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Global market: Eurozone bond yields steady as oil prices ease, traders assess Iran sanctions
Eurozone bond yields remained largely stable as investors assessed new U.S. sanctions on Iran and easing oil prices. Germany’s 10-year yield held near a 15-year high, while longer-term yields stayed elevated amid inflation risks, energy costs and fiscal spending. Stronger German growth reinforced expectations for ECB rate hikes, keeping borrowing costs high across Europe.
Global Market: Japanese bond yields edge higher as US Treasury yields, oil prices rise
Japanese government bond yields edged higher on Tuesday, tracking a rise in US Treasury yields and recovering oil prices. Investors remained cautious ahead of key comments from Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino and Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, with markets seeking clues on the outlook for interest rates and monetary policy.
Two Trades for Today: A small private bank for a 7.7% rise, a large-cap NBFC stock for a gain of 7%
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Hy-Tech Engineers IPO Day 2: GMP soars 57%, subscription reaches 7.74x. Should you subscribe?
The Hy-Tech Engineers IPO entered its second day of bidding after receiving 7.74 times subscription on Day 1, led by strong retail and non-institutional demand. With a grey market premium of Rs 30, indicating a potential 57% listing gain, the Rs 135.73-crore issue has attracted bullish investor interest.
Sensex drops 200 points, Nifty falls below 24,150 as US announces harsher sanctions against Iran. What lies ahead?
Indian equities extended losses on Tuesday, with Sensex falling 200 points to below 77,150 and Nifty declining 83 points to 24,136. HCL Tech and Tech Mahindra led losses, while Trent gained. Metal and IT stocks weakened, though market breadth turned positive. Analysts see Nifty rangebound, with support at 24,150 and resistance at 24,500.
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq decline as tech sector falls, US prepares to impose more Iran sanctions
Wall Street’s S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined on Monday, dragged down by a sharp sell-off in technology and semiconductor stocks.Investors reacted to fresh U.S. sanctions against Iran, mounting political pushback on AI data centers, and looming market catalysts, including Nvidia’s earnings and upcoming Fed inflation reports.
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US stocks today: US stocks slip as Iran tensions test rally in a high-stakes week for markets
Wall Street started the week under pressure as Iran tensions, rising Treasury yields and Nvidia earnings weighed on sentiment. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell, while the Dow gained. Investors are also watching Jackson Hole, Fed signals and the PCE inflation report for clues on interest rates and market direction.
ICICI raises $1 billion, Union Bank $600 million through dollar bonds
ICICI Bank raised $1 billion through a five-year private dollar bond, while Union Bank of India secured $600 million in its first international dollar issue in over a decade, benefiting from RBI’s special swap window. UCO Bank also approved a $1 billion programme.
Sensex falls 172 points, Nifty closes below 24,250 even as oil prices slip. What lies ahead?
Indian equities reversed early gains to close lower on Monday, with Sensex and Nifty falling around 0.2%. PSU banks led sectoral declines, while metals outperformed. Rising bond yields, elevated crude prices, geopolitical tensions and expected US sanctions on Iran weighed on sentiment. Investors remained cautious amid growing macroeconomic uncertainty.
Global Market: AI debt boom tests investor appetite as tech bond issuance surges
AI-driven debt issuance is testing investor appetite as technology companies flood bond markets with new supply. Hyperscaler issuance has reached $220 billion in 2026, prompting investors to demand higher yields and larger concessions.
Global Market: KOSPI drops over 1% as Samsung Electronics slumps on payout concerns
South Korean shares fell over 1% on Monday, dragged by a sharp decline in Samsung Electronics after its latest shareholder return plans disappointed investors. The KOSPI slipped 1.31%, while foreign investors remained net sellers. Gains in SK Hynix, LG Energy Solution and POSCO Holdings offered some support.
Two Trades for Today: A top realty firm for a 6.7% upmove, a mid-cap iron and steel pipe maker’s stock for a gain of 6%
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Indian car buyers face difficult choices as automakers offer hundreds of variants across price points
India’s passenger vehicle market is seeing a sharp rise in the number of variants offered by automakers, making cars more customisable but also making purchase decisions more complicated.
India’s sugar stockpile set to shrink as output estimate falls: Govt
India's sugar production estimate has fallen significantly, impacting opening stocks for the new season. This lower output is expected to meet domestic demand until fresh supplies arrive. Retail sugar prices have risen sharply due to several contributing factors. The government has allowed duty-free imports of raw sugar to address availability concerns. Diversion of sugar for ethanol production has also seen a recent decline.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles to cost up to ₹25,000 more from September 1
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles will raise vehicle prices by up to ₹25,000 from September 1 across its portfolio, including petrol, diesel and electric models, to partly offset higher input costs and inflation.
