent during President Joe Biden's time in office, triggering a backlash from voters.
Trump Trade went into overdrive Wednesday as it emerged that the tycoon would return to the White House after beating Democrat Kamala Harris
This will not be the first time Trump has used tariffs to exert pressure on other countries
Deposited money is safe in banks, Husnay Ara Shikha says
American voters who cared more about the economy than other issues - their choice for the next president appeared resoundingly clear: Republican Donald Trump.
Trump has won the 270 electoral votes needed to claim victory over challenger Kamala Harris, according to Fox News
U.S. stock futures hit record highs, the dollar surged and Treasury yields jumped, while bitcoin broke $75,000 for the first time - all moves flagged by investors as likely should Trump win over Democrat Kamala Harris.
Indian agriculture ministry estimates producing 119.93 million tonnes of rice