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local-currency bonds is souring as investors dump bets on interest-rate cuts, fears of a tariff trade war grow, and the dollar surges. A Bloomberg index of developing-nation local debt has tumbled 3.5% since the start of October, trimming the year's gain to less than 2%. The slide has accelerated since the election victory of Donald Trump, whose «America First» policies are seen as harmful for emerging markets, and whose economic agenda has pushed up the dollar and Treasury yields.

stock market growth is set to plateau after the euphoria of the last four years which led to record participation of retail investors and this will have an impact on the growth prospects for the Bengaluru-based firm in the coming years, said Nithin Kamath, chief executive officer, Zerodha. “Zerodha’s performance would be highly correlated with the performance of the markets, and given the euphoria in the last three to four years, it is difficult to continue with the same optimism for the next few years,” Kamath said. Since reaching the peak of 85,000 in September, the BSE is currently trading at around 77,500, falling steadily over multiple trading sessions.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Colonel Hannibal Smith in the Hollywood blockbuster film A Team would often remark – no matter how random things appear, there is always a plan. This fortifies the belief that nothing happens in financial markets without a reason.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The depreciation of the rupee has always been a political hot potato even though it is a natural trend for an emerging market. The rupee’s value is currently at a low, triggered by the strengthening of the US dollar since Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The Centre has decided to scrap the windfall tax, a levy imposed on local production of crude oil and exports of petrol, diesel and jet fuel, at a time of subdued oil prices. A decision to this effect has been taken at the top level in the government, and the finance ministry may shortly issue an order, two people familiar with the development said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Stock market investors have seen their wealth erode by close to ₹50 trillion in the past seven weeks amid a flurry of primary market issuances and foreign institutional investor (FII) selling fuelled by India Inc's tepid earnings growth and rising bond yields in the US. Though analysts are not ruling out a rebound after the brutal sell-off over seven weeks, they doubt the durability of one.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian stock market fell for the sixth successive session on Thursday, 14 November, due to weak global trends, a rise in the dollar index, a weakening rupee, and a sell-off from foreign investors. The Nifty50 index closed at 23,532.70 on Thursday, 0.11% lower than the previous close.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The US Department of Justice’s (DoJ) antitrust case against Google may have wrapped up, but whether the court rules for or against it, there’s no denying the case highlighted a crucial issue—the company’s dominant hold over the digital advertising market. And the advertising and ad tech ecosystem will need to make changes for a more transparent, efficient advertising market.

The trade union politics has traversed the course of time. In several assembly seats in and around Dhanbad, the leading candidates are either running a trade union or are associated with one. Sitting BJP MP from Dhanbad Dhulu Mahto is the general secretary of United Coal Workers Union. Dhullu Mahto's brother Shatrughan Mahto is contesting from Baghmara. Shatrughan is the president of United Coal Workers Union. People in the area told ET on condition of anonymity that during the recent Lok Sabha polls, Dhulu Mahto mobilised support in his favour through his trade union networks in villages and parts of Dhanbad. Contesting against Shatrughan Mahto is Congress Jharkhand working president Jaleshwar Mahto who is associated with Colliery Shramik Union.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bengaluru: Amazon India is moving its corporate headquarters from its longtime base in the northwest part of the city to close to the city's airport as part of the e-commerce and cloud computing giant's cost-cutting exercise, a development that has disturbed the idyllic setting of the bohemian residential community. Significantly, Amazon India's plan to move out of the World Trade Centre, where it occupies nearly half a million square feet of office space across eighteen of the thirty-floor building owned by Brigade Enterprises Ltd, raises questions about how the publicly-traded real estate developer would find a new tenant and on the rental income of adjoining flats.

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That makes the combined UAE market, which includes exchanges in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, bigger than Milan or Madrid. While dwarfed by the nearly $3 trillion Saudi Arabian bourse, the UAE is larger than most emerging markets, barring a few like India and China, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

«All our FTAs, whether it is with the EU or UK, all are progressing as per the schedule,» the official said. In the coming weeks, a bilateral meeting is scheduled between the commerce secretary and the Director-General of the European Union to take stock of the negotiations for the proposed trade agreement with the European Union.

The NSE Nifty 50 fell 0.11% to 23,532, closing below its 200-day moving average for the first time since April 2023. The BSE Sensex shed 0.14%, ending at 77,580.31.

A recent Sebi report highlighted the significant losses individual traders incurred in the equity futures and options (F&O) segment between FY22 and FY24. A whopping 91.1% of these traders lost money in FY24, and the average loss per head was ₹1.20 lakh. During FY22-FY24, 11.3 million traders incurred a combined net loss of ₹1.81 trillion. Only 7.2% of traders made a profit during this period.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Hope continues to burn bright, despite a renewed sense of foreboding, that there may be a sliver of light at the end of the climate change tunnel. There is anxiety due to two shadows hanging over Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital, which is hosting the latest edition of multilateral climate change talks, CoP-29.

NTPC Green Energy is set to open for public subscription on November 19 and will close on November 22. Ahead of the issue, the grey market premium (GMP) for NTPC Green Energy shares is around Rs 1-2, indicating a 1% premium over the issue price. The company has set a price band of Rs 102-108 per share for its IPO, a fresh equity sale of 92.5 crore shares. Through this offering, NTPC Green Energy aims to raise Rs 10,000 crore.

RCEP) continues to be justified, according to a recent report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The study highlights that participation in the trade bloc could exacerbate India's trade deficits, particularly with China, and pose challenges to domestic industries, especially small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). India opted out of RCEP in 2019, citing concerns over trade imbalances and the potential harm to local industries. The RCEP, a comprehensive free trade agreement, includes the 10 ASEAN countries and six trade partners—China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and India (which chose not to join). Together, these countries account for 30% of global GDP and nearly half the world’s population. Key Findings

Gold prices have experienced a significant decline of around 6% since Diwali, driven by a stronger dollar and concerns over US inflation data. The price of 24-carat gold per 10 grams, which was Rs 80,710 on November 1, fell to Rs 74,031 at the last closing. This sharp correction reflects the ongoing global economic pressures impacting commodity markets.

tea trade association has expressed optimism and enthusiasm as the tea industry witnessed significant growth, with over Rs2,800 crore worth of tea sold at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) during the current financial year (2024-2025) so far. According to official data from the GTAC, approximately 111.03 million kg of tea was sold at an average price of Rs252 per kg until October of the ongoing financial year. In comparison, during the same period in the 2023-24 financial year, 102.92 million kg of tea was sold at an average price of Rs200.08 per kg. Dinesh Bihani, Secretary of the Guwahati Tea Auction Buyers' Association (GTABA), told ANI, «Compared to the previous year, we have achieved an increase of Rs52.75 per kg this year. Last year, we sold tea worth Rs2,059 crore from April to October, whereas this year, during the same period, we sold tea worth Rs2,807 crore. Last year, we sold 102.92 million kg of tea, and this year, it increased to 111.03 million kg.»

crude oil market is no stranger to volatility, and 2024 has been no exception. The combination of geopolitical tensions, OPEC’s decisions, and global economic shifts has kept oil prices fluctuating. For investors, this uncertainty presents both challenges and opportunities. This article explores the current crude oil trends in India, offering a comprehensive outlook on how these factors are influencing the market and what strategic actions investors can take. Geopolitical Tensions and Impact on Oil Prices The ongoing geopolitical conflicts, especially in the Middle East, are driving significant price movements in crude oil. The Israel-Hamas conflict has added a layer of unpredictability to an already volatile market. Any escalation in the war has the potential to disrupt supply chains, leading to sharp spikes in crude prices. This was evident when tensions flared in early October 2024, pushing prices upward as concerns grew over potential disruptions to oil fields in the region. However, when de-escalation talks are in progress, prices tend to fall just as sharply. The United States has been exerting pressure on Iran and Hamas to avoid targeting oil fields, which has added a level of uncertainty to future price movements.