Mumbai: Government bond yields jumped to a two-month high on Tuesday as unexpectedly firm US economic data dampened hopes of the Federal Reserve reducing interest rates anytime soon, driving up American bond yields and reducing the appeal of Indian fixed-income assets. Yield on the 10-year benchmark government bond rose 7 basis points to settle at … Read more
Mumbai: The rupee Wednesday closed at its strongest level versus the US dollar in six months as disappointing American economic data caused the greenback to weaken globally while overseas investors deployed funds in local capital markets. The domestic currency settled at 82.83 per US dollar on Wednesday, its strongest closing level since September 4, 2023, … Read more
The U.S. stock market’s strong start to the year faces a major test next week in a stretch packed with big tech earnings, the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting and the closely-watched employment report. The S&P 500 is up nearly 3% since the end of December and stands near record highs, driven in part by … Read more
