The US dollar strengthened as traders awaited crucial US jobs data and a Supreme Court ruling on President Trump’s tariff powers. Analysts anticipate the unemployment rate will be more significant than payroll numbers. Meanwhile, the yen and yuan saw little movement, with other major currencies also trading flat ahead of key economic releases.Read More

Gold prices dipped on Friday due to commodity index readjustments and a stronger dollar, with investors awaiting U.S. non-farm payrolls data. The dollar advanced as traders braced for jobs figures and a Supreme Court decision. Investors are closely watching the data for monetary policy cues from the Federal Reserve.Read More

JP Morgan anticipates 2026 will be a crucial year for India’s electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector, with stocks facing a significant test after underperforming in 2025. A sustained recovery for these shares will depend on companies demonstrating improved profitability, with key triggers including the extension of the mobile PLI scheme and the rollout of ISM...Read More

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran advocates for 150 basis points of interest-rate cuts this year, citing underlying inflation near the Fed’s target. He believes these cuts are necessary to boost the labor market without triggering unwanted inflation, arguing current policy remains too restrictive.Read More

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has simplified the foreign portfolio investor (FPI) registration process by introducing digital signatures. This new functionality, integrated into the common application form (CAF) portal, allows applicants to apply for DSC directly while submitting their registration, creating a unified and streamlined onboarding experience.Read More

Bajaj Finserv and its promoter group have acquired a combined 97% stake in Bajaj Allianz General Insurance and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance from Allianz SE, concluding a 20-year partnership. The transactions, finalized through share purchase agreements, significantly increased Bajaj Finserv’s direct holdings to 75.01% in both entities.Read More

The Reserve Bank of India is proposing new guidelines for co-operative banking, mandating a three-year cooling-off period for urban co-operative bank directors after a decade of continuous service. During this time, directors can only be members or customers, though they may serve on other bank boards.Read More

Indian stock markets experienced a significant drop on Thursday, with major indices falling around 1 percent. This decline, the steepest since August, was triggered by news of proposed steep tariffs on Russian oil imports. Investors are now closely watching the US Supreme Court’s decision on the legality of these tariffs.Read More

Asian equities saw a modest rise after a two-day decline, as investors awaited US payrolls data and a potential Supreme Court ruling on President Trump’s tariffs. Money has shifted from tech giants to smaller companies, with the Russell 2000 outperforming the Nasdaq 100. US jobs data will offer clues on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate...Read More

Global defense stocks climbed on Thursday after ⁠President Donald Trump called for a substantial increase in the U.S. military budget, fueling a fresh rally amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.Read More