As of December 24, five stocks in the NSE F&O segment witnessed a sharp rise in futures open interest, signalling increased derivatives activity. Rising open interest indicates fresh positions or expansion of existing bets, reflecting stronger trader participation and growing conviction on near-term price direction.Read More
IndusInd Bank shares are set to remain in focus after the SFIO sought information as part of an ongoing probe into accounting irregularities flagged during audits. The investigation covers internal derivative trades, misclassified assets and liabilities, and microfinance income entries, following disclosures of discrepancies totalling Rs 2,600 crore.Read More
Non-banking finance companies (NBFC) such as Aditya Birla Finance (ABFL), L&T Finance, Poonawala Fincorp, and SMFG India Credit are among those extending credit to small businesses, harnessing the technology backbone offered by payment firms such as BharatPe, Paytm and PhonePe.Read More
Private equity firms are increasingly using “continuation vehicles” to sell companies to themselves, booking paper gains amid a backlog of unsold businesses. This strategy allows firms to wait for better market conditions, but investors worry about questionable valuations and unrealistic projections, as exemplified by the bankruptcies of Wheel Pros and United Site Services.Read More
Gold prices surged past $4,500 an ounce, driven by expectations of looser US monetary policy and ongoing geopolitical tensions. This safe-haven asset has seen a significant annual rise, fueled by central bank buying, de-dollarization trends, and ETF inflows. Investors can access gold through spot markets, futures, exchange-traded products, or physical bars and coins.Read More
Asian stocks saw a slight rise on Friday. Japanese and South Korean markets gained as others remained closed for holidays. Silver reached a record high, and gold neared its all-time peak. This movement extends a year-end rally. Investors are watching for a ‘Santa Claus Rally’ to push stocks higher. China’s yuan strengthened past 7 per...Read More
Indian investors, especially younger ones, purchased an estimated 12 tonnes of digital gold from January to November, driven by accessibility and fractional ownership. However, demand slowed after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) warned that the product was unregulated, prompting industry players to call for a new regulatory framework.Read More
Japan’s two-year government bond yields surged to their highest since 1996 following a weak auction. Investors are concerned the Bank of Japan might need to hike rates more aggressively to combat inflation and bolster the yen.Read More
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