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Analysts see 26% upside for six Indian bank stocks. Credit growth and asset quality improvements drive the call. Margin compression from deposit competition and unsecured loan risks are the key headwinds.
Shareholders seek a court-appointed manager for Nyrstar, citing governance concerns. The company contests the petition. The Antwerp court will weigh the request after previous adjournments.
Dollar index hit 106.20 as Fed holds rates while ECB cuts. July payrolls will test whether the greenback extends its run.
South Korea's New Start Fund will now factor in crypto and unlisted share holdings when determining debt relief eligibility, with minimum principal reductions dropping from 60% to 30% for stronger borrowers.
Axa XL appointed Samantha Wotton from Dual as head of coverholder development, UK, to lead commercial strategy and engagement with Lloyd's coverholders.
MicroStrategy sits on $13B+ paper loss as Bitcoin drops below $60K. MSTR shares fell 8% on the week. Alpha Score 20/100 Weak. Next filing due May.
OCI N.V. published activist Oceanwood Capital's letters with a disclaimer, signaling a potential boardroom battle. The fertilizer giant's move raises questions.
Standard Chartered cut its XRP year-end target to $1.80, widening the forecast spread to $2.30. OTC accumulation and an October legal deadline are key catalysts.
The income-tax department released Excel utilities for ITR-1 to ITR-4. Filing by July 31 avoids late fees up to ₹5,000 and 1% monthly interest on unpaid tax. Choose the right form.
Asian equity markets fell sharply overnight, European bourses opened lower, and the dollar held near highs as traders awaited Fed speakers Waller and Williams.
European consumers perceive inflation at 4%, up from 3.5%. The ECB's May survey on June 26 will show if the trend holds, with implications for policy and crypto risk appetite.
ZachXBT warns AscendEX likely has liquidity issues after user withdrawals stuck for weeks. Hot wallet balances appear low. The exchange has not commented.
The Senate's 85–5 vote on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act blocks a Fed-issued digital dollar until 2030 while exempting stablecoins, signaling a private-sector model for digital payments.
Base blockchain halted block production for nearly two hours due to a consensus failure during an upgrade. Funds were safe, but roughly 200,000 transactions were delayed.
The FBI is urging OneCoin victims to file compensation claims by June 30 to access $40 million in forfeited assets, warning against fake recovery agents.
California voters decide on a one-time 5% billionaire tax. Supporters say $100B for healthcare; opponents warn of wealth flight. Market implications for California-exposed assets.
KKR trimmed its OHB stake via a €789M secondary at €300, boosting free float. The stock adjusted down as supply hits the market.
The UK government accelerated its Shein tax loophole closure to October 2028, but retailers say the delay still gives Chinese-owned platforms years to undercut prices.
Invesco files for a tokenized money market fund designed to hold stablecoin reserves compliant with the GENIUS Act, partnering with Superstate for blockchain settlement.
Energy security first: China's plan expands coal-fired capacity and coal-to-chemicals. CREA says clean energy target still allows 10% fossil fuel growth.
Goldman Sachs raised India's 2026 GDP forecast to 6.8% and cut inflation and CAD projections, citing lower oil after the US-Iran deal. Weather and fuel pass-through remain consumption risks.
Jefferies says cheaper AI models from Z.ai's GLM-5.2 launch spur infrastructure demand, boosting memory chip makers via Jevons Paradox. It added SK Hynix and Kioxia to portfolios.
H&M missed sales expectations after its own stock-cutting drive left stores unable to meet demand, raising questions about margin sustainability.
Kotak sees India bank re-rating on resilient asset quality. Loan growth may stay moderate. Valuations attractive. Foreign inflows may not boost credit. Overweight private banks.
ABS Marine Services signed a ₹126 crore, five-year charter to deploy an AHTS vessel for east coast exploration. The deal with Hardy Exploration and ONGC boosts revenue visibility and fleet utilisation.
A Bitget Wallet study found 60% of Polymarket bettors during the 2026 World Cup were new to crypto. The question is whether they stay or leave after the final whistle.
Losing July means losing the bill until September, when appropriations dominate. Lobbyists said the Senate calendar is the enemy for the CLARITY Act.
ECB cuts bank reporting by a third and eases governance rules after industry pushback, trimming recurring data requests and softening board oversight standards.
Smartworks will buy Workstudio Spaces, adding 76,000 sq ft and 1,500 seats in Singapore. The company, recently profitable, is expanding its flexible office network.
Binance will stop serving EU clients from next week after missing the MiCA licence deadline. The exchange plans to reapply through France.