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The Bank of Canada cut interest rates Wednesday for the first time since launching a historic hiking cycle to combat inflation in March 2022, marking a significant shift in monetary policy that could open the door to additional cuts in the coming months.

job market recovery temporarily and send some potential investors into a wait-and-watch mode, said recruiters and economists. The job market is driven by sentiment and there will be a question mark over bullishness till a new normal is established, as the BJP returns to power with the help of coalition partners who will now have a stronger voice and a bigger say in any policy decisions. Investors, especially those looking to set up big projects, will be wary about instability.

China announced plans on Wednesday to better measure the carbon content of its products — a key step in reaching its own climate goals and meeting tougher carbon standards overseas.

The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point on Wednesday, marking a significant turning point in the central bank’s efforts to tame inflation.

Election Results 2024: Here's what to expect from Indian stock market and what should be your trading strategyMarket analysts had anticipated PSU, defence, railways and renewable energy stocks to outperform post elections. However, experts are now skeptical as the election outcomes fell short of expectations, leaving the BJP in a position where it must rely on the NDA alliance to establish a government, causing concern among investors.Brokerage firm Emkay Global recommended investors to switch from PSUs and Capital Goods to FMCG stocks."We see Narendra Modi returning as PM but in changed circumstances.

reforms under a coalition government owing to increased reliance on allies this time compared to the single-party majority seen in the previous two terms. As such, the broad policy direction may not materially change, but a potential tug-of-a-war between driving consumption and capital expenditure (capex) could keep equity investors on tenterhooks. Kotak Institutional Equities expects the new government to continue with its investment-led economic agenda, but it may tweak its priorities to support consumption and employment.

A historic European Central Bank meeting this week may be the catalyst that drives regional equities to new peaks.

Why is Indian stock market rising after TDP leader Chandrababu Naidu's statement?Comments from top brokerage firms that the election outcome was a short-term trigger for the market and had no material impact on long-term growth prospects also appeared to boost market sentiment.

The people who experience the US economy disagree with the people who measure it, and the most likely reason is inflation: Most Americans still see it as a major problem, while economists don’t. But this debate recently veered from economics to semantics. Has the common definition of ‘inflation’ changed, and do economists just need to accept it? Felix Salmon of Axios answers ‘yes’ to both questions.

«I think the best thing is to wait, wait for two-three days, let everything settle down. It is a very strong coalition. It is not a weak coalition. It is not that 30 parties are coming together with 2-2-3-3 seats which is the case of the opposition right now and trying to inch up a coalition,» says Sunil Singhania, Founder, Abakkus Asset Manager. How would you rate the market now given that there would be a change of gear both in terms of risk, PE and also in terms of how the economy would now move for next five years? Yes, I think the verdict is slightly lower than what markets expected but you have to also look at it from the perspective that till last week I think markets were expecting NDA to get 300 to 325 seats and BJP somewhere in the region of 270 to 290 seats.

NDA, the actual vote count so far shows a considerable decline (240 for BJP alone vs 302 in 2019). This effectively highlights the formation of a weaker alliance government in the offing, thereby reducing the dominance of the BJP. This will mark the return of the coalition government politics in India. Political economy to dominate policies: BJP is expected to face an increasingly disproportionate impact from the alliance partners thereby compromising the bargaining power significantly. Also, compared to the previous two election periods of 2014 and 2019, the influence of the opposition has grown stronger.

As India looks set for a third Lok Sabha term under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the nation is poised to solidify its status as a global climate leader. India’s rising role in global environmental stewardship will be driven by the PM’s visionary ‘Panchamrit’ strategy. This initiative, combined with India’s impressive climate action, can set a benchmark for the world in sustainable development and innovative solutions.

ANI report.“Not ruling out using US military force. There's a distinction between deploying on the ground, air power and naval power," he said during the exclusive interview conducted at the White House on May 28, as quoted by ANI.Biden also said that he had communicated to Chinese President Xi Jinping that the United States would not seek independence for Taiwan, which was in line with Washington's long-standing agreement with Beijing.

Ajeet Dogra, Jammu, Jammu and KashmirInvestors looking at the Nifty Consumer Index are presented with a strategic approach to investing in the essential sectors that fuel India's everyday life. The index's performance is closely watched by market enthusiasts and investors, as it provides insights into the consumer sector's health, which is a significant contributor to India's gross domestic product.The index offers exposure to top gainers and steady performers in the consumption space, making it an attractive option for those seeking to tap into India's growth story.

Maldives gained traction in India, with many people canceling their vacation plans to the island nation after Maldivian ministers made derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Several tourism-related businesses in India supported the boycott and ceased their services in the Maldives.

U.S. stocks held relatively steady after a report suggested the job market is cooling

market for share sales including initial public offerings, and as elections come to a close, a bumper crop of deals is poised to set a record as investors seek to tap the rapid growth in the region’s third-largest economy. About $3.9 billion has been raised in India via IPOs so far this year, more than double the same period in 2023, and a tally that’s higher than the combined amount raised in South Korea and Hong Kong, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

India's economic fundamentals remain robust, investment bank Nomura said on Wednesday after the results of the country's general elections paved the way for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third consecutive term in office. Modi is poised to form the government for a third consecutive term with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) getting a majority in the Lok Sabha, notwithstanding crushing losses in three Hindi heartland states after a bitterly fought election that was projected as a referendum on his popularity.

Just back from a visit to Ukraine, a U.S. Treasury official is describing a country whose wartime economy has proven resilient in the face of Russia’s invasion, and he says U.S. and allied budget assistance is designed to help Ukraine combat corruption...

India’s stock market tumbled on Tuesday as Lok Sabha election results showed the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) underperforming exit-poll predictions. The S&P BSE Sensex closed 5.7% lower, having fallen as much as 8.2% in intraday trade.

SINGAPORE — Customers in Asia-Pacific have picked their favorite banks as lenders scramble to meet consumer expectations in a fast-changing environment.