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Yen leaps, stocks and bonds drop as Japan confirms joint intervention with US

TOKYO - ‌The yen leapt on Monday, while stocks and bonds fell, after Tokyo confirmed a rare joint currency intervention with Washington to pull the Japanese currency off four-decade lows.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

ETMarkets NRI Talk | Allocate 25-35% of your global portfolio to India for long term wealth creation: Pradeep Gupta

FPIs pulled out a record ~$18 billion (₹1.7 lakh crore) that year. 2026 has been worse, rupee returns are down 10% from the year's high, and FPIs have now taken out close to $28 billion (₹2.6 lakh crore).

The Economic Times · Aug 3

3 Fixed-Income ETFs Show Why Yield Is Only Part of the Income Story

BBHY, BKLN, and JAAA offer different fixed-income strategies, with yields ranging from 4.95% to 7.79%, varying fees, and differing credit quality and recession exposure.

MarketBeat · Aug 2

Most Investors Are Missing This Simple Strategy to Minimize Risk and Maximize Returns

The generationally high fixed rate of return on bonds presents a unique opportunity for today's investors. Here's what to know.

Barchart · Jul 31

Bloomberg delays India bonds inclusion in global index as investors seek proof reforms work

Bloomberg Index Services has deferred a decision on including Indian government bonds in its Global Aggregate Index, saying recent market reforms need more time to prove their effectiveness for foreign investors. While acknowledging progress in trading access and tax changes, it wants smoother implementation before granting index inclusion.

The Economic Times · Jul 31

India bonds log first monthly loss in four as surging oil, Treasury yields sting

In July, Indian government bonds faced their first monthly loss after a four-month streak of gains. The surge in oil prices and rising U.S. Treasury yields led to a drop in bond prices, prompting foreign investors to sell off their holdings as the month concluded. Attention now shifts to the…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

State Bank of India's perpetual bond demand seen spurring more issuances, bankers say

State Bank of India's recent success in selling perpetual bonds is setting a positive precedent for other banks. With several lenders preparing for perpetual bond call options this fiscal year, they may be encouraged to initiate fresh debt offerings. This trend underlines banks' focus on bolstering capital buffers to foster…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

India bonds slip on Fed uncertainty, war worries

On Thursday, Indian government bonds faced a decline for the third consecutive day. The rise in U.S. Treasury yields dampened enthusiasm for Indian debt instruments, while escalating geopolitical tensions from the Gulf region further affected market dynamics. Additionally, concerns about the Federal Reserve's ambiguous interest rate plans placed additional strain…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

Quote of the Day by Ryan Reynolds: I think every relationship is going to go through a few rough patches. Those are what make it..." The 'Deadpool' actor's heartfelt words about love, trust and resilience still resonate with millions

Quote of the Day: Ryan Reynolds' heartfelt words, “I think every relationship is going to go through a few rough patches. Those are what make it stronger, I think" remind us that challenges are a natural part of every relationship and often become the foundation for lasting trust and stronger…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

War in Iran, Inflation and AI Angst: Should Investors Increase Their Safety?

Investors are increasingly turning toward the stability and attractive yields of Treasury securities and specialized bond ETFs to protect their capital.

Kiplinger · Jul 30