Foreign portfolio investors significantly boosted their primary market investments in October, channeling $1.2 billion amid substantial IPOs. This marks the fourth consecutive month of greater primary than secondary market investment. Overall FPI inflows turned positive in October, reaching $1.7 billion, driven by a buoyant market and festive sentiment.
Oil Price Today (August 26): Crude oil tanks 6% in two days to hover near $85. What’s behind the decline?
Brent crude futures were down $2.35, or 2.65%, at $86 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.94, or 2.36%, to $80.42.