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Indian government bond yields saw early declines reversed as traders took profits after a rally, awaiting new auction supply. The benchmark 10-year yield edged higher, hovering around 6.67%. This comes as the government manages debt ahead of significant maturities, while retail inflation returned to the central bank’s target band.Read More

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran cautions that current monetary policy may be too restrictive. He believes inflation is not a major concern, citing subdued shelter inflation. Miran advocates for looser policy to support the labor market as supply conditions improve. This stance contrasts with broader market expectations for rate cuts, influenced by recent strong labor data and fiscal stimulus.Read More

An options strategy buying straddles on U.S. companies ahead of earnings has yielded exceptional returns of 45% over the past four weeks, significantly outperforming historical averages. This success stems from heightened stock volatility following earnings announcements, driven by investor focus on economic navigation and company guidance, alongside previously subdued volatility expectations making options cheaper.Read More

Honasa Consumer reported strong Q3FY26 performance, with consolidated net profit surging 93% year-on-year to Rs 50 crore and revenue rising 16% to Rs 602 crore. On a like-for-like basis, revenue grew 22%. The company strengthened distribution under Project Neev, scaled younger brands, expanded outlet reach, and invested in innovation, while The Derma Co. sustained a double-digit EBITDA profile.Read More

Hindalco Industries Ltd’s shares are in focus after a strong quarterly performance. The company’s upstream aluminium business showed robust earnings, offsetting challenges at its subsidiary Novelis Inc. While margins saw a dip due to operational issues at Novelis, the medium-term outlook remains positive. Expansion projects and strong aluminium prices are expected to drive future growth.Read More