Japanese Yen Rallies to 4-month High on BoJ Policy Tweak, Asia FX Slips
Most Asian currencies fell slightly on Tuesday as fears of a potential recession persisted, while the Japanese yen rallied past its peers after the Bank of Japan tweaked its ultra-dovish policy, drumming up hopes for an eventual pivot. The yen jumped 2.7% to 133.14...
Asia FX Hunkers Down Ahead of Fed Meeting, Dollar Slips
Most Asian currencies moved little on Wednesday as caution kicked in ahead of a widely expected interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, while the dollar fell amid hopes that the central bank will espouse a less hawkish outlook. The Japanese yen bucked the...
Sensex Sheds Nearly 100 Points, Nifty Hovers At 17,850; IT Shares Weak
The domestic stock markets have opened on a cautious note in the absence of any positive cues from the global front. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes ended lower on Monday as tech shares weighed on equities in the quarter's final week and stocks...
Lock-in Ends But Nykaa Sees no Selling Pressure, Thanks to Bonus Issue Masterstroke By Falguni Nayar
Despite pre-IPO shareholders’ lock-in period coming to an end, Nykaa is seeing no selling pressure in trade today (November 10), on account of the bonus issue announced by the cosmetics-to-fashion retailer. This is a masterstroke by investment banker-turned-entrepreneur Falguni Nayar to stem a potential...
TURBULENCE IN THE BOND MARKET: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR INVESTORS?
Risk-reward is looking favourable for investors as absolute yields have risen considerably over the past six months and now give a reasonable safety cushion to absorb mark to market volatility Year 2022 is proving to be yet another year dominated by unprecedented events causing...
Dow Futures Trade Steady, After Nasdaq Posts 3-Session Win Streak
U.S. stock futures were trading in a tight range during Tuesday’s evening session, after major benchmark averages finished higher as investors continue their rotation toward tech stocks ahead of key CPI data and major bank earnings later this week. By 18:30 ET (23:30 GMT)...
Oil Languishes Below $80 as Recession Fears Outweigh Tighter Supply
Oil hovered near a one-year low on Wednesday as increasing concerns over U.S. economic health and the Federal Reserve largely offset positive supply-side signals from a bigger-than-expected draw in crude inventories. A growing number of Wall Street banks warned of a potential recession in...
Dow Futures Tick Higher After Indices Post Their Worst Week Since June
US. stock futures were trading slightly higher during Sunday’s evening deals, after major benchmark indices posted their greatest weekly losses in 3 months, with investors remaining cautious amid persistent inflation fears ahead of Federal Reserve’s two-day meeting and rate decision later this week.
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Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Directs civic Body to Beautify Mumbai AheSad of G20 Meeting
Eknath Shinde asked Mumbai civic authorities to depute 5,000 "Swatchhta Doots" (cleanliness ambassadors) and undertake beautification of the city. Ahead of a G20 Council meeting in Mumbai, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has asked the local civic body to launch a beautification drive in...
Asia FX Mixed as Fed Caution offsets Optimism Over Slowing Inflation
Most Asian currencies kept to a tight range on Wednesday in anticipation of an interest rate hike and more cues on monetary policy from the Federal Reserve, although sentiment was somewhat lifted by softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data. Most regional units rose on Tuesday after...