Oil Price Today (October 9): Crude oil dips 1% to $103 as Trump rules out Iran attack before midterm elections. What are analysts saying?
Brent crude fell 1% to $103, while West Tax Intermediate was down 0.75% to $90.5. In the previous session, Brent crude futures settled $4.08, or 4.1%, higher at $104.28 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude gained $3.21, or 3.6%, to close at $91.49. Both contracts rose more than $5 a barrel at one […]
Rising oil, weak rupee and rate fears hammer Dalal Street; VIX jumps 10%
On Thursday, Indian equities faced a significant sell-off, leading to declines in both Sensex and Nifty. The Sensex dropped by 1,045.46 points, while Nifty fell by 371.25 points. The decline resulted in a market capitalisation loss of nearly ₹10 lakh crore. Global concerns such as elevated oil prices and interest rate increases are impacting investor […]
RBI’s sell-buy swaps slow rupee’s fall but push up forward premiums, making hedging costlier for foreign investors
The Reserve Bank of India is engaged in dollar sell-buy swaps to stabilize the rupee’s value. However, this has resulted in higher forward premiums, making it expensive for foreign investors to hedge. As a consequence, some foreign investments in rupee-denominated assets may decline. Additionally, companies are opting to borrow in rupees and exchange for dollars […]
BoE to put barn owls, bees on future notes
The Bank of England is embracing a new approach by swapping out renowned Britons on banknotes for images of local wildlife like barn owls, bumblebees, and hedgehogs. This initiative follows a public consultation with around 500,000 participants voting on animal preferences. Despite a decline in cash transactions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, some Britons are eager […]
Global Market Today: Asian stocks drop on tech jitters, oil edges lower
The MSCI Asia Pacific equities index edged 0.1% lower early Friday. Japan’s Nikkei fell over 1%, with Softbank Group Corp. declining more than 5%. The regional moves came after the Nasdaq 100 Index sank 1.4%, its worst day in seven weeks, while a US gauge of chipmakers slumped 3.4%. The S&P 500 Index dropped 0.5%. […]
Jane Street hits back at Sebi’s allegations, says ‘regulator changed the goal posts’
Jane Street’s counsel challenged the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s claims regarding its trading strategy and actions. The firm has paid the amount requested by SEBI, even before a hearing took place. Jane Street halted its trading in India and questioned the regulator’s focus on large trade volumes. Complaints received by SEBI were discussed, […]
JM Financial tops investment banking league table in H1 FY27 with Rs 75,775 crore
Domestic investment banks experienced significant success in achieving equity fundraising in HY27. JM Financial, ICICI Securities, and SBI Capital Markets led the transactions during this period. A total of 116 IPOs and QIPs were conducted, a notable increase from the prior year. The equity amount raised rose by 40%, reaching nearly Rs 1.7 lakh crore. […]
Surging bond yields likely to slash banks’ treasury income
Banks are expected to report a nearly 60% decline in treasury income for the July-September quarter. Analysts predict treasury gains to decrease from ₹13,100 crore last year to ₹5,500 crore this year. Rising government bond yields have negatively impacted investment portfolios, leading to lower gains. Public sector banks will feel a more pronounced effect due […]
GQG Partners sells Rs 24,400 cr worth of Indian stocks in 2026; ITC, Adani shares among key exits
GQG Partners has recently executed a block deal, offloading ITC shares worth approximately ₹9,395 crore. The firm has also downplayed its presence in several Adani Group enterprises this year, while simultaneously ramping up investments in JSW Energy and JSW Steel during the June quarter. In total, GQG has scaled back investments worth around ₹24,400 crore […]