Australia tightens divestment rules for Northern Minerals investors
Australia has amended divestment orders for two Northern Minerals shareholders, requiring prior notification of any share sale to the Treasurer.
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Australian shares slip as Westpac drags banks, miners rally
Australian shares fell on Monday, led by a sharp drop in Westpac, as investors awaited the RBA's policy decision. Mining and gold stocks rose.
Dollar Holds Near Two-Month Low as Markets Await US Inflation Data
The dollar hovers near a two-month low as investors await US inflation data for clues on the Fed's rate path.
Gold Holds Near Seven-Week High as Markets Await US Inflation Data
Gold holds steady near a seven-week peak after weak US jobs data boosted rate-cut bets; CPI and PPI reports due this week.
Oil climbs as Hormuz reopening hinges on US conditions
Oil prices rose on Monday as traders weighed Iran's latest comments on Hormuz reopening and fresh supply threats.
Asian Stocks Edge Up as Soft Jobs Data Tempers Rate-Hike Bets
Asian shares rose Monday after soft US jobs data pared rate-hike risks, though oil prices firmed on Gulf shipping concerns.
I Squared Capital wins oOh!media takeover battle with A$1.04 billion bid
oOh!media agrees to A$1.04 billion takeover by I Squared Capital, ending a competitive bidding war that drew global investors.
Westpac sees 20% slide in mortgage applications as tax changes bite
Westpac reports a 20% fall in mortgage applications and projects investor housing credit growth to halve by 2027, citing tax policy and rates.
SEBI sees retail investor base widening as savings shift to market-linked assets
SEBI's annual report shows deepening retail participation, with mutual fund AUM at Rs 73.7 lakh crore and SIP inflows rising 20.8%.
When Markets Turn Mad: Crowding Signals New Risks for Investors
Morgan Stanley research flags investor crowding as a key risk, suggesting extreme sentiment and sharp price moves may signal when markets lose collective wisdom.
Credit growth and capital inflows brighten outlook for Indian markets
Strong domestic credit growth and improving capital inflows are likely to support Indian markets, even as foreign equity selling remains heavy.
China's July factory-gate inflation cools as energy costs retreat
China's July producer price inflation slowed to 3.5% year-on-year, below expectations, as consumer price growth also eased to 0.5%.
BHP Port Hedland strike widens as more workers join stoppage
Union workers at BHP's Port Hedland operations have expanded a two-day strike, with around 150 workers now participating.
RBI Proposes Updated Capital Rules for Bank Derivative Risks
RBI proposes new capital rules for banks to cover derivative counterparty risks, replacing the 2011 CVA framework.
US Tariffs on Russian Oil Unlikely to Dent India's Economy, Says Analyst
An analyst says US tariffs on Russian oil will barely impact India, as discounts have narrowed and the economy is well-insulated.
RBI proposes extra leverage buffer for G-SIB branches in India
RBI draft rules require G-SIB branches in India to hold a 3.5% leverage ratio plus parent-bank buffer, aligning with Basel 2017 standards.
Indian pharma market grows 12.1% in July, but volumes lag at 1.6%
India's pharma market grew 12.1% in value in July 2026, but unit growth was just 1.6%, driven by pricing and new products.
AI creates 51,000 more jobs than it cuts in India, Nomura finds
Nomura data shows AI added 83,100 jobs in India versus 31,921 layoffs, but entry-level hiring is falling.
NBFC gold loans surge 69% to Rs 3.41 lakh crore in June
NBFC gold loans grew 69.3% YoY to Rs 3.41 lakh crore in June, far outpacing overall retail loan growth of 20.3%.
Unsold Housing Stock Up 4% in H1 2026, Premium Segment Leads Build-Up
Unsold housing inventory in eight Indian cities rose 4% YoY to 525,695 units in H1 2026, driven by a sharp build-up in premium and luxury segments.