Posts in category Economic Times
Gold prices climb to record high on US rate-cut optimism (20-05-2024)
Data last week offered the U.S. Federal Reserve good news on two fronts, but policymakers haven't openly shifted views yet about the timing of rate cuts investors are convinced will start this year.
Why did the RBI reject most bids in the bond buyback programme? (20-05-2024)
India's sovereign bond market buzzes with the Reserve Bank of India's buyback operation, easing debt repayment pressure and lowering interest costs. The operation injects liquidity into the banking system, influencing monetary policy and interest rate decisions.
Big funds bet the ‘anything but bonds’ trade is poised to end (20-05-2024)
Big US bond investors, including mutual fund managers, are aggressively moving funds into long-dated notes, expecting gains from interest rate cuts. Research by JPMorgan Chase shows the top 20 managers increasing duration by piling into high-grade corporate bonds to avoid negative carry. The allure of long-dated corporate bonds is growing as markets anticipate Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Asia shares touch two-year top as China plans property boost (20-05-2024)
Brent crude futures touched a one-week high of $84.14 a barrel in early trade, with the crash, in heavy fog, of a helicopter carrying Iran's president drawing traders' attention to the Middle East. Gold hovered close to a record high at $2,423 an ounce.
Oil prices climb amid uncertainty over Iran president’s fate (20-05-2024)
Brent rose 26 cents, or 0.3% to $84.24 a barrel by 0049 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) gained 15 cents, or 0.2% to $80.21 a barrel.
Divergence in foreign and local bets hints at a volatile future (20-05-2024)
Foreign fund managers are cautious about Dalal Street's prospects amidst election uncertainty, while domestic investors are optimistic about Nifty. Global interest in Chinese stocks affects foreign investments. FPIs, retail investors, and HNIs hold divergent positions. Concerns over NDA performance and market valuations impact strategies. Market indicators signal potential risks and opportunities.
From Tokyo to New York, stock markets are on a record-hitting spree around the world (19-05-2024)
Equity markets worldwide are experiencing highs. In the US, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indexes hit records this week, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40,000 for the first time ever. Meanwhile, the biggest bourses in Europe, Canada, Brazil, India, Japan and Australia are currently at or near their peaks.
Unconventional market signals: Unveiling special opportunities in investing for superior returns (19-05-2024)
By embracing a more nuanced approach to investing and staying vigilant for special situations, retail investors can position themselves to capitalize on opportunities that often get overlooked. By understanding and capitalizing on special opportunities such as demergers or spinoffs, holding company discounts, and promoter buying, investors can generate superior returns as these strategies have a positive historical track record.
These 8 penny stocks surged upto 80% in a week (19-05-2024)
ETMarkets highlights 8 penny stocks showcasing share price growth ranging from 15-80% throughout the week. Our selection criteria prioritized stocks with a market capitalization below Rs 1000 crore and a share price under Rs 20.
FPIs aggressively selling India stocks, offloaded over Rs 28,000 crore with 10 days to go in May (19-05-2024)
The selling spree in Indian stock markets by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned aggressive in May, partly attributable to a strong US dollar, sticky inflation particularly in the food segment, and poll outcome-related anxieties.