Japan’s Nikkei closed slightly lower as tourism stocks tumbled following China’s travel warning amid escalating Taiwan tensions. Retailers like Isetan Mitsukoshi and Shiseido saw significant drops. However, technology and financial stocks provided some support, with Tokyo Electron and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group posting gains.Read More

Recent Q2 earnings reveal a mixed market outlook. Banking and financial services show strength. Tata Motors presents a varied performance, with electric vehicles positive but passenger vehicles facing hurdles. Information technology firms benefited from currency gains but may see challenges ahead. Investors should focus selectively on opportunities.Read More

UAE developer Arada, backed by Gulf royalty, is acquiring an 80% stake in London’s Thameside West mixed-use project, valued at £2.5 billion. This significant move, following their UK business launch, aims to deliver over 5,000 homes, with construction starting in 2027. Arada’s chairman expressed strong confidence in London’s global appeal.Read More

Groww’s founder Lalit Keshre has joined the billionaire ranks with his stake valued at nearly Rs 9,400 crore, following the company’s impressive 68% share price surge post-IPO. Keshre emphasized the listing’s focus on trust and accountability, aiming to strengthen the brand, expand infrastructure, and scale new businesses for long-term growth.Read More

Global markets are turning volatile as the odds of a December Fed rate cut collapse from 70% to 40%, warns Standard Chartered’s Steve Englander. With weak holiday hiring, sticky inflation and hawkish FOMC signals, equities face Fed-driven risk-off sentiment. Englander says policy uncertainty—not earnings—will steer markets through year-end, raising the risk of sharper corrections.Read More

FIIs are boosting stakes in select high-margin smallcaps, with nine stocks delivering 25% to 300% returns in CY25, including two multibaggers.Read More

Market expert Nischal Maheshwari shares insights on current market trends. He highlights growth companies and those ready for execution. Investors should be selective, especially in sectors with high valuations. Asian Paints is seen as a trading bounce. Healthcare offers earnings momentum but requires careful stock selection. Data centres present a nascent opportunity, with EPC contractors...Read More

New Reserve Bank of India measures to aid exporters, including a longer window to bring back foreign earnings, could weaken the rupee. Bankers suggest this flexibility might encourage exporters to delay converting dollars, reducing immediate supply. This comes as India’s trade faces challenges from U.S. tariffs, impacting exports to its largest market.Read More

Bitcoin tumbled nearly 10% in the past week to $95,000 as extreme fear swept the market, erasing $1.1 trillion in 41 days. Ethereum dropped 12%, while other major altcoins fell over 16%. Market volatility surged amid heavy liquidations, ETF outflows and profit-taking.Read More

New Zealand’s housing market shows signs of stability. Home prices saw a rise in October compared to September. Sales volumes also climbed. This indicates a positive shift in market confidence. The spring season contributed to increased activity. Most regions experienced better-than-expected performance.Read More