India’s foreign exchange restrictions have made it costlier and more complex for overseas investors to hedge against rupee volatility, which has reduced the attractiveness of Indian bonds. At the same time, a war-driven hit to earnings prospects is adding fresh pressure on equities. Steps taken by the Reserve Bank of India to stabilise the rupee,… Continue reading Foreign investors pull back as FX curbs hit Indian bonds, equities
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Is your hedge fund portfolio less diversified than you think?
BlackRock is urging investors to look beyond headline returns and pay closer attention to how hedge fund gains are being generated, according to a report released late last week. The core message is simple: in a market being reshaped by artificial intelligence, geopolitics and fast-moving capital flows, diversification across multiple hedge fund strategies matters more… Continue reading Is your hedge fund portfolio less diversified than you think?
India’s Libas eyes IPO by early next year but flags market volatility risk
Indian ethnic wear retailer Libas is aiming to go public by early next financial year, but the timing of its market debut may slip if equity markets remain volatile. The company is also stepping up store expansion, weighing a potential private equity round and assessing how geopolitical tensions, including the US-Iran conflict, could affect sentiment… Continue reading India’s Libas eyes IPO by early next year but flags market volatility risk
Why KKR is pouring $820M into Samsung Group stocks despite risks?
KKR is making an $820 million bet on Samsung SDS at a moment when markets are still debating how much of the AI boom will translate into durable profits. However, the deal, announced on Wednesday, appears far more measured than it might seem at first, with KKR opting to invest through newly issued convertible bonds… Continue reading Why KKR is pouring $820M into Samsung Group stocks despite risks?
How DEEPX chips could change Hyundai’s push into AI robotics
South Korean AI chipmaker DEEPX said it will strengthen its partnership with Hyundai Motor Group to develop a computing platform for generative AI robots and vehicles, as the company pushes deeper into low-power, on-device artificial intelligence. The move builds on an existing relationship between the two companies and underscores a broader industry shift towards running… Continue reading How DEEPX chips could change Hyundai’s push into AI robotics
Nikkei 225 jumps near record as Asian Markets rally on Iran talk hopes
Asian stocks rose on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said Washington could hold fresh talks with Iran in Pakistan within the next two days, reviving hopes that diplomacy may yet contain the latest confrontation. The shift in tone helped ease pressure across energy markets, with oil extending overnight losses and investors returning to risk assets… Continue reading Nikkei 225 jumps near record as Asian Markets rally on Iran talk hopes
Dow Jones rises 300 pts as S&P 500 nears record on Iran deal hopes
Wall Street’s major indexes moved higher on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 approaching record levels as investors weighed easing geopolitical tensions, fresh inflation data, and a mixed start to the earnings season. Optimism around a potential resumption of US-Iran negotiations helped lift sentiment, even as markets remained sensitive to… Continue reading Dow Jones rises 300 pts as S&P 500 nears record on Iran deal hopes
AST SpaceMobile stock is slipping and Amazon may be to blame
AST SpaceMobile Inc (NASDAQ: ASTS) closed “meaningfully” lower on Tuesday after Amazon announced a definitive $11.6 billion deal to acquire peer satellite operator Globalstar. The news eclipsed ASTS’s recent operational triumphs, including record-breaking Q4 revenue that helped it break above its major moving averages (MAs) in early April. Versus its year-to-date high, AST SpaceMobile stock… Continue reading AST SpaceMobile stock is slipping and Amazon may be to blame
Evening digest: Trump hints Iran talks, Amazon-Globalstar deal
Global markets saw a mix of geopolitical, corporate, and asset-driven developments on Tuesday, as Donald Trump signaled possible progress in US-Iran talks, Amazon announced a major satellite acquisition, oil prices fell on easing supply concerns, and Bitcoin rallied alongside broader risk assets. Trump hints at breakthrough in US-Iran talks Trump indicated that diplomatic developments could… Continue reading Evening digest: Trump hints Iran talks, Amazon-Globalstar deal