Japanese government bonds experienced a decline, pushing benchmark yields to a 17-year high amid concerns over the potential size of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s stimulus package. While a 20-year bond auction showed continued investor interest, the overall market sentiment reflects apprehension about significant fiscal expansion.Read More

Bitcoin bounced 4% from recent lows to around $91,775 as whale holdings hit a four-month high. Over the past day, Bitcoin gained 1.68% and Ethereum rose 2%, while major altcoins climbed about 5% except Tron and Hyperliquid, which fell up to 4%. The global crypto market cap increased 1.43% to $3.15 trillion.Read More

Indian companies are showing signs of earnings improvement following Q2 results, with six brokers anticipating steadier profit growth in upcoming quarters. While large-cap stocks appear safer, margins may have peaked. Analysts are optimistic but cautious, with around 50 buy-rated stocks identified across various sectors, including banking, autos, and IT.Read More

U.S. jobless claims rose amid weak hiring and delayed labour data following a government shutdown. Housing sentiment remains low due to affordability pressures and high mortgage rates, with recovery expected only by mid-2026.Read More

Tenneco Clean Air India shares: Tenneco Clean Air India made a strong market debut, listing at a 27% premium on the NSE and 25.4% on the BSE. The Rs 3,600-crore IPO, an entirely offer-for-sale issue, saw heavy institutional interest, with overall subscription at 61.79 times, led by QIBs at 174.78 times. The robust response highlights...Read More

Alchemy Capital’s Alok Agarwal says India’s markets are entering a stronger phase as midcaps deliver robust earnings and the India–US trade deal nears completion. With Nifty 500 posting its best growth in six quarters, Agarwal prefers midcaps, PSU banks, defence, power and capital market stocks for their superior visibility and valuations anchored by strong PEG...Read More

India and the US are nearing a trade deal, potentially resolving tariff issues and boosting export-oriented sectors. This development could lead to positive investor sentiment, with ten identified stocks showing significant upside potential, ranging from 12% to 34%.Read More

Shares of Waaree Energies fell up to 6% after Income Tax officials visited its facilities for an investigation. The company, which reported strong Q2 net profit growth of 133% to Rs 842 crore, confirmed full cooperation with authorities. An interim dividend of Rs 2/share was recently paid.Read More

Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries fell in September for the first time in six months, with Japan and China showing contrasting trends. While Japan increased its holdings to the highest level since 2022, China continued reducing exposure amid economic pressures. Overall capital inflows into the U.S. remained strong, supported by robust foreign buying in equities.Read More

India’s primary market is poised for a blockbuster 2026, with projections of nearly Rs 1.77 lakh crore in IPO fundraising. Key listings expected include Reliance Jio, NSE, Flipkart, PhonePe, and SBI MF, potentially reshaping the market landscape with significant institutional and retail interest.Read More