CME Group has raised margin requirements for gold and silver futures after historic price crashes triggered extreme volatility. The hikes, effective Monday, aim to stabilise markets as collateral demands rise across precious metals. The move follows steep declines in gold and silver, intensifying pressure on leveraged traders.Read More
Benchmark indices and broader markets have historically shown subdued performance on Union Budget day, with less than 1% movement. However, a week after the event, both Nifty and Sensex have shown stronger gains. Three months post-budget, while the Nifty experienced significant swings, it generally trended upwards, with the exception of a notable fall in 2020.Read More
Gold prices slumped 12% in their worst single-day fall in over a decade after a stronger US dollar triggered profit booking. The sharp correction followed record highs and renewed macro re-pricing. With MCX open on Budget Day, investors will closely track key support levels and volatility cues.Read More
The upcoming Budget must focus not just on attracting capital but improving how efficiently it circulates through the economy. Faster corporate restructurings, stronger recovery mechanisms, better mobilisation of household gold and simpler capital-gains rules can meaningfully enhance market depth, investor confidence and long-term capital formation, earning the Budget full marks from markets.Read More
The Indian rupee faced a turbulent Friday, marking a grave closing low and inching closer to 92 against the dollar. However, the Reserve Bank of India’s prompt measures acted as a safety net, preventing it from breaching this crucial milestone before the weekend’s budget.Read More
The Indian stock markets faced a downturn on Friday, ending January with a notable 3.1% decline—the sharpest drop seen in January since 2016. Analysts suggest that investors are holding back in anticipation of the upcoming budget. Still, there’s a silver lining on the horizon, with expectations of a gradual market recovery soon.Read More
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has given the National Stock Exchange the go-ahead for its initial public offering. This marks a significant milestone after a decade of planning. The NSE’s IPO is anticipated to be the largest in terms of size and post-market capitalization. Investor interest is high, with a surge in retail...Read More
In a strategic move, Canara Bank will raise ₹4,000 crore through tier-2 bonds by the end of March, aiming to support a promising 13% increase in fiscal year advances. With board approval for a more ambitious fundraising strategy, the bank also plans to reinvest profits to boost its expansion efforts.Read More
European stocks closed higher on Friday, extending a winning streak to seven months. Investors reacted to corporate earnings and news of a US presidential nominee for the Federal Reserve. Banks led gains, with Spanish lender Caixabank seeing a significant rise. Swiss watchmaker Swatch and German sportswear maker Adidas also reported positive results. However, some companies...Read More
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