Oil Heads For Fourth Straight Monthly Loss as OPEC Meeting Looms
Oil prices rose slightly on Friday, but were set for a fourth straight month of losses amid growing concerns over weakening demand, with the focus now turning to a potential supply cut by the OPEC next week. London-traded Brent oil futures, the global benchmark, were flat at $87.50 a barrel by 21:55 ET (01:55 GMT), […]
Govt hikes DA by 4% under 7th Pay Commission; details here
The Union Cabinet has hiked the Dearness Allowance (DA) of central government employees and pensioners by 4 percent under the 7th Pay Commission, The hike takes DA to 38 percent from the current 34 percent of basic pay/pension. The Finance Ministry said that the central government employees and pensioners will become entitled to a higher […]
Oil Prices Hover Near 8-Mth Low as Recession Fears Dent Outlook
Oil prices held near eight-month lows on Monday after falling sharply last week as markets feared that slowing global economic activity will dent demand for crude. Anderson-traded Brent oil futures rose 0.3% to $85.29 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were unchanged at $78.67 a barrel by 21:30 ET (01:30 GMT). Both contracts […]
BOJ Holds Ultra-Low Interest Rates Despite High Inflation, Fed Pressures
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) held its benchmark interest rates at ultra-low levels on Thursday, as expected, citing the need for accommodative monetary policy amid continued headwinds from rising commodity prices and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The world’s third-largest central bank held its short -term policy interest rate. at negative 0.1% after a […]
10-year yields highest since 2011 before expected Fed rate hike
Benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yields jumped to their highest level since 2011 on Monday as investors adjusted for the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will hike rates higher and for longer than previously expected as inflation remains near multi-decade highs. Data last week showed higher-than-expected consumer prices in August, dashing hopes that the worst […]
Dow Futures Tick Higher After Indices Post Their Worst Week Since June
U.S. stock futures were trading slightly higher during Sunday’s evening deals, after major benchmark indices posted their greatest weekly losses in 3 months, with investors remaining cautious amid persistent inflation fears ahead of Federal Reserve’s two-day meeting and rate decision later this week. By 7:10pm ET (11:10pm GMT) Dow Jonas Futures and S&P 500 Futures […]
Will Mining Die With Ethereum 2.0?
The crypto community is celebrating the coming of Ethereum 2.0, however, there are also concerns for miners. Since Ethereum has switched to a proof-of-stake model, Ether will no longer be necessary. Due to this, mining machinery will become obsolete, leaving miners with fewer options. Where Will Ethereum Miners Go From Here? The Ethereum mining industry has flourished and thrived just like […]
Asian Stocks Cautiously Optimistic Ahead of U.S. CPI Data
Most Asian stock markets rose slightly on Tuesday, with investors turning cautiously optimistic over upcoming data that is expected to show a sustained decline in U.S. inflation. Taiwan’s Weighted Index added 0.7%, the most among its regional peers, while China’s Shanghai Shenzhen and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.5% and 0.3%, respectively, in catch-up trade. Gains in major automobile stocks also […]
Stocks to Watch: HP Adhesives, RBL Bank, Adani Trans, HUL, Lupin, CBI
The key benchmark indices are likely to start trade on a quiet note owing to lack of any major directional cues from the overseas market. As of 08:00 AM, the SGX Nifty futures were quoted at 17040, up 14 points. Meanwhile, here the top stocks to focus in trade today. HP Adhesives: The stock will make […]
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 […]