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Deven Choksey, MD, DRChoksey FinServ Pvt. Ltd., says “one should not be getting euphoric in EMS space. The same thing applies to defence and railways stocks. We will have to keep a level head on this particular aspect. There is going to be growth. There is going to be opportunity. But at the same time, one should keep an eye on whether they will generate enough margin. Keep an eye on whether they generate growth beyond 20%.”In the case of PSU stocks, when you see price action, which is close to its free float, and then the government holding is tight, one would expect a lot of volatility.I probably do not want to disagree but I would like to say that the market has created a situation where in an election year, the government is not likely to divest public sector companies shares and as a result of which, the free float in the market is going to remain comparatively tight. As a result of which and because of the new funds which are coming into the market, people would like to buy something which they missed out till now. As a result, they would create a situation of buying into them.

Markets are focusing on comments from Governor Kazuo Ueda's post-meeting briefing for clues on how soon the bank could phase out the massive stimulus programme of his predecessor. As widely expected, the BOJ maintained its short-term interest rate target of -0.1% and that for the 10-year bond yield around 0% at a two-day meeting that ended on Friday. It also left unchanged an allowance band of 50 basis point set either side of the yield target, as well as a new hard cap of 1.0% adopted in July. «Japan's economy is likely to continue recovering moderately,» the BOJ said in a statement announcing the decision, adding that inflation expectations have shown renewed signs of heightening. The BOJ's decision contrasts with those of U.S.

India and Canada, Punjab BJP President, Sunil Jakhar welcomed the Centre's decision to suspend visas for Canadians and said that Canada has mortgaged its foreign policy for the sake of political advantage and Justin Trudeau is running a minority government. «Justin Trudeau is speaking his supporter's language. Canada has mortgaged its foreign policy for the sake of political sports land,» said Sunil Jakhar Welcoming Centre's decision to suspend visa services in Canada, Jakhar said, «If the Trudeau govt will continues to support the separatist forces, the Indian government for the time being keeping careful consideration has suspended visas to develop a system so that India's integrity and sovereignty can be maintained by avoiding these forces entering into India, especially Punjab.» Punjab BJP chief also acknowledged the fact that some people may be facing challenges as their relatives are living in Punjab and said that the integrity of India is more important than the concerns of any individual. «The unity, integrity and brotherhood of the country is more important than the concerns of any individual, whatever is happening is the Canadian government's mistake.

Investing.com-- The Bank of Japan held interest rates at negative levels as widely expected on Friday, and said that it will continue with its current pace of asset purchases and yield curve control to stimulate the economy. 

By Leika Kihara

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia on Friday recorded a final budget surplus of A$22.1 billion ($14.2 billion) for the year to June 2023, five times earlier estimates, as strong jobs growth and bumper mining profits helped the country post the first surplus in 15 years.

TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan's factory activity contracted for the fourth straight month and the service sector growth slipped to an eight-month low, a survey showed on Friday, highlighting the challenges facing the economy as it struggles to mount a strong recovery.

By Mark John

NEW YORK (Reuters) — Euro zone companies are finally absorbing wage pressures and the labour market has started to soften, European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane said on Thursday, suggesting inflation pressures from employee pay rises are finally subsiding.

Investing.com-- Japanese consumer inflation grew above expectations in August, data showed on Friday, coming just a few hours before a Bank of Japan meeting that is expected to offer more cues on a potential move away from negative interest rates.

As Bitcoin's volatile movement continues, recent market activities have seen the pioneering cryptocurrency tumble below the crucial $27,000 support level. 

(Reuters) — Warner Bros Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) on Thursday said it planned to expand production capacity at its Leavesden studios near London by more than 50%, adding 10 new sound stages to the facility where much of the «Barbie» blockbuster and HBO's «House of the Dragon» were filmed.

Australia’s major banks – also the biggest in New Zealand – hit back at accusations from the NZ competition regulator that they are gouging Kiwi customers, defending their returns as being in line with other NZ companies and global lenders and reflective of the growth of the NZ economy that relies on their lending.

G20 Summit in Delhi in September 2023, which highlighted India’s tourism potential and the upcoming festive and event season. This includes the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup as well as the upcoming Miss World event which is expected to be hosted in the capital in the period following the cricketing tournament. “There will also be sustained travel demand for both international and domestic sectors extending up to June next year on the back of the Indian General Elections.

The market for U.S. Treasuries may be the largest, safest and most liquid in the world at more than $24 trillion.

By Rodrigo Campos

By Makiko Yamazaki

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in eight months last week as the labor market continues to show strength in the face of elevated interest rates

The Bank of England has paused nearly two years of interest rate increases after a surprising fall in U.K. inflation eased concerns about the pace of price rises

Wall Street is slumping again as stock prices fall worldwide on expectations that U.S. interest rates will stay high well into next year

Corporate profits may have already hit bottom: After falling for much of the last year, S&P 500 companies are expected to report 0.2% profit growth for the summer