With the U.S. Federal Reserve facing a pivotal decision next week, a market expert suggests that an impending interest rate cut creates a strategic opportunity for investors to restructure their portfolios.Three Asset Classes To Focus On Ahead Of Rate CutsJohn Murillo, Chief Business Officer of the global fintech solutions provider B2BROKER, believes investors should consider shifting focus to three key areas: bonds, large-cap growth stocks, and real assets to navigate the changing economic landscape.The re ...

By Indradip Ghosh BENGALURU (Reuters) -The Bank of Canada will cut its overnight rate by a quarter point on September 17 as the labour market deteriorates and economic activity weakens, according to most economists in a Reuters poll, who also expect at least one more cut next quarter. Canada's central bank has faced growing pressure to resume easing after holding rates steady since March, following a cumulative 225-basis-point reduction - one of the most aggressive among its G10 peers. Last week, offici ...

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged on Friday in line with a global market rally amid rising hopes that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week.Photograph: ANI PhotoOptimism over a successful conclusion of India-US trade talks has also fuelled a rally in markets.Rallying for the fifth day in a row, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 355.97 points or 0.44 per cent to settle at 81,904.70. During the day, it surged 444.12 points or 0.54 per cent to 81,992.85.The 50-share NSE Nifty ral ...

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong property sector is showing signs of recovery, with expectations of increased investor interest in distressed assets and improving home sales as interest rate cuts are anticipated [1][5]. Group 1: Market Conditions - The real estate industry in Hong Kong has faced significant challenges, with many listed property developers renegotiating loan terms [2]. - Property prices peaked before a downturn that began in 2019, with a 28.4% decline in housing prices as of March this year compared to the all-time high in September 2021. However, prices have increased for four consecutive months up to July, reducing the year-to-date decline to 0.45% [4]. - The average sell-through rate for new residential projects has been between 20% and 70%, with only developers with strong brand recognition able to sell out their inventory [6]. Group 2: Future Outlook - There is potential for the Hong Kong property market to return to previous highs if the Chinese economy experiences significant growth, although this may require patience [3]. - The current inventory of unsold flats is equivalent to 14 to 15 months of sales based on the last year's average monthly sales, indicating a supply issue that typically sees rising prices when supply is below 10 months [7]. - The US Federal Reserve is expected to implement a quarter-point rate cut, which would likely lead to similar actions by Hong Kong's monetary authority, alleviating pressure on commercial property owners and encouraging homebuyers [5].

Core Viewpoint - Stock futures experienced a slight decline on Friday morning following new highs on Wall Street, driven by cooling jobs data and mild inflation, which bolstered confidence in a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve at the upcoming meeting [2] Group 1 - Wall Street reached fresh highs, indicating a strong market performance [2] - Cooling jobs data suggests a slowdown in employment growth, which may influence monetary policy [2] - Mild inflation levels are contributing to the expectation of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [2]

CONCLUDED Stock Market News From Sept. 12, 2025: Dow Slips After Hitting Record High Last Updated: 14 hours ago Gold Set for Fourth Weekly Gain on Fed Easing Bets By Giulia Petroni, Dow Jones Newswires Gold prices are poised for a fourth straight weekly gain on expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates Wednesday. Futures rose 0.4% to $3,689.80 a troy ounce in early trade and are up 1% on the week. Markets are pricing in a 25-basis-points cut next week and potentially further easing by ye ...

Market Overview - Asian shares rose, influenced by Wall Street's record-setting performance, as mixed U.S. data increased expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut to stimulate the economy [1][3] - Japan's Nikkei 225 reached an intra-day high, rising 0.9% to 44,781.09, with notable gains in semiconductor companies like Tokyo Electron and Sony Group [2] - The S&P 500 increased by 0.8%, marking an all-time high for the third consecutive day, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 617 points (1.4%) and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.7% [4] Economic Indicators - A report indicated that U.S. inflation rose by 2.9% in August compared to the previous year, slightly up from July's 2.7% rate, which may influence the Fed's decision on interest rates [6] - The job market's performance is seen as a critical factor for the Fed, with a need for it to weaken enough to justify a rate cut without triggering a recession [5] Sector Performance - Stocks of companies likely to benefit from lower interest rates, such as real estate and homebuilders, experienced rallies on Wall Street [7] - In Asian markets, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index rose 1.5% due to reports of potential state bank support for local governments, while the Kospi in Seoul climbed 1.3% [2]

Market Overview - Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced gains in early trade, driven by a global market rally and increasing expectations of a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week [1][3] - The BSE Sensex rose by 287.93 points to reach 81,836.66, while the NSE Nifty increased by 84.25 points to 25,089.75 [1] Company Performance - Infosys saw a 1.50% increase after announcing its largest-ever share buyback program valued at ₹18,000 crore [1] - Other gainers included Tata Motors, Maruti, Mahindra & Mahindra, Axis Bank, and Larsen & Toubro, while Hindustan Unilever, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, and Titan were among the laggards [2] Investment Sentiment - The global stock markets are showing resilience, bolstered by new records in the US market, with bullish sentiments driven by anticipated rate cuts from the Fed [3] - A significant rise in demand for consumer durables, particularly automobiles, is expected to dominate economic news post-September 22nd, providing positive sentiment to the market [3][4] Institutional Activity - Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold equities worth ₹3,472.37 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) purchased stocks worth ₹4,045.54 crore [4] Oil Market - The global oil benchmark Brent crude decreased by 0.87% to $65.79 per barrel [4]

Bitcoin’s bullish start to the week extended on Thursday, hitting a 19-day high, with experts citing slightly cooler inflation data as a tailwind ahead of the Federal Reserve’s September 17 rate cut decision. The top crypto is up 1.5% in the past 24 hours, per CoinGecko data, extending Wednesday’s push that ended a two-week consolidation. Bitcoin is currently trading at $115,680 after climbing to just above $116,300 earlier in the trading session. “I think this week’s price action has been driven by growing ...

STATE OF THE MARKETSGIFT Nifty (Earlier SGX Nifty) signals a positive startGIFT Nifty on the NSE IX traded higher by 76.5 points, or 0.30 per cent, at 25,182.50, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for a positive start on Friday.Tech View: Going forward, analysts expect the upward momentum to persist, with immediate targets at 25,200, followed by 25,400. On the downside, the support base continues to shift higher, with the 50-day moving average now placed near the 24,900 mark.India VIX: India VIX, which ...