China's central bank may not cut rates soon. This is despite the expected rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. Policymakers are balancing economic growth with stock market concerns. They want to avoid a repeat of past market crashes. Weak economic data is increasing pressure for stimulus. However, a hot stock market complicates the decision.
Amidst inflationary pressures and fluctuating G-Sec yields, bond investors should exercise caution. Sandip Raichura suggests a barbell approach, advising a mix of short-term, gilt, and corporate bond funds to navigate evolving interest rate dynamics. He also highlights the potential of fixed income as a hedge during volatile market phases.
V. Srivatsa of UTI AMC is strategically reducing exposure to financial services within the UTI Large & Mid Cap Fund due to rising valuations. While maintaining a focus on stability and growth, the fund is selectively diversifying into other sectors.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Thursday that there would be no Palestinian state, speaking at a signing ceremony for a major settlement project in the occupied West Bank. All of Israel's settlements in the West Bank, occupied since 1967, are considered illegal under international law, regardless of whether they have Israeli planning permission.
Austere Systems' IPO received massive subscription. The shares are ready to debut on the Bombay Stock Exchange SME platform this Friday. The IPO was booked 1,077 times. It is one of the most sought-after small-cap issues. The IPO will fund capital expenditure and general corporate purposes.
Wall Street's main indexes achieved record-high closes, propelled by gains in Tesla and Micron Technology. U.S. inflation and jobless data have strengthened expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut this month. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all reached new peaks, with materials and healthcare sectors leading the gains.
