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US Fed rate hike bets soar to 57% from 30% after Warsh's speech. What are Goldman Sachs and others saying?
US rate-hike expectations jumped sharply after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech, with traders pricing a 57% chance of a September hike. Goldman Sachs, however, expects rates to remain unchanged, while warning that hotter-than-expected inflation data could alter the outlook. Here’s what markets and economists are saying.
FM Sitharaman promotes made-in-India potential for the 'world'; highlights Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker, ONDC initiatives
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed investors in Chicago, promoting India's manufacturing potential for global markets. She emphasized digital infrastructure's role and urged international partners to view India as a hub for innovation.
BlackRock helps pull more Bitcoin wealth deeper into Wall Street
BlackRock and other Wall Street firms are making it easier for large Bitcoin holders to move crypto wealth into spot Bitcoin ETFs through in-kind transactions. Lower minimums, expanding market infrastructure and growing demand for simpler custody are accelerating the shift, further integrating Bitcoin holdings into mainstream financial markets.
India’s housing market sees structural shift towards premium, luxury homes: CareEdge Ratings
India’s housing market is seeing a structural shift towards premium and luxury homes, with affordable housing losing share in new launches. CareEdge Ratings said stronger demand from affluent buyers and rising development costs are driving the shift, even as housing sales moderate in some major cities amid affordability pressures and cautious sentiment.
Will Dalal Street see record Rs 70,000 crore IPOs in September? Jio and NSE buzz raises stakes
India’s IPO market could see a record fundraising month in September, with companies potentially raising up to Rs 70,000 crore if Jio Platforms or NSE launches its public issue. More than 25 IPOs are expected, as strong domestic liquidity, improved listing performance, and pent-up supply drive the primary market revival.
F&O Talk: Traders should maintain caution amid CAS volatility, says Sudeep Shah; picks 6 stocks for next week
The Indian stock market ended higher on Friday, but heightened volatility and sharp index divergences amid the Closing Auction Session (CAS) have kept traders cautious. Technical analyst Sudeep Shah expects Nifty and Sensex to remain range-bound, while highlighting key support and resistance levels and identifying six stocks that could outperform in the coming week.
IPO fever grips D-Street: 3 issues to open for subscription; 8 new listings lined up for next week
India’s primary market is set for a busy week, with three mainboard IPOs opening to raise a combined Rs 1,264.72 crore. Meanwhile, eight companies are scheduled to list, including five that have completed their IPOs and three whose ongoing issues will close before their shares make their D-Street debut.
Vietnam Restates Readiness for ‘Constructive’ US Trade Talks
Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang, looking to reinvigorate months-long negotiations over a final tariff deal with the Trump administration, reiterated to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer the Southeast Asian country’s readiness for “open, constructive” trade talks.
Nepal floods: 3 days roll on with no trace of 77 Isha Foundation missing pilgrims | ‘Rescue teams are on ground but….'
A total of 77 Isha Foundation pilgrims remain missing after flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border. Efforts by the organization to locate them have been unsuccessful. The group with participants from 19 nationalities was returning from a pilgrimage.
₹5.93 lakh, 13 days in New Zealand: Couple's honeymoon stuns internet; 'We didn't try to make trip budget-friendly…'
They travelled across both New Zealand's North and South Islands, stayed in private Airbnbs and used rental cars, while still making room for several major tourist experiences.
RBI rate hike risk rises: Bandhan AMC’s Suyash Choudhary dials back duration in bond portfolios
Bandhan AMC has reduced duration across several bond funds as RBI rate hike risks rise following the latest MPC minutes. CIO Suyash Choudhary said markets are increasingly debating the timing and magnitude of potential hikes, while fading FCNR flows and changing policy expectations could drive a flatter bond yield curve.
India-Central Asia ties in focus as PM Modi begins Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-nation visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan on Saturday. He will hold bilateral talks in Tashkent and attend the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, aiming to strengthen India's strategic partnerships, trade, and regional security across Central Asia.
Indian bank stocks show widest exchange price gap in decades
Indian bank stocks saw unusually wide price gaps between the NSE and BSE during Thursday’s closing auction, with IndusInd Bank recording its widest exchange price difference in more than two decades. The divergence has intensified scrutiny of the new auction system amid thin liquidity, monthly expiry pressures and concerns over market manipulation.
Bajaj Finance, L&T Finance poised to benefit as NBFC earnings recovery broadens: Siddhartha Khemka
India’s NBFC sector is showing signs of a broad-based cyclical recovery, with FY27 first-quarter results pointing to stronger loan growth, improving asset quality, lower credit costs and emerging operating leverage. Earnings estimates are also being upgraded, raising expectations of sustained profitability and a potential valuation re-rating across leading lenders.
World News Today Live Updates on August 29, 2026 : Nepal flood death toll at 616: ‘At least $4 bn’ needed for rebuilding; minister denies refusing foreign help — 5 points
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Nepal flood death toll at 616: ‘At least $4 bn’ needed for rebuilding; minister denies refusing foreign help — 5 points
Nepal needs $4 billion to $5 billion for rebuilding after the devastating flood that struck its border areas this week, Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle told Reuters on Saturday.
Crude oil prices end winning run with first weekly fall in nearly a month. Can liquid gold slide further?
Crude oil prices posted their first weekly decline in three weeks as improving flows through the Strait of Hormuz eased supply concerns. Brent fell over 5% for the week, while WTI declined more than 4%. However, prolonged shipping disruptions could push prices higher, with JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs flagging upside risks.
