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Dalal Street slumps on oil spike, bond rout & Irda jolt
The US 10-year Treasury yield moved above 5.10%, while Brent crude remained above $102 a barrel, raising concerns over global liquidity, inflation and India’s import bill.
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US stocks: S&P 500 ends nearly flat as US-Iran talks help stocks pare losses
S&P 500 ended almost flat as Microsoft declined, while Meta Platforms recorded gains amid ongoing market fluctuations. Oil prices surged following geopolitical tensions and a missile attack on Saudi Arabia, raising supply concerns. Treasury yields also increased, with the 30-year bond yield reaching its highest level since 2004. Traders anticipate a significant chance of another…
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Mutual fund inflows over 1 year: Which equity, debt and hybrid categories attracted money despite being in the red?
Mutual fund flows over the last 12 months show a mixed picture across equity, debt, and hybrid categories. Some categories attracted substantial money despite negative returns, while others saw outflows even after delivering positive returns.
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US Federal Reserve’s Anna Paulson sees scope for more interest rate hikes amid inflation risks
Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Anna Paulson indicated that additional interest rate hikes could be warranted to combat inflation. She stated that inflation remains persistently high, with underlying inflation at about 2.5 to 3%. Paulson characterized the US economy as relatively strong despite external pressures from tariffs and the Middle East conflict. Policymakers expect one further…
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6 international mutual funds are reopening: 5 delivered double-digit returns in 1 year – is it time to invest?
Six international mutual funds are reopening for fresh subscriptions after periodic restrictions on overseas investments. With some schemes delivering double-digit returns over the past year, investors may be tempted to invest. Here’s what you should check before putting money in.
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Health insurance: Sum insured, policy terms, evolving needs – all you need to know before policy renewal
Reviewing coverage, sum insured, healthcare requirements and premiums can help ensure uninterrupted protection
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Term insurance maths: Forget the 10x rule, here is what you actually need to avoid being underinsured
To determine adequate coverage, families must evaluate how much financial backing is necessary if the primary breadwinner’s income vanishes.
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UPI MDR on loan repayments: What charge applies to EMIs and who bears it? Here’s what borrowers need to know
From 15 October, UPI transactions of more than ₹2,000 for debt collection, including loan repayments and EMI collections, will attract a ₹5 MDR. The charge is on the merchant side, not the borrower. Here’s how it applies to EMIs, AutoPay and credit-linked UPI payments.
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Snapdeal parent AceVector raises Rs 189 crore from anchors; Negen, Singularity among top investors
In a significant move, AceVector, the owner of Snapdeal, has successfully garnered Rs 189 crore from anchor investors for its upcoming IPO, scheduled to open on September 25 with a set price range of Rs 30-32 per share. Major allocations were made to funds like Negen Undiscovered Value Fund and Singularity Growth Opportunities Fund II.
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SEBI launches portfolio managers route for mutual funds: Here’s what the new ₹25 lakh PRIM route means for investors
SEBI has approved a new route allowing portfolio managers to build portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, index funds and SIFs. With a minimum investment of ₹25 lakh, PRIM could offer investors a professionally managed alternative to investing directly in mutual funds.