Global Market: Eurozone bond yields edge lower after turbulent week in global debt markets
Eurozone bond yields eased Friday but remained set for weekly gains amid global bond-market stress, persistent inflation and fiscal concerns. Germany’s 10-year yield stood at 3.2445%. Rising oil prices and stronger ECB rate-hike expectations added pressure, with markets pricing over 90% odds of a September rate increase.
HDFC Bank shares gain after record $1.75 billion overseas bond raise. What lies ahead?
HDFC Bank raised $1.75 billion through a twin bond sale to overseas investors. The lender raised $500 million via three-year bonds and $1.25 billion through five-year securities, both priced at tighter spreads than initial guidance, signalling strong investor demand.
Three SME IPOs to debut today; Technocrats Plasma Systems leads with 53% GMP
Shares of three SME IPOs—Technocrats Plasma Systems, ENS Enterprises, and Skytech Infinite Platform—are set to debut on August 21. Technocrats Plasma Systems stands out with a strong grey market premium (GMP) of around 53%, signalling expectations of a robust listing gain, while ENS Enterprises and Skytech Infinite Platform have relatively muted GMPs.
Indian equity markets rally nearly 1% as dollar retreats and US bond yields cool
The Indian stock market rebounded on Thursday, marking the end of a downward trend. Major indices Nifty and Sensex enjoyed notable gains, supported by a robust response in midcap and smallcap sectors. A weakening dollar index alongside declining US bond yields positively impacted emerging markets. Nonetheless, bond yields in India increased, influenced by recent hawkish policy discussions.
HDFC Bank raises record $1.75 billion in overseas bond sale
HDFC Bank raised a record $1.75 billion through three- and five-year dollar bonds, marking the largest debt capital market raise by an Indian financial institution. Strong investor demand generated over $7 billion in bids, enabling tighter pricing and supporting FCNR(B) deposit funding.
US stocks: US market sinks as bond yields rise, Walmart results disappoint
The S&P 500 consumer discretionary sector was one of the biggest drags on the benchmark index, with megacaps including Amazon and Tesla among its biggest index-point weights. Big percentage decliners included Royal Caribbean Group and Carnival Corp, which are sensitive to fuel prices.
Two Trades for Today: An IT services firm for a 5.7% rise, a solar module and cell maker’s stock for a 7% gain
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Smartphone prices rise as memory costs surge: Realme, Oppo, Vivo, Samsung, OnePlus hike rates
Smartphone prices are increasing due to higher component costs for manufacturers. Several brands like Realme and Samsung have already raised prices on select models. Consumers are becoming more cautious about spending and waiting for discounts. Sales have remained below previous levels, with promotions offering temporary relief.
Global Market: Eurozone bond yields ease as US Treasury moves to support long-dated debt
Eurozone government bond yields edged lower as markets took cues from the US Treasury’s decision to expand liquidity operations for longer-dated debt. German bond yields also declined, while investors continued to price elevated expectations for an ECB rate hike amid persistent inflation concerns.
Explained: How a JP Morgan unit and a Mumbai-based stock broking firm allegedly manipulated Sensex during CAS
The regulator flagged three sharp Sensex spikes, including a 362-point jump in two seconds and a 405-point surge in 28 seconds, as the index’s CAS closing price moved to around 78,080 from a 3:15 pm reference of 77,829.60.
Sebi bars two entities for 'manipulating' CAS
Sebi barred Copthall Mauritius Investment and Mansi Share and Stock Broking from securities market access. The regulator alleged manipulation of the Sensex during the new closing auction session. Sharp and unusual movements were detected in the index on August 13 expiry day. These actions aimed to benefit from outstanding Sensex options positions, Sebi stated. The entities allegedly generated wrongful gains totaling over Rs 3.6 crore.
Sebi flags manipulative trades during CAS on Sensex expiry day, fines two entities
Sebi issued an interim order against Copthall Mauritius and Mansi Share and Stock Broking for manipulative trading during the August 13, 2026, Closing Auction Session. The regulator impounded Rs 3.67 crore in alleged wrongful gains from these two entities.
Global Market: Eurozone bond rout loses steam, but rising oil prices keep investors wary
On Wednesday, yields on Eurozone government bonds saw a slight decline as the U.S. Treasury markets regained stability. However, high oil prices are ongoing concerns, heightening inflation and borrowing apprehensions for governments. The recent selloff predominantly affected longer-dated bonds, while the gap between French and German bond yields has widened amid France's fiscal worries. Investors need to remain wary due to persistent oil price pressures.
Kotak Mahindra Bank raises $650 million in debut dollar bond sale
Kotak Mahindra Bank raised $650 million through its debut five-year dollar bond, pricing notes at 108 basis points over US Treasuries. Strong demand from Asian and European investors helped tighten pricing from initial guidance, with orders reaching $2.1 billion.
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