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Asian Stocks Rise as Hopes for U.S. Rate Cuts Grow

Asian Stocks Rise as Hopes for U.S. Rate Cuts Grow

Asian markets started the week on a stronger note, buoyed by hopes that the U.S. Federal Reserve could soon cut interest rates following weak U.S. jobs data. This shift in expectations has reignited investor confidence after weeks of volatility. What Happened A disappointing U.S. payrolls report showed that job growth has slowed significantly, with the […]

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Asian Stocks Slip on Weak China Data & Copper Crash, Yen Jumps After BOJ Holds Rates

Asian Stocks Slip on Weak China Data & Copper Crash, Yen Jumps After BOJ Holds Rates

Asian stocks markets stumbled on Thursday as investors grappled with weak Chinese factory data, a plunge in copper prices, and a flurry of global economic news that spanned trade, central bank moves, and corporate earnings. Key Drivers Behind the Market Mood: China Disappoints: Asian stocks China’s July manufacturing activity came in softer than expected, raising

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U.S. Economic Growth Likely Rebounded in Q2 — But All Is Not Well Underneath

U.S. Economic Growth Likely Rebounded in Q2 — But All Is Not Well Underneath

The U.S. economy likely bounced back in the second quarter of 2025, driven largely by trade dynamics and a shrinking import gap. But economists warn that the headline GDP number may overstate the true strength of the economy, as underlying consumer and business activity remains weak. Key Highlights: GDP Rebound — But Don’t Be Fooled

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Asia Stocks, Yen Hold Steady as Markets Look Beyond Japan Politics and Eye Corporate Earnings

Asia Stocks, Yen Hold Steady as Markets Look Beyond Japan Politics and Eye Corporate Earnings

Asia Stocks remained resilient on Monday, with stocks and the yen showing limited reaction to Japan’s weekend election results, as investors shifted their focus to corporate earnings and global trade developments. Despite Japan’s ruling coalition losing control of the upper house in Sunday’s elections—further weakening Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s political standing—the market response was muted.

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SEBI Bars Jane Street from Indian Markets, Seizes $567M Over Alleged Index Manipulation

SEBI Bars Jane Street from Indian Markets, Seizes $567M Over Alleged Index Manipulation

In an unprecedented move, India’s Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI Bars) has barred U.S.-based trading giant Jane Street and its affiliates from participating in the Indian securities market. The action follows allegations of manipulating the Bank Nifty index through derivatives trading. What SEBI Found: Regulatory Action: Jane Street Responds: “We dispute the findings and will

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India’s 4 Red Lines in US Trade Talks Why Corn, Ethanol, Soybean and Dairy Are Off Limits

India’s 4 Red Lines in US Trade Talks: Why Corn, Ethanol, Soybean & Dairy Are Off Limits

As the US eyes a “very big” trade deal to gain deeper access to Indian markets, India has drawn clear red lines (India’s 4 red lines) — especially in agriculture, a politically and economically sensitive sector. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has firmly stated: “There’s no way we could do anything that would weaken our farmers.”

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Stocks Dip, Dollar Slides as Trade and Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Markets

Stocks Dip, Dollar Slides as Trade and Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Markets

Source: Reuters | Stocks Dip Global markets slipped as investors digested an underwhelming U.S. inflation report, a shaky trade truce between the U.S. and China, and rising Middle East tensions — all of which stoked risk aversion across assets. Key Drivers  U.S.-China Trade Truce: Geopolitical Tensions: Inflation & Interest Rates: Market Snapshot Commodities & Safe

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Sensex Surges 3,000 Points After India-Pakistan Ceasefire

Sensex Soars Nearly 3,000 Points in Relief Rally After India-Pakistan Ceasefire

In a dramatic rebound, Indian stock markets witnessed their strongest single-day rally in over a year as benchmark indices surged sharply on Monday. The relief rally came on the heels of the much-anticipated ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan (Sensex), which brought a wave of optimism to jittery investors. The S&P BSE Sensex skyrocketed by

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