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Singapore Dollar Weakens Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
Wall Street Journal - 12 Aug 2026 02:50
The Singapore dollar weakened against the greenback as investors await U.S. inflation data.
Oil Rises; Volatility Expected Amid Middle East Developments
Wall Street Journal - 12 Aug 2026 00:23
Oil rose in early Asian trade. Crude prices remain volatile as markets react to developments in the Middle East, Infinox said.
Why Wall Street and Nvidia Are Building an Exotic Money Pipeline for the AI Boom
Wall Street Journal - 12 Aug 2026 01:17Nikkei Flat, Supported by Energy, Financial Stocks
Wall Street Journal - 12 Aug 2026 00:33
Japans Nikkei Stock Average was flat at 66988.82 as gains in financial and energy shares help offset losses in electronics and pharmaceutical stocks.
Four equity fund categories saw outflows in July despite gains: Should investors be concerned?
livemint.com - 12 Aug 2026 23:06
Four equity fund categories - large-cap, dividend-yield, value, and ELSS - saw net outflows in July despite mostly positive returns. Experts explain the key reasons behind the trend and what investors should consider bef...
Zerodha Fund House unveils arbitrage fund for short-term cash management, investment starts at ₹5,000
livemint.com - 12 Aug 2026 22:37
The new fund offer is aimed at investors looking to park surplus money for relatively short periods while keeping volatility lower than that typically associated with pure equity funds.
NFO alert: Zerodha Fund House unveils arbitrage fund for short-term cash management, investment starts at ₹5,000
livemint.com - 12 Aug 2026 22:37
The new fund offer is aimed at investors looking to park surplus money for relatively short periods while keeping volatility lower than that typically associated with pure equity funds.
Child certificate under Income Tax Act 2025: What is it, who needs it and how to generate one?
livemint.com - 12 Aug 2026 22:14
Form 128 allows taxpayers to obtain lower or nil TDS/TCS certificates. Under the Income Tax 2025, child certificates can be generated for individual payers. Here's what they mean, who needs them, and how to get them....
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Wall Street Journal - 12 Aug 2026 21:33Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Wall Street Journal - 12 Aug 2026 21:31Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Wall Street Journal - 12 Aug 2026 21:30CoreWeave Stock Surge Gives the AI Trade a Boost
Wall Street Journal - 12 Aug 2026 21:18Bought co-owner's 50% share in a property? How capital gains tax applies when selling whole asset
livemint.com - 12 Aug 2026 21:15
Buying a co-owners share in a jointly owned property can make capital gains tax calculations more complex when you sell the whole asset. The two shares may have different acquisition dates and costs, affecting how the ga...
U.S. Stocks Mixed After Inflation Data
Wall Street Journal - 12 Aug 2026 20:38Markets Get Inflation Relief
Wall Street Journal - 12 Aug 2026 20:35Small-cap funds attract highest ever monthly inflow in July: Is your equity portfolio taking the right risk?
livemint.com - 12 Aug 2026 20:29
Small-cap mutual funds attracted a record ₹7,768 crore in July, while large-cap funds saw their first outflow in 30 months. The sharp shift in equity fund flows raises questions about small-cap exposure, portfolio dive...
Goldman Sachs Is Doubling Down on Investor Hunger for Boomer Candy
Wall Street Journal - 12 Aug 2026 20:16Nifty 50 needs 8% returns to reclaim peak; mid-caps narrow gap: What it means for investors
livemint.com - 12 Aug 2026 20:11
Large-, mid- and small-cap indices are at different stages of recovery from their previous peaks. While Nifty Midcap 150 is almost back to its record high, Nifty 50 has a wider gap to close. A study highlights how past c...
FD rates: Which banks are offering the best returns on fixed deposits right now?
livemint.com - 12 Aug 2026 19:50
DCB Bank, RBL Bank, YES Bank, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank and Jammu & Kashmir Bank are among the banks offering some of the highest FD interest rates across various tenures for deposits of up to ₹1 crore.
August Heat Helps Lift U.S. Natural Gas Futures
Wall Street Journal - 12 Aug 2026 19:24
U.S. natural gas futures rose ahead of weekly inventory data, supported by hotter weather forecasts for much of the next two weeks.
Precious Metals Climb On Tame July Inflation
Wall Street Journal - 12 Aug 2026 19:02
Gold settled 0.6% higher, up for a fourth-consecutive session, and silver rose 1.2%, up eight of the past 11 sessions.
Returning to India? How RNOR status can help NRIs save tax on foreign income
livemint.com - 12 Aug 2026 18:59
During the RNOR phase, local income rules mirror those applicable to ordinary residents. Any revenue sourced within India-such as domestic salary, rental proceeds from local property, or fixed deposit interest-remains fu...