India’s investment in US government securities hit a new high of $241.9 billion in June, marking the third consecutive month of increased exposure. This is up from $237.8 billion in May and is higher than the year-ago June figure of $235.4 billion. Japan remains the largest holder of U.S. securities, with more than $1.11 trillion, … Read more
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 21,201 crore from Indian equity markets in August, marking a sharp turnaround from their recent inflows. The outflow is attributed to a combination of global economic uncertainties and domestic factors. In July, foreign investors had invested Rs 32,365 crore, following an earlier inflow of Rs 26,565 crore in … Read more
Debt securities investors: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced a proposal to introduce a liquidity window facility for investors in debt securities, with an aim to improve liquidity in the corporate bond market, especially for retail investors. The draft circular, published on Friday, outlines a regulated mechanism that would allow issuers … Read more
Stocks rally: U.S. stocks are staging a remarkable rebound, boosted by renewed hopes for a soft landing for the economy as recent data eases fears of a recession. The S&P 500 index is up more than 6% since Aug. 5, rebounding from its biggest three-day drop in more than two years. The positive momentum is … Read more
2 minutes reading time Last update: August 17, 2024 | 15:30 IS Markets regulator Sebi has proposed to expand the sustainable finance framework in the securities market by introducing a new category of financial instruments. This category will include social bonds, sustainable bonds and sustainability-linked bonds, in addition to the current green debt securities. It … Read more
In the last trading session of the week, Indian stock markets witnessed a significant rally, overcoming the negative sentiment that prevailed during the Independence Day week. The Bombay Stock Exchange’s 30-share sensitive index (Sensex) rose 1,331 points, or 1.68 per cent, to close at 80,436.84, while the broader Nifty 50 index of the National Stock … Read more
In July, new home prices in China fell at their fastest pace in nearly a decade, highlighting the persistent challenges facing the property sector despite a raft of supportive policies from Beijing. The ongoing property market slump has cast a shadow over the world’s second-largest economy, with experts now questioning the viability of China’s 5% … Read more
Japan’s economic growth: Japan’s economy rebounded strongly in the second quarter of 2024, expanding at an annualized rate of 3.1%, beating expectations and reinforcing the case for further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan (BOJ). This solid growth, driven by a surge in private consumption, contrasts sharply with a revised contraction of 2.3% … Read more
Holidays in the stock market:The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain closed on Thursday, August 15, in observance of Independence Day 2024. As a result, there will be no trading activity in the Indian stock market on that day. All market segments including equity, derivatives, and securities lending and … Read more
3 minutes reading time Last update: August 14, 2024 | 18:57 IS Focused funds, which manage concentrated portfolios of less than 30 stocks, have seen outflows in seven of the last eight months, taking out a net total of Rs 2,700 crore. According to experts, the outflows could be the result of a combination of … Read more
