Japan’s 20-year bond yield remained stable following a moderately firm auction, showing little reaction to a previous tax-cut pledge that had sent yields soaring. Foreign investors are reportedly leading demand, attracted by higher yields on hedged bonds. Market concerns over political instability have eased after a significant election win, with reduced issuance also supporting investor appetite for super-long JGBs.Read More
U.S. single-family homebuilding saw a rebound in December, with starts increasing. However, a decline in future construction permits signals underlying weakness. Higher mortgage rates, material costs, and builder sentiment deterioration are constraining the housing market, despite government efforts to improve affordability.Read More
Foreign investors more than doubled their purchases of US equities in 2025, defying market volatility triggered by President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Net buying surged 134% to $720.1 billion from $307.5 billion in 2024, according to US Treasury Department data. The strong inflows highlight sustained global appetite for American stocks despite trade tensions and uncertain corporate outlooks.Read More
Foreign institutional investors are rapidly exiting Indian IT stocks, pulling out nearly Rs 11,000 crore in early February and over Rs 74,000 crore so far in 2025, amid fears that advanced AI tools from firms like Anthropic and Palantir Technologies could disrupt traditional software services models.Read More
Shares of Tata Investment Corporation rose sharply after Tata Sons was reported to be preparing an EGM to clear N. Chandrasekaran’s third-term reappointment. With Tata Sons holding a majority stake, the move has heightened investor interest amid wider group-level developments and shifting market conditions.Read More
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