The dollar faces pressure as US economic data approaches. A potential government shutdown looms, possibly delaying jobs reports. This uncertainty complicates Federal Reserve rate decisions. Investors seek more clues on the US economy. Other currencies show gains. Australia’s central bank will announce its rate decision soon.Read More

Oil prices fell as Iraq’s Kurdistan region restarted crude exports via Turkey. This adds to global supplies. OPEC+ also plans another oil output hike in November. Brent and WTI crude futures slipped one percent. This follows price increases last week. Ukraine’s drone attacks had cut Russia’s fuel exports.Read More

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Asian markets opened cautiously Monday as investors eyed a potential U.S. government shutdown, which could delay key economic data and marginally impact the Fed’s October rate cut decision. Despite this, S&P 500 futures rose, while gold neared a record high and oil prices slipped on increased supply.Read More

Microfinance business is significantly impacting small finance banks like ESAF, Suryoday, and Utkarsh, with nearly a fifth of their microloan books under severe stress. This deterioration in asset quality, driven by high unsecured microloans, is weighing heavily on their profitability and has led to rating downgrades and losses for some.Read More

India’s central bank has set a September 30 deadline for Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, to list publicly. Classified as an upper-layer shadow bank, Tata Sons faces this mandate under new RBI regulations for large NBFCs. The group, however, argues it’s not ready and has sought deregistration, creating a significant regulatory...Read More

Equity markets faced significant selling pressure last week, tumbling over 2.5% and ending a three-week winning streak. The upcoming week is data-heavy, with RBI policy and derivatives expiry expected to fuel volatility. FIIs net sold shares, while the rupee rebounded from its all-time low.Read More

Markets extended their losing streak for the sixth consecutive session, with the Nifty approaching key support levels, prompting analysts to advise caution. Meanwhile, Waaree Energies confirmed its expansion plans despite a US tariff probe, HDFC Bank’s Dubai branch faced client onboarding restrictions, and Tata Motors announced a new MD & CEO.Read More

Indian equities saw an unusual year. They lagged global peers despite strong economic fundamentals. High valuations and foreign outflows impacted performance. Domestic investors, however, showed strong support. Households now own more of the market. Caution is advised due to current valuations. Retail investors should focus on disciplined asset allocation. Large caps offer better comfort.Read More

The Centre will borrow ₹6.77 lakh crore in the October 2025-March 2026 period, slightly lower than ₹6.82 lakh crore indicated earlier, as per the details released on Friday.Read More