Investors are changing their strategies in emerging markets. Central banks in Indonesia, Hungary, and Poland are making different moves on interest rates. Traders are watching decisions in the US and Japan. Brazil is expected to cut rates, while Chile may hold steady. This divergence is driven by varied inflation and central bank credibility.Read More

Shapoorji Pallonji Group has reduced its ₹28,500 crore refinancing by ₹3,500 crore and is seeking a two-month extension on ₹14,300 crore of maturing bonds. Delays in debt raising, initially impacted by rising hedging costs, are forcing the conglomerate to negotiate more time with creditors. The refinancing, arranged by Deutsche Bank, is now expected to close...Read More

India has eased investment rules for foreign individuals and entities in listed stocks, allowing them to invest via the portfolio investment scheme. This move aims to curb capital outflows and strengthen the rupee. Investment limits have been doubled, with new provisions for companies sharing land borders.Read More

Oil prices dropped significantly as President Trump and Iran’s deputy foreign minister announced an initial deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement, brokered by Pakistan, includes ending a U.S. naval blockade and aims to restore oil flows, unwinding geopolitical risk premiums. Further negotiations on a broader agreement and sanctions...Read More

Markets globally surged as a tentative US-Iran peace deal emerged, promising to ease inflation and reduce the need for interest rate hikes. Oil prices plummeted on the news, with Brent crude falling significantly. This development offers relief to central banks worldwide ahead of key policy meetings this week.Read More

Gold prices surged over 1% as U.S. and Iranian officials announced a peace deal to end their conflict, halt the U.S. blockade, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This development eased inflation and higher interest rate concerns, pushing oil prices down and reducing the likelihood of a December U.S. rate hike.Read More

The government has accepted significant changes to the proposed Securities Markets Code. Investigation timelines will be extended to one year. Depositories will gain powers to correct records. The Centre’s authority to supersede market infrastructure institution boards will now require Sebi’s recommendation. These revisions follow stakeholder consultations and aim to strengthen market regulation.Read More

South Korea’s stock market is nearing a significant milestone. Investors are watching for a potential upgrade to developed-market status by MSCI. The Kospi has seen a massive surge this year, fueled by artificial intelligence stocks. While volatility is high, reforms are underway.Read More

Global central banks are poised to maintain current interest rates this week. The Iran war’s impact on inflation and growth remains a key concern. Policymakers are waiting for more data. The Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates. Norway’s decision is a close call. The US Federal Reserve and its peers are likely to...Read More