French bond spread at highest since 2012 as default insurance spikes

Amid rising investor concerns surrounding France’s fiscal health leading up to next year’s elections, risk premiums on French government bonds have surged to levels not seen since the euro zone debt crisis. The country grapples with a tough budget situation, prompting plans for a substantial savings initiative aimed at mitigating the increasing budget deficit, which […]

US Federal Reserve’s Michelle Bowman says changes to bank stress test coming soon

The Federal Reserve will soon vote on revamped bank stress tests. These changes aim for greater transparency and predictability for lenders. More details about testing models will be disclosed to the public. Results from two recent tests will determine capital buffer requirements. This overhaul is part of broader capital rule adjustments.

Lenskart block deal: Platinum Jasmine may offload 1.7% Rs 2,047 cr stake

Bitcoin has gained 61.7% over five years, outperforming Ethereum and Solana, which declined 26.2% and 27.9%. Analysts attribute Bitcoin’s lead to institutional adoption, ETF flows, liquidity and scarcity, while Ethereum and Solana remain more sensitive to network activity and crypto narratives.

AI’s 3 musketeers hit the brakes: Why Chris Wood sees midcaps back in favour

India’s domestic economy is showing resilience despite geopolitical and energy risks, with stronger bank credit, corporate lending and earnings growth. Jefferies’ Chris Wood sees a potential reversal in the AI trade as another catalyst for global investors to refocus on India. He also favours mid- and small-caps, while highlighting domestic flows, gold loans and energy […]

Last day to buy Bharat Dynamics, other stocks for dividends

As per Sebi’s T+1 settlement norm, investors need to buy a company’s shares at least one trading day before the record date to ensure the shares are credited to their demat accounts in time, and they become eligible for the corporate action.