Investors are closely watching U.S. consumer spending this week, especially Black Friday sales, as the stock market faces a grim November. With limited recent data due to a government shutdown, early holiday shopping signals will be crucial for assessing the economy’s health and potential Federal Reserve rate decisions.Read More

The Bank of Japan is signaling a near-term interest rate hike, with a board member suggesting a decision is imminent and won’t wait for next year’s wage talks. This follows recent comments from the Governor, indicating growing momentum for an increase to address persistent inflation and normalize borrowing costs. The central bank aims to manage...Read More

Indian banks have successfully adopted the new SWIFT ISO 20022 messaging standard. This achievement places them ahead of the global average. The Ministry of Finance and Reserve Bank of India drove this initiative. All Indian banks are now ready for cross-border payments under the new framework. This ensures smooth operations and avoids potential disruptions and...Read More

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to review its mutual fund and stock broker regulations next month. Key proposals include unbundling broking fees and updating stock broker rules, which were framed 30 years ago. Sebi aims to streamline compliance and enhance ease of doing business.Read More

Bharti Telecom is set to raise between ₹8,500 and ₹9,000 crore through a bond sale. This move aims to refinance existing borrowings for the holding company of Bharti Airtel. The company plans to issue bonds with two and three-year maturities. This is a normal refinancing of maturing bonds. Institutional investors are expected to participate in...Read More

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is considering including real estate investment trusts (REITs) in market indices to enhance liquidity and appeal. Sebi is also exploring ways to expand investment options for REITs and infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs), while working to boost investor awareness and participation in these nascent asset classes.Read More

Indian markets surged Friday as traders anticipated a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month, boosting sentiment. Despite weekly losses amid tech valuation worries, Nvidia saw a jump on potential China sales. Fed officials offered mixed signals on rate policy, creating market anticipation for the December meeting’s outcome.Read More

In a dramatic trading session on Friday, the Indian Rupee fell to its lowest level ever against the US Dollar, breaching the 89 mark. This unexpected decline unfolded in the closing hour, with traders highlighting several issues: insufficient intervention from the Reserve Bank of India, delays in crucial trade agreements, and an increasing trade deficit.Read More

Indian stock markets saw a dip on Friday, following global trends. Concerns over technology stock valuations and potential US interest rate hikes impacted investor sentiment. Despite a cautious mood, analysts suggest the Nifty may soon reach new highs. Foreign investors were net sellers, while domestic investors bought shares. The market awaits clarity on the US-India...Read More

Big Tech firms are borrowing heavily to fund AI infrastructure. This shift from using cash reserves worries investors. The trend signals a new, riskier phase for AI. Companies with weaker finances are now involved. Interconnected deals create systemic risk. Valuations for major tech firms are also declining due to this unease.Read More