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Nifty holds above 24,350 at midday; a weekly close above that level would set up a test of 24,600, Kotak Securities' Shrikant Chouhan says. With IT stocks surging 6.9% and breadth strong, here's what confirms the breakout—and what breaks it.
Nifty holds above 24,350 at noon as IT and pharma stocks lead a broad rally. HCL Tech surges 6.9%, Dr. Reddy's gains 2.9%. Banks lag. A close above 24,350 could open the path to 24,600, per Kotak Securities.
Adani Enterprises shares rose 0.93% to near a 52-week high after a $11.5 billion aluminium JV with Abu Dhabi's IRH and a QIP at ₹3,034.68 floor price. The stock is up 40% YTD, far ahead of the Nifty's 6.9% decline.
ECB President Lagarde opens the door to an early exit before 2027, introducing fresh political risk for the euro and rate path as the September meeting nears.
Brazil's central bank reclassifies VASPs as Type 3 institutions, matching securities brokerage rules. Segment 4 inclusion by 2028. Industry expects consolidation.
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Harvest Rock won't return in 2026, marking the second hiatus in four years. The cancellation follows a wave of Australian festival closures as costs rise and younger audiences shrink.
Nifty IT surged 3% after a soft US jobs report eased rate fears. Midcaps rose just 4 bps. The narrow rally leaves Wednesday's CPI as the next catalyst for rate-sensitive stocks.
Illinois' proposed 0.2% crypto transfer tax draws fire from CFTC's Selig, who calls it a 'sin tax' that threatens Chicago's financial hub status.
Federal Court rejects bids by Mary Kostakidis and Zionist Federation CEO Alon Cassuto to vary discovery orders. Judge keeps discovery scope broad, citing relevance of ZFA press conference timing to motivation claims. Trial set for November.
Japan's top currency diplomat said officials are watching markets with high urgency. A weaker US jobs report pulled the dollar lower, giving the yen some relief. USD/JPY at 160.78.
Yat Siu forecasts 50–200 billion autonomous AI agents by 2031, each needing on-chain wallets. Animoca's Minds platform and $10M developer fund target the agentic economy.
Russia's central bank says preparations are complete for the September 1 digital ruble launch. EU sanctions ban RUBx transactions and technical assistance. Adoption mandate expands through 2028.
KeyCorp announced a new share repurchase program at an investor event. One analyst rates KEY a Buy, citing a likely Q2 2026 beat and substantial buybacks. The stock's Alpha Score stands at 68/100.
NOBLE endorses CLARITY Act, giving Senate supporters a law enforcement ally as the bill faces a pre-August vote and needs 60 votes to pass.
The Banco Central do Brasil warned about misuse of purpose structures for crypto imports, sparking fears of supply channels tightening and stablecoin prices rising 2% in hours.
Peel Waters and Qualis Developments break ground on 90 apartments at Wirral Waters. The scheme includes solar panels and EV charging, following earlier phases at Miller's Quay. Occupation is set for early 2028.
The lender is preparing to raise at least $500 million under its GMTN programme, following the RBI's concessional swap facility. HDFC Bank raised $750 million last month. The sale would test demand for Indian bank paper.
NOBLE, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, endorsed the CLARITY Act, removing a key objection as the Senate prepares for a floor vote on crypto regulatory structure.
June sea surface temps hit 21°C, 1.4°C above pre-industrial. A large El Niño is forming. Cyclone, flood, drought risks could disrupt commodity supply chains. Here's the exposure.
A $141B estimate of illicit stablecoin flows is pushing regulators toward wallet KYC. Pressure lands on on-ramps and issuers, not self-custody. The compliance fight is shifting from mixers to stablecoin rails.
TVS sold 5.65 lakh units globally in June, beating Hero (5.41 lakh) and Honda (5.28 lakh). Exports were 2.9x the combined Hero+Honda export volume. The question is whether TVS can hold the lead through the festive season.
India's monsoon rainfall is 18% below average, delaying sowing of rice and soybeans. El Niño adds risk. The June CPI print on July 12 will show food price impact.
US growth above 2% and oil slide ease inflation fears, keeping the dollar bid. Canadian GDP bounces but BoC stays on hold. Next week's jobs and BOS data test the view.
Binance cannot onboard new clients in France, Italy, Poland and Spain after withdrawing its MiCA application. Existing users can still withdraw. Competitors are courting displaced users.
A 19-year-old hacker tied to the Scattered Spider collective faces federal charges after a luxury retailer breach demanding $8 million in crypto. Two terabytes of data were seized at his arrest.
Brazil's central bank warned institutions about crypto import structures, sending stablecoin prices up 2% and creating a 'Samba Premium.' Industry executives say the impact hits arbitrage desks, not the broader market.
GBP/EUR touched €1.1696 as UK political risk fades and softer eurozone inflation caps ECB hawkishness. The next test is €1.17 resistance, with UK services inflation due next week.
The dollar index slipped from a 15-month peak after jobless claims surprised to the upside, sending September rate-hike odds to 70%. Next week's CPI will decide if the pullback deepens.
WMO sees >80% probability of strong El Niño by July-Sept 2026. Below-normal rain threatens hydro output, raising fuel costs for Southern Company (SO). Alpha Score 49.