Incomplete transmission could delay rate reversal by RBI
High food inflation and incomplete transmission of the 250 basis point policy rate hikes since May 2022 could delay the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) rate cut. Transmission through loan and deposit rates varied between 111 and 245 bps until May 2024, except for loans linked to external benchmarks, which had immediate full transmission.
High-speed traders, short sellers face growing Asia crackdown
The controversial nature of such restrictions is on full display in South Korea, where a short-selling ban hurt its attempts to win an upgrade from MSCI Inc. These developments show the difficulties policymakers have in keeping up with increasingly sophisticated trading strategies and their impact on financial markets, a challenge that’s only set to grow […]
Oil India among 10 stocks in focus this week for bonus issues, stock splits, and buybacks
Oil India and Vertoz Advertising, among other companies, are set to be in the spotlight this week as they near their record dates for bonus issues, stock splits, buybacks, and demergers. The record date, determined by each company, determines eligibility for these corporate actions, requiring shares to be held in a Demat account on that […]
‘Boring’ Bitcoin sends weekend trading volume to all-time lows
Bitcoin’s weekend trading volume hit an all-time low of 16% in 2024, influenced by the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs aligning trading hours with traditional exchanges. This shift has decreased price volatility, indicating Bitcoin’s evolution into a more stable asset for investors.
F&O Talk: Go long in Nifty, Bank Nifty with buying on declines, says Shilpa Rout of Prabhudas Lilladher
“The trade is undoubtedly on the long side. However, it would be quite prudent to exercise some degree of caution now. Since the FIIs’ net long is currently at an all-time high of 82%, they can begin to rise in the short. After all, mining and longs can occur. In that scenario, Nifty may potentially […]