BoJ Holds Ultra-Low Interest Rates, Raises 2022 Inflation Forecast
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) held interest rates at record lows as expected on Friday, and said inflation is likely to rise more in the near-term as the Japanese economy struggles with elevated raw material costs and supply chain issues The central bank held its target for short-term interest rates at negative 0.1%, and said […]
US Fed puts markets on the slippery slope; Sensex falls 581 points
Investors continued to pull out of risky assets as US Federal Reserve officials signalled that they were on course to raise interest rates in March, citing high inflation. The Sensex dropped as much as 1,419 points, or 2.5 per cent, on Thursday before recouping some of the losses. After a wild ride, the 30-share index closed at 57,277, down […]
Sensex reclaims 60,000 mark; FPI buying, macroeconomic data buoy sentiment
The Sensex reclaimed the 60,000 mark after seven weeks, despite rising Covid-19 cases, as the benchmark indices closed higher for the fourth straight session on Wednesday. Inflows from foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), expectations of good quarterly results, and optimism triggered by positive macroeconomic numbers enthused investors. The Sensex gained 367 points, or 0.6 per cent, to close at 60,223, […]
Sensex, Nifty likely to open higher amid positive global cues
By Administrator_India Capital Sands Indian benchmark indices are likely to open on a positive note today as SGX Nifty quoted at 17,165.80 (up 106.8 points) at 8:40 am. Singapore Nifty (SGX Nifty) is the Indian Nifty index that is traded in the Singapore Stock Exchange and is considered to be the first indication of the […]
Sensex, Nifty rise on boost from Reliance
By Administrator_India Capital Sands Indian shares rose on Friday and were on course to finish the week higher, boosted by a jump in Reliance shares after the oil-to-telecoms conglomerate said it had become net-debt free. The NSE Nifty 50 index rose 0.58% to 10,146.75, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex was up 0.51% at […]