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US polls, Fed rate, FIIs trading key market movers this week: Analysts

The November 5 US presidential elections, Federal Reserve interest rate decision, trading activity of foreign investors, and the upcoming quarterly earnings from domestic firms are the major triggers that would influence sentiments in the equity market this week, analysts said. In an eventful week ahead, a host of macroeconomic data announcements and global trends would also drive the markets, experts said. "The upcoming week is poised to be eventful on the global front. The US presidential election on November 5 is a key focus, and the US FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting will be crucial. Geopolitical tensions and oil price movements will remain key variables as well," said Santosh Meena, Head of Research, Swastika Investmart Ltd. Domestically, the final phase of Q2 earnings will be critical, while foreign institutional investor (FII) behaviour will remain under close watch, Meena added. "The outlook for the market will be guided by the US presidential election and majo

India bond yields unchanged, set to end flat; traders eye weekly debt sale

New Delhi aims to raise Rs 32,000 crore ($3.81 billion), which includes Rs 22,000 crore of the new 6.79 per cent 2034 bond that will replace the existing benchmark note soon

US Fed rate cut: How leading brokerages interpret the development

US Fed rate cut: Policymakers, according to reports, expect the Fed's benchmark to fall another half of a percentage point by 2024-end, and another one per cent in 2025

Gold, Equities, Oil, Bonds: What next for these assets after Fed rate cut?

US Fed rate cut: Asian equities, however, saw meaningful gains Thursday morning where Indian stock market hit fresh record highs

Experts divided on impact of Fed rate cut for emerging markets like India

Experts shared mixed views on the impact of the half-point benchmark rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, as some believe cheaper financing could boost investment flows, others said it could lead to a decline in returns on equity and a rise in gold prices. The US Federal Open Market Committee voted to cut the federal funds rate target range by 50 bps to 4.75-5 per cent, from 5.25-5.50 per cent, against expectations of a cut half that size. The US central bank had kept interest rates at an over two-decade high for 14 months. According to PHDCCI President Sanjeev Agrawal "We expect that the cut in the Federal Reserve rate could lead to a decline in returns on equity and a rise in gold prices". Echoing similar sentiments, Colin Shah, MD at Kama Jewellery, said this scenario must be taken positively, as the rate cut has opened doors for gold to scale new highs shortly, reinstating the might of the yellow metal as an investment haven. Some experts believe the Fed rate cut could lead to

Why did Mphasis, Nifty IT gain up to 4% after US Fed cut rates by 50 bps?

The surge in IT stocks was fuelled by the US Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points, lowering the target range to 4.75 per cent to 5 per cent.

Nifty to gain upside momentum above 25,500; MphasiS, OFSS see short buildup

Derivatives market update for Sept 19: Options data hint that short term support for Nifty is at 25,250; while upside momentum is expected above 25,500, says Sahaj Agarwal of Kotak Securities.

US Fed cuts 50 bps rate: Here're key takeaways from Jerome Powell statement

US Fed rate cuts: The last time the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cut by half percentage was in 2008 during the global financial crisis

Fed's bold move reshapes policy horizon for counterparts around the world

In emerging markets, the Fed's half percentage point cut offers reduced pressure on exchange rates

Market Highlights, Sept 18: Sensex, Nifty retreat from record highs, end in red ahead of Fed outcome

Stock Market Highlights: As many as 33 constituent stocks on the Nifty50 ended in the red, dragged by TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, and Wipro, with a fall of up to 3.50 per cent

Mphasis, Infosys fall up to 6%, Nifty IT 3% ahead of Fed rate cut decision

The fall in IT stocks may also be attributed to a report which says Accenture Plc is planning to push back the bulk of its staff promotions by six months

25 or 50: How much will the Fed cut rates to begin its policy easing cycle?

The FOMC meeting is widely expected to see policy rates reduced by 25 or 50 bps, but investors will also be looking at the Fed's commentary to determine the frequency and quantum of future rate cuts

US Fed rate cut: MCX Gold eyes new high; Silver can zoom to Rs 1,00,000

Technical charts suggest that the bias for Gold is likely to remain positive as long as Rs 73,100 holds; while in case of Silver the bullish pivot stands at Rs 89,000.

Rupee to receive boost as chances of significant Fed rate cut rise

The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicated that the rupee will open flat-to-slightly-higher to the US dollar

India our APAC priority and primary market focus: Bhaskar Laxminarayan

He says that a 25-bp cut with a strong dovish message could be as effective as a 50-bp cut with minimal commentary

Nomura cuts target prices for Axis Bank, SBI and BoB ahead of Fed meeting

Analysts at Nomura suggested that larger private banks are likely to experience a greater negative impact on their NIMs from the potential US Fed rate cuts compared to mid-sized & smaller banks.

Dollar recovers some losses as traders scale back bets of big Fed rate cut

Focus turned to Wednesday's US inflation report as the next main indicator that could alter market pricing for the Fed's September meeting

Why stock prices don't always rise when the US Fed cuts interest rates

Of the many forces shaping stock prices, economic growth, corporate profits, and valuation are paramount. These deserve more attention than interest-rate movements alone

Outlook: MCX Silver can rally to Rs 88,500; focus on US nonfarm payroll

Silver futures had gained 2 per cent in Thursday's trading session amid rise in the US yield.

Already expensive house prices to get modest boost from rate cuts: Poll

Most central banks were expected to start cutting interest rates sometime this year, or have already done so, with the US Federal Reserve predicted to start at its Sept. 17-18 meeting