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NAB chairman Phil Chronican is “open and attracted” to the idea of linking banker bonuses to climate-related targets, so long as reliable and robust measurements can be found.

BJP, Congress and JDS in Karnataka seem to be catching up with the emerging trend in politics to use social media for campaigning. Sources across the political spectrum told ET that parties may step up social media campaigns as compared to the recent assembly polls in Karnataka. While leaders may collaborate with influencers, the latter are not strictly on the party payrolls, they added. «Whoever posts content in our favour is doing it voluntarily, we are not paying them,» sources in the BJP said.

“While there could be multiple sectors that would benefit from this event, the broader themes that would hog limelight could be the energy sector, power sector, automobiles, cement, commodities such as metals, space/defence to name a few,” says Nitin Rao, CEO, InCred Wealth. In an interview with ETMarkets, Rao said: “The focus on switching to clean energy/decarbonization / moving away from fossil fuels, exhibits a lot of opportunities for companies operating in the oil & gas/energy sector” Edited excerpts:The market seems to be finding some resistance at higher levels – what is your take on markets at current?After a significant rally from March 2023 lows, markets peaked around 20th July this year close to 20,000 on the Nifty 50 index. After almost a 1.5-year period, markets broke out of the 17800 – 18700 range that it had been trading in since October 2021.

dollar was firm on Tuesday and the Aussie under a little pressure as traders watched out for the Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate decision with bets that rates may have peaked. The Aussie was 0.5% lower at $0.6431 in early trade. Softer than expected inflation data for July has markets all but certain the cash rate will stay on hold at 4.1% when the RBA announces its decision in the next few hours, far lower than where U.S.

Japan's service sector activity expanded at its quickest pace in three months in August, underpinned by robust consumer spending as inbound tourism regained momentum, a private-sector survey showed on Tuesday. The relatively upbeat service sector conditions contrast with the manufacturing industry's shrinking activity and subdued business sentiment amid slowing global demand. The final au Jibun Bank Japan Services purchasing managers' index (PMI) grew to 54.3 last month from 53.8 in July, in line with the flash reading and stayed above the 50-benchmark dividing expansion from contraction for 12 consecutive months. «A stronger improvement in new orders received by Japanese service firms underpinned an acceleration in business activity growth,» said Usamah Bhatti, an economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence. «That said, service providers signalled a steeper increase in inflationary pressures during August,» he said, underlining some of the challenges faced by the broad business sector across the country. The subindex measuring outstanding businesses swung back above the 50.0 threshold in August helped by the re-acceleration of new orders. Survey respondents noted stronger consumption thanks to higher customer numbers and demand on the back of a surge in inbound tourists.

Asian equities fell on Tuesday as the spotlight remained on China and its efforts to stabilise its stuttering post-pandemic economy, while traders awaited the outcome of a policy meeting of the Reserve Bank of Australia. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was 0.75% lower at 511.14, moving away from 515.37, the highest level since Aug. 11 it touched on Monday. China shares clocked their best day in over a month on Monday on the back of fresh measures to help boost the faltering economy.

The Rolling Stones will soon release new music. On Monday, the band announced they are preparing to release their first album of original material in 18 years — since 2005's 'A Bigger Bang'. Titled 'Hackney Diamonds', the band will share details of the release at an event in East London's Hackney district on Wednesday, where Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood will be interviewed live by 'The Tonight Show' host Jimmy Fallon. The event will be live-streamed exclusively on YouTube on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. BST, 9:30 a.m. EST and 6:30 a.m. PST. «Hackney may be at the heart of Hackney Diamonds, but this is a truly global moment we want to share with fans around the world via YouTube,» the Rolling Stones shared in a statement.

₹1,340 crore) is being sought if the allegations hold up in court. Joyce, who served at the helm for 15 years, stated that the recent focus on the airline and past incidents convinced him that it was time for the company to prioritise its rejuvenation.

Indian stock market is likely to open lower on Tuesday following weak global cues. The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a weak start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading at around 19,593 level as compared to the Nifty futures’ previous close of 19,614.

Teachers’ Day or Shikshak Divas is celebrated annually on September 5 in India to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the country’s first Vice President and former President, scholar, philosopher, and Bharat Ratna awardee, who was born on this day in 1888. Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping our lives, providing guidance, and imparting knowledge that goes beyond textbooks.

Joe Biden tested negative for the viral disease, according to a report published by The Associated Press. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the president would continue testing regularly and be monitored for symptoms. Jill Biden will remain at the couple's home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for the time being.

₹10 crore for beheading Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over his alleged remarks against ‘Sanatana Dharma’, according to a report published by the news agency PTI. Paramhans Acharya, the chief priest of the Tapaswi Chawni temple of Ayodhya said, “I will pay ₹10 crore cash reward to anyone who beheads Stalin and brings his head to me. If no one dares to kill Stalin, I will myself find him and kill him." It is pertinent to note that the seer, in the past, has made similar announcements over Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya's comments on Ramcharitmanas and over Shahrukh Khan for showing saffron attire in his blockbuster movie Pathaan, PTI reported.

Indian stock market is expected to open lower on Tuesday following weakness in Asian markets ahead of key economic data releases in the region. The US markets were shut for a holiday. The Reserve Bank of Australia will announce its interest rate decision, while the purchasing managers index readings from China, India and Hong Kong will also be released today.

airport or railway stations will be required to show valid identification and boarding passes as part of the security measures. On September 3, the Station House Officer of Daryaganj police station in the Central district initially issued an order for the shutdown of shops, offices, and bus depots, but this directive was later withdrawn, reported The Hindu.

Oil prices were mixed on Tuesday as support from China's measures to shore up its economy vanished, offsetting expectations of an extension in supply cuts by two leading OPEC+ members Saudi Arabia and Russia Brent crude futures for November fell 10 cents, or 0.11%, to $88.90 a barrel. U.S.

Gold prices were muted on Tuesday as investors awaited more cues on the health of the U.S. economy ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting this month amid rising expectations for a pause in interest rate hikes. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was flat at $1,937.58 per ounce by 0058 GMT, off one-month highs hit on Friday.

Shareholders last week voted down two resolutions, both of which were related-party transactions. One of those was proposed by American multinational company 3M India, and the other by defence supplier Astra Microwave Products. 3M India proposed a resolution to approve material related-party transactions up to ₹1,153 crore from the 2023 AGM until the 2024 AGM with its parent 3M Company, US, which holds 75% equity in the Indian subsidiary.

By Jamie McGeever

Rema and Burna Boy emerged as the top winners at the Headies Awards 2023, held on Sunday, September 3, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta. The annual show honours Pan-African and Afrobeats talent. Rema clinched three awards, securing the titles for Best Male Artist, Digital Artiste of the Year, and African Artiste of the Year.

Chinese stimulus measures aimed at supporting the country’s beleaguered property sector. The pan-European STOXX 600 index ended at 457.96 points after rising as much as 0.9% earlier in the session. China’s financial regulators have lowered down-payment requirements for first and second-time home buyers and cut rates on existing mortgages.

Last week brought high volatility but little change for bitcoin's price, which registered a high of $28,167 and a low of $25,328 but closing the week down a modest 0.48%.