EUROPEAN FINANCIAL MARKETS
HDFC Bank leads financial sector rally, powering D-Street to all-time highs
The 30-stock S&P BSE Sensex reached a record high of 80,074.3 before closing the session at 79,987, up by 545 points or 0.69%. Meanwhile, the broader Nifty hit a peak of 24,309.15 before ending the day at 24,287, gaining 163 points or 0.67%.
France elections: France's exceptionally high-stakes election has begun, far-right leads pre-election polls
France elections: Voters in mainland France start casting ballots in a critical legislative election that may lead to far-right control, impacting Europe's financial markets, support for Ukraine, and the management of France's nuclear arsenal and global military forces. The two-round election began in overseas territories and on the mainland at 8 a.m. Sunday, with initial projections due at 8 p.m. and official results later that night.
Stanley Lifestyles high on luxury quotient, raises Rs 161 cr from anchors
Private equity-backed Stanley Lifestyles, the fourth-largest player in India's home furniture market, is set to launch a ₹537 crore IPO. The company's revenues have more than doubled, and net profit has grown significantly in recent years.
Dollar wobbles as markets await more Fed clues; RBA meeting in focus
The dollar weakened against the euro and sterling as concerns about a far-right French government eased. Market focus shifted to key reports and comments from the Federal Reserve for rate cut clues.
Dollar eases against euro as European political jitters subside
The dollar was modestly weaker against the euro on Monday, as the common currency recovered from the more than one-month lows hit last week driven by political turmoil in Europe.
Asia shares muted on mixed China data, euro pressure
Asian share markets softer on mixed Chinese economic data. European political uncertainty persists. Swiss National Bank may ease. Markets await U.S. retail sales and Fed speeches. French political risks weigh on euro. Gold and oil prices stable.
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How will emerging markets perform going ahead? Ed Yardeni answers
But I think interest rates have actually normalised. They are normal. They are back to where they should be. The 10-year bond yield in the United States should be between 4% and 5%, that is where it was before the Great Financial Crisis and so I think we are just seeing normalisation in the financial markets and the stock market has demonstrated that it can certainly tolerate these levels of interest rates as long as the economy can do so and so far, so good.
Chinese EVs to be hit with multi-billion-euro tariffs at European Union toll gates
The European Union plans to increase tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to 25%, despite German warnings of a trade war. France and Spain support the move to protect European manufacturers and generate revenue. Currently, the EU imposes a 10% duty on Chinese EVs, while China taxes European imports at 15%. This decision follows the U.S. raising duties on Chinese EVs to 100% and will see BYD, Geely, and Tesla, which export from China to Europe, hurt in the process.
US Fed likely to remain on pause and pare back rate cut expectations
The US Federal Reserve is likely to keep interest rates unchanged this week, but could pare back the number of cuts it has penciled in for this year, as policymakers digest a mixed bag of economic data. But with the data still painting a mixed picture, he is unlikely to rock the boat too much this week, according to Oxford Economics chief US economist Ryan Sweet.
FOMC, FII action among 10 factors to dictate D-Street mood this week
The Nifty index closed the week with a 3.6% increase amidst two significant occurrences: the highly anticipated election results and the monetary policy decision by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). As trading resumes on Monday, a range of significant domestic and international events scheduled throughout the holiday-shortened week are expected to influence market movements.
Traders stunned by election surprises from Mexico to India
The world witnessed unexpected outcomes in the Mexican elections and Narendra Modi's victory, impacting markets globally. Claudia Sheinbaum's landslide win also played a significant role in reshaping market dynamics.
ECB cuts rates, keeps next move under wraps
The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the first time in five years, lowering the deposit rate to 3.75%. The move came in response to inflation uncertainty following a slowdown. This move is seen as the start of an easing cycle, but future cuts may be delayed due to price and wage pressures. ECB remains data-dependent and may wait until September for further action. Fed's stance may impact ECB's decisions.
Sensex soars 2,303 points, Nifty tops 22,600 as key allies back BJP to form government
Nifty FMCG jumped 4.3%, while Nifty Auto gained 4.7% on expectations of rural demand. IT index was up 2.4%. Investors today pocketed Rs 13 lakh crore as the market capitalisation of all listed companies on the BSE surged to Rs 407.8 lakh crore.
Asian shares retreat as investors question US economic strength
Asian share markets weakened as U.S. economy's 'exceptionalism' unravels with weakening manufacturing activity. MSCI's Asia-Pacific index down 0.1%. U.S. Treasury yields fall after weak manufacturing data. Westpac economist Coombs sees market pricing 40 basis points rate cuts by 2024.
Exit Poll Euphoria: Investor wealth catapults by Rs 14 lakh crore as Sensex, Nifty hit record highs on election result eve
The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex advanced 2,507 points or 3.4% to settle at 76,469. The broader NSE Nifty gained 733 points or 3.25% to end at 23,264. All major sectors settled in the green with financials climbing 4% to a record high, while public sector banks surged 8.4%. Nifty Oil & Gas also gained about 6.8% and Nifty Realty surged nearly 6%.
Asia stocks gain, dollar drifts as inflation tests await
Asian stocks rose for the fourth month, while the dollar drifted lower. Investors await inflation readings from Europe and the U.S. for interest rate guidance.
These midcap stocks with ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analysts
After a strong phase upward movement, mid cap stocks are witnessing a sort of selective profit booking move. Profit booking which is mostly happening in line with Q4 numbers. A strong directional move is only likely to appear post election results. During this phase, analysts are bullish on select stocks from different sectors, a number of the stocks on which analysts are bullish are essentially leaders of their sector.ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy". This predefined screener is only available to ET Prime users.
Sensex slumps for 4th session, declines 668 pts; financials, IT bleed
Uncertainty around domestic election results and the timing of US rate cuts dampened investor sentiments. The broader Nifty dropped 183 points to end at 22,704. Meanwhile, investors lost Rs 1.83 lakh crore. Sector-wise, Nifty Financial Services fell 1.65%, while Nifty IT, Private Bank, and Oil & Gas declined by over 1%.
Four European Union banks seek RBI nod for clearing model
"There was a meeting last month between the heads of four European banks and top RBI officials. The banks have sought the RBI's approval on the proposed third-party model because there is no established rulebook for this kind of arrangement," a source aware of the developments said.
France looks to elusive EU capital market to fix startup funding
A hodgepodge of local regulations and oversight has kept Europe's financial markets largely shaped by national borders, preventing the emergence of deep capital markets to rival the United States.
European shares little changed, inflation data in focus
European stocks were subdued on Monday, with several major markets closed and investors taking a cautious stance ahead of key inflation data from the United States and Europe later this week.
Dollar consolidates as Fed urges patience; markets await meeting minutes
Investors have been shoring up rate cut bets after a milder inflation reading last week boosted expectations for U.S. rate cuts this year.
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Stocks that have delivered good risk-adjusted returns can effectively manage the rising market uncertainty.
5 world market themes for the week ahead
Markets are hoping for evidence that will solidify a brightening global economic outlook, though rising trade tensions are casting a cloud, while G7 finance ministers gather in Italy.
Asia stocks brace for US inflation test, China data
Beijing has already reported a welcome pickup in inflation to an annual 0.3% in April, helping to soothe worries about a slide into prolonged deflation. Forecasts favour further gains in April retail sales and industrial output due on Friday.
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Asia stocks rally on renewed global rate cut optimism
Sterling was steady at $1.2515, having touched over two-week low of $1.2446 on Thursday after Bank of England (BoE) paved the way for the start of rate cuts as soon as next month.
Gold set for weekly gain on US rate-cut hopes
Financial markets expect the Fed to start its easing cycle in September. Lower interest rates reduce the opportunity cost of holding gold.
Foreign investment in UK finance sector halves in 2023, says City of London
About 7,000 jobs also left the UK for new post-Brexit hubs opened in the European Union by banks, insurers and asset managers to avoid disruption from Britain's departure from the bloc.
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