Oil Price Today (November 4): Crude oil falls below $104 ahead of US midterm elections outcome. What are analysts saying?
Crude oil price : Oil prices experienced a slight dip on Wednesday as traders kept a close eye on the US midterm elections. Brent crude futures fell to $103.21 per barrel, with US WTI crude also seeing a decrease to $95.42. Despite an unexpected drop in US crude inventories, the unpredictable situation in the Middle […]
Corporates rush to raise over Rs 17,000 crore as yields ease
Corporate debt issuances have seen significant growth as many companies seek to capitalize on favorable borrowing conditions. The aggregate debt proposed to be raised this week surpasses Rs 17,000 crore. Experts suggest that current bond yields below 7.30% may not remain stable for long. The outcome of upcoming US midterm elections may influence future market […]
Global Market Today: Asian shares retreat as US futures slide on Midterm election bets
Contracts for the S&P 500 Index dropped 0.3%, erasing an initial gain of 0.5%, while those for the Nasdaq 100 declined 0.6%. The dollar dropped against most of its Group-of-10 peers and the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note fell four basis points to 4.92%. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index dropped 0.2% even as […]
US mid-terms may help D-Street break free from geopolitical overhang
The upcoming US mid-term elections will potentially influence global markets and trade policies. Investors are closely watching whether the outcomes will ease uncertainties regarding tariffs and immigration. The results could shape the policy direction and affect the sentiment of global investors. Analysts suggest that the focus should remain on domestic earnings growth and financial flows.
Explained: Why Sebi wants mutual fund investors to switch to direct plans
Sebi has directed mutual fund houses to make direct plans the default option on digital platforms. This change will take effect from November 1, when investors will see direct plans pre-selected for investment. Direct plans have lower expense ratios compared to regular plans, benefiting long-term investors through compounded returns. These changes aim to reduce conflicts […]
Sebi imposes Rs 40 lakh penalty on two brokers in Axis Mutual Fund front-running case
Securities and Exchange Board of India has imposed penalties on two stockbroking firms over regulatory violations. Woodstock Broking and Marfatia Stock Broking allowed unauthorized access to their trading terminals. This access facilitated front-running trades by Prijesh Kurani, who operated from Dubai. The investigation revealed insider information was shared regarding Axis Mutual Fund’s trades. The regulatory […]
RBI eases forex rules for services exports and imports
The changes form part of the Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) which came into effect from October 1, 2026. Under the amended regulations, a resident individual exporting services will be deemed to have submitted the Export Declaration Form, or EDF, once the individual provides the authorised dealer bank with the […]