Indian government bond yields will likely remain steady this week. The market is awaiting the U.S. Federal Reserve s interest rate decision. A 25-basis-point rate cut is expected. Market participants will analyze forward guidance for future rate cut signals. India s consumer price inflation rose in August.

Crisil forecasts a rise in bank credit growth to 11-12% for fiscal year 2025-26, driven by consumer loan demand fueled by tax cuts and lower rates. Retail loans are expected to lead with 13% growth, while corporate loans may see a slower 9%.

JPMorgan Chase plans to reduce the influence of major bond issuers in its emerging-market index. This shift will re-route investment from countries like China and India. Smaller nations are set to gain from this adjustment. The change involves lowering the issuer cap to 9% by 2026. This move aims to balance regional exposure and boost index yield.

Anthem Biosciences shares have risen significantly since its listing. The company reported strong June quarter results, boosting investor confidence. Capacity expansion for custom synthesis is underway. Anthem plans to increase capacity to 425 kilolitres by September 2025. Two products received approval, expanding the commercial portfolio. Revenue jumped nearly 60% in the June quarter.

Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers plans a ₹745-crore IPO launch this month. This marks the second company from the financial services group to enter the primary market. The IPO consists entirely of a fresh share issue. The company intends to allocate ₹550 crore from the proceeds to meet long-term working capital needs.

Asian stocks saw modest gains following Wall Street s record highs, fueled by anticipation of a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut this week. The S&P 500 surpassed 6,600 amid bets on Fed easing, while a TikTok deal and potential Trump-Xi talks also boosted sentiment.

U.S. stock indexes closed higher on Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching record highs as investors anticipate the Federal Reserve s policy meeting. Tesla s stock surged following Elon Musk s acquisition of nearly $1 billion worth of shares, while Alphabet surpassed a $3 trillion market capitalization. The market anticipates a potential rate cut, influenced by recent labor market data.

Gold prices surged to a record high on Tuesday, buoyed by a weakening dollar ahead of the Federal Reserve s anticipated policy meeting. Expectations of a near-certain interest rate cut by the Fed further fueled the rally. Meanwhile, SPDR Gold Trust reported an increase in its holdings, reflecting growing investor confidence in the precious metal. Elsewhere, a U.S.

The dollar weakened against the euro, Aussie, and pound. Investors anticipate a Federal Reserve interest rate cut this week. Further rate reductions are expected. Donald Trump urged for aggressive monetary easing. Softening labour market data fueled these expectations. Wall Street reached new records. The euro, sterling, and Australian dollar held steady. The U.S. dollar remained flat against the yen.

Oil prices remained stable after a previous session increase, influenced by concerns over potential Russian supply disruptions due to Ukrainian refinery attacks. Market sentiment was also affected by the U.S. Federal Reserve s anticipated interest rate cut, which could stimulate fuel demand. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and progress in U.S.-China trade talks further contributed to market dynamics.