Coinbase Global Inc., the largest US crypto exchange, is seeking a national trust company charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. This strategic move aims to streamline oversight for new offerings and integrate digital assets into traditional finance, especially as stablecoin usage expands.Read More

Indian markets show volatility in 2025. Chirag Muni discusses investment strategy. Equities provide returns over five years. Gold and silver also perform. India’s GDP growth is 6.5 percent. Inflation is 2.1 percent. Interest rates are cut. Investors should consider mutual funds. Allocations to largecap, midcap, and smallcap are suggested. This approach targets growth.Read More

HDFC Bank announced robust Q2FY26 business updates, with average deposits surging 15.1% year-on-year to Rs 27.15 lakh crore. Average advances also grew by 9% to Rs 27.95 lakh crore. The bank reported significant increases in both CASA and time deposits, reflecting strong financial performance for the quarter.Read More

The U.S. government shutdown will capture investor focus next week. Markets hold near record highs, preparing for the earnings season. Few expect the Washington situation to derail the current rally. A data drought could impact Federal Reserve policy decisions. The fourth quarter is historically strong for stocks. Investors anticipate results from Levi Strauss and Delta...Read More

US government shutdown occurs. Stocks reach new record highs. Investors expect future rate cuts. The dollar may weaken against major currencies. Pharmaceutical shares see a boost from new agreements. Oil prices remain low due to global oversupply. New Zealand’s central bank prepares for a rate reduction next week. Economic visibility is currently limited.Read More

Bank of America Global Research has advanced its forecast for the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate cut to October from December, citing a softening labor market. While BofA expects only one cut this year, other major firms anticipate two.Read More

Indian equity indices closed higher on Friday, recovering from early losses as stock-specific trading dominated after the RBI’s dovish stance fizzled out. Midcap, smallcap, metal, and PSU bank sectors saw significant gains, with experts suggesting buying opportunities on dips towards 24,400-24,600 for Nifty.Read More

Tata Capital’s Rs 15,511 crore IPO, opening October 6, has already attracted strong anchor investor interest, with Rs 4,642 crore allocated. LIC was the largest investor, and domestic mutual funds secured a substantial share. As India’s third-largest diversified NBFC backed by the Tata Group, the issue is poised for robust subscription, following Tata Technologies’ successful...Read More

India’s primary market prepares for a week of public issues. Five IPOs worth over Rs 28,500 crore will launch. Tata Capital and LG Electronics India are major offerings. Rubicon Research and Anantam Highways Trust InvIT also open. Mittal Sections will list on the SME platform. This period offers investment opportunities across finance, consumer durables, pharma,...Read More

Indian markets remain range-bound in 2025, with foreign investors pulling out ₹2 lakh crore, though domestic buying has cushioned the impact. A sustained bull run hinges on FII return, which requires stronger corporate earnings and a positive India-US trade deal.Read More