Private Credit Liquidity Stress
Apollo caps redemptions in its flagship private credit fund following a surge in exits, signaling deepening liquidity stress and fragility within the retail-focused asset class.
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- DATAMattel misses Q2 profit estimates as traditional toy sales slow
Consumers are shifting spending away from classic toys toward digital and tabletop games tied to media franchises, pressuring the toy maker's bottom line.
Livemint - MARKETElitecon International hits 10% upper circuit for second consecutive session
The small-cap stock surged to an intraday high of ₹18.90 on Tuesday, extending a sharp rally that saw shares jump 11% on Monday despite broader market weakness.
Livemint - MARKETANZ raises NZ mortgage rates by up to 26 bps as wholesale costs climb
New Zealand's largest lender hikes fixed home loan rates, signaling that the recent RBNZ tightening cycle is now filtering through to retail borrowers.
Livemint - MARKETMagnificent 7 ETF valuation hits record low as analysts see buying opportunity
The Roundhill Mag 7 ETF's forward P/E multiple has dropped to its lowest level since inception, prompting some strategists to view the pullback in mega-cap tech as a discount rather than a structural decline.
Livemint - MARKETUK Premium Bonds: Kent resident wins £1m jackpot on £21,000 stake
The latest NS&I draw highlights the lottery-style appeal of the savings product, with the winning bond purchased just six months ago.
Livemint - MARKETUK Premium Bonds: Kent resident wins £1m jackpot on £21,000 stake
The latest NS&I draw highlights the lottery-style appeal of the savings product, with the winning bond purchased just six months ago.
Livemint - MARKETDIIs pile into Indian railway stocks in Q2, signaling infrastructure confidence
Domestic institutional investors increased stakes in three key railway equities during the June quarter, reflecting sustained appetite for India's infrastructure theme.
Dawn Business - MARKETChennai port sets single-day barytes export record, adds pig iron to cargo mix
Record throughput of 46,000 tonnes underscores India's expanding bulk-export capacity as the terminal inaugurates new cranes to handle diversified cargo streams.
Livemint - MARKETIndian equities extend rally as technical strategists signal momentum shift
Bullish pressure persists in Indian benchmarks, with market experts pointing to a potential structural change in the near term.
Afr - UPDATEHabib Bank appoints Alamgir Morshed as Bangladesh country manager
The leadership change follows Euromoney naming the lender Pakistan's Best Bank for 2026, signaling continued focus on regional expansion.
Afr - MARKETBlue Owl Capital's private credit fundraising slows to three-year low
Capital inflows into the private credit market are decelerating, signaling potential headwinds for alternative asset managers as investor appetite cools.
Hindu Businessline - MARKETSoybeans near three-week low, corn falls on US weather outlook
Favorable US weather forecasts ease supply concerns, pushing soft commodity prices lower as traders adjust crop yield expectations.
Hindu Businessline - MARKETGokul Agro Resources shares rally 7% on strong Q1FY27 results
The Indian dairy processor's stock inches toward record highs after reporting robust first-quarter figures, extending a multi-year multibagger run.
Hindu Businessline - MARKETPakistani exporters warn managed rupee regime is stifling trade and foreign investment
Industry leaders argue artificial currency stability undermines global competitiveness, calling for gradual depreciation to restore export margins.
SCMP - STATEMENTExporters
“Exporters have been losing markets due to the high cost of production, which is 12pc higher than in China, meaning we cannot compete in the international market,”
in: Pakistani exporters warn managed rupee regime is stifling trade and fo - STATEMENTExporters
“This is highly discouraging for foreign investors and is reflected in the very low investment, which is declining each year,”
in: Pakistani exporters warn managed rupee regime is stifling trade and fo - DATAEicher Motors approves ₹1,225 crore Andhra plant expansion as Q1 profit rises 21%
The Royal Enfield maker signals aggressive capacity growth in India’s southern hub, underpinned by strong first-quarter earnings momentum.
Irishtimes - STATEMENTRoyal Enfield
“to support our growth over the long-term, we announced plans for a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Tada, Andhra Pradesh, to expand our capacity beyond the existing facilities in Tamil Nadu.”
in: Eicher Motors approves ₹1,225 crore Andhra plant expansion as Q1 profi - MARKETVictorian Labor leadership reshuffle sparks political uncertainty on ASX
Ben Carroll's elevation to replace Jacinta Allan introduces fresh volatility ahead of the state election, with markets weighing the impact on policy continuity.
Livemint - MARKETGoldman Sachs estimates Gen-AI could replace 12% of India's non-farm jobs
The bank frames the shift as job reallocation rather than mass unemployment, with automation handling routine tasks while nearly half the workforce sees productivity gains.
Livemint - STATEMENTGoldman Sachs
“analyzing trends and relationships in data,”
in: Goldman Sachs estimates Gen-AI could replace 12% of India's non-f - STATEMENTGoldman Sachs
“Overall, Gen-AI is more likely to reallocate labour across occupations over the Gen-AI adoption period,”
in: Goldman Sachs estimates Gen-AI could replace 12% of India's non-f - UPDATEEurobank wins Greece's Best Digital Bank at Euromoney Awards 2026
The Greek lender secures a second major Euromoney title this year, reinforcing its regional standing after being named Cyprus' best bank.
Hindu Businessline - MARKETSix South Korean journalists indicted over alleged stock price manipulation
Prosecutors in Seoul have charged eight individuals, including six business reporters, with manipulating stock prices and profiting from the scheme.
Hindu Businessline - MARKETAustralian stamp duty reforms urged as high costs lock retirees in oversized homes
Analysts warn