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Nomura analysts see limited RBI rate hike risk due to softening core inflation and a negative output gap. The 3-month OIS rate has repriced lower. The October policy meeting and August CPI print are the next catalysts for the rupee and bond market.
Treasury bans U.S. services to four Iranian exchanges, including Nobitex. The platform handles half of Iran's crypto trades. Seizures now top $1 billion.
France attracted 852 new FDI projects in 2025, topping the UK and Germany. Europe's total project count hit an 11-year low, capping EUR upside from France's lead.
Commerzbank flags that low Swiss inflation keeps the SNB cautious on rate normalization, reinforcing the franc's yield disadvantage. Soft CPI locks the dovish hold; a beat could trigger a short-squeeze rally.
Retailers warn zero-hours contract reforms will force fixed labor costs, threatening Christmas 2026 hiring. The shift hits seasonal staffing models hardest.
May's divergence between moderating growth and rising markets creates a key decision point. Understand the mechanism behind the gap and how to position for June.
Perplexity CEO says 'taken value per watt per user' determines AI winner. $20B Perplexity trails $1T Anthropic, but efficiency metric could narrow gap.
A recruiter's rejection of a 100% hike request exposes wage inflation risks for IT services and staffing firms. Here's how to track the signal.
Bitcoin fell to $66,000, Ethereum dropped below $2,000, and total crypto market cap declined 4.2% to $2.3 trillion as the AI boom pulled capital from leveraged crypto positions.
Elkem's seven-year PPA with Statkraft covers 1,534 GWh for Bjølvefossen, reducing power cost risk for a plant supplying EU defence and auto sectors. Output stability expected through 2037.
Robinhood closed its $180M WonderFi acquisition, adding 300K Canadian users and C$2.1B in custody. Risk map: user migration, OSC oversight, tech integration timeline.
Ukraine's 412th Brigade details the Morrigan drone targeting Russia's R-280 highway. The tactical shift toward sustained logistics interdiction creates a decision point for defense investors watching mid-range drone procurement.
New OFAC sanctions on four exchanges escalate US disruption of Iranian crypto flows. The $1B seizure precedent raises legal and liquidity risks for counterparties. Next catalyst: wallet outflow data.
BofA Securities sees the Indian rupee falling to 98/USD by July, driven by an energy shock widening the trade deficit. The RBI's response and crude oil's trajectory are key.
Strong China services PMI fails to lift NZD/USD as Treasury yields push higher. Rate differentials and positioning weigh on the Kiwi. Key levels at 0.5900 and 0.5840 ahead of US data.
Over ₹14 trillion in ESOP wealth exists in India. The Four Floors Test shows when trading salary for equity makes sense. Break-even: five to six times forgone salary.
Tamil Nadu temperatures 3°C above normal. Monsoon onset over Kerala on Thursday resets demand assumptions for fertiliser and power stocks. Western disturbance cycle adds supply chain risk. Watch rainfall realisation over next 72 hours.
Alphabet's $15B mandatory convertible and Oracle's $5B issue signal a new role for convertibles in growth-stock capital management. Active managers face dislocation opportunities.
The letter from Sanders, Warren, and Scott escalates opposition to crypto in retirement accounts, potentially blocking a Trump-ordered expansion that would open the $10.1 trillion market to Bitcoin.
BofA Securities executive sees Indian rupee sliding to 98/USD by July as Middle East energy crisis pressures trade deficit and tests RBI intervention capacity.
Japan's 10-year JGB plunged 11 bps, its steepest drop since April 2023, powering a rotation into cyclicals as the S&P 500 hit fresh highs. The next test: Friday's payrolls print.
Insurtech unicorn Acko hires four new vertical heads including ex-Meta, ex-Zepto executives. The moves target IPO execution with $2-2.5 Bn valuation in 2027. Revenue up 34.7%, loss down 36.7% in FY25.
Only four Premier League clubs are profitable. A talent drain and relegation risk are scaring off investors. Here's what to watch for the football industry.
OFAC sanctions Nobitex and three other Iran exchanges. Over half of Iran's crypto inflows face restrictions. Global exchanges will tighten screening for Iranian-linked wallets.
Nifty futures point to a gap-down open as US and Asian markets slide. The key is whether FII selling accelerates or the index holds 22,000.
Apple's WWDC keynote on June 10 is the key catalyst for AAPL. The market wants a clear AI strategy. A credible roadmap could drive a re-rating. A vague message risks selling off.
Brokerage upgrades cluster on cash-rich tech and healthcare names. Downgrades hit energy and real estate. The July Fed meeting is the next catalyst for the rotation.
Cygnus directors unanimously recommend all-scrip takeover at 60% premium. Shareholders get 0.06 CAML per CY5 share. Independent expert report is the next key hurdle.
Concord Biotech jumped 8% after USFDA approved Mycophenolate Mofetil oral suspension. The binary catalyst now requires volume confirmation and a hold above the gap fill zone.
West Texas Intermediate crude rallies to $93.00 after an Iranian missile launch. The forex divergence between oil-exporter currencies and the safe-haven dollar is the key setup for the session.