Global markets remain cautious as Middle East tensions persist, impacting oil prices and investor sentiment. The yen steadied after suspected intervention, while the dollar strengthened on safe-haven demand. Investors await the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy decision, with a rate hike widely anticipated to combat inflation. The yen’s future hinges on oil prices and conflict resolution.Read More
Gold prices remained largely steady as escalating Middle East tensions and stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks kept investors on edge. Despite recent dips, spot gold saw a slight uptick, while U.S. futures also edged higher. The ongoing conflict in the Gulf, including naval engagements and maritime blockades, continues to influence market sentiment.Read More
Individual investors reduced direct equity ownership for the third consecutive quarter, while mutual fund holdings reached a record high, driven by surging retail inflows. Foreign ownership hit a 14-year low amid a risk-off sentiment, contrasting with domestic institutional holdings climbing to an all-time peak.Read More
India’s banking and insurance regulators are against allowing lenders and insurers to trade in commodity markets due to valid concerns, according to Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey. Sebi is also preparing an advisory on AI risks from models like Anthropic’s Mythos, which can exploit vulnerabilities at speed. The regulator is also gearing up to launch C-KYC 2.Read More
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