At multi-year highs: These 4 stocks witness 5-year swing high breakout

In the Nifty500 pack, we have collated a list of four stocks that witnessed a 5-year swing high at the close on October 1, suggesting bullishness in counters, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data.A 5-year swing high represents the highest price a stock has reached within a five-year timeframe. This level acts as a significant […]

Fed hawks and doves: What US central bankers are saying

U.S. central bankers reduced the interest rate target by half a percentage point in September. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that this significant reduction shows confidence in reaching the 2% inflation target, and it should not indicate future cut rates’ pace. Policymakers are divided between focusing on inflation risks and labor market concerns.

Japanese stocks rise as PM’s comment weakens Yen

The yen tumbled about 2% against the dollar Wednesday, its worst day since June 2022, after Shigeru Ishiba said the economy isn’t ready for another hike. The currency fluctuated near 146.50 per dollar Thursday, near its weakest level in a month.

Trade volumes in decline, likely to fall further with Sebi’s curbs

The average daily trading volume (ADTV) in the equity segment of both BSE and NSE combined dropped 21% in September to ₹1.30 lakh crore, compared to June’s turnover of ₹1.65 lakh crore per day. Between July and September, the benchmark Nifty, Nifty Midcap 150 and Nifty Smallcap 150 rallied between 7% and 7.5%.