Global markets opened subdued as investors adopted a cautious stance. US equity futures edged lower, mirroring a lackluster Wall Street session. Investors are keenly awaiting economic data and Federal Reserve policy signals. The yen weakened against the dollar, prompting warnings from Japanese authorities. Oil prices extended their decline. Attention is also on the US government shutdown’s resolution.
ETMarkets Smart Talk| India’s IPO boom far from over: $20 billion pipeline seen in 2026, explains Maulik Patel
India’s capital markets are poised for a strong 2026, with IPO momentum expected to continue and an estimated $20 billion in fundraising. Robust domestic liquidity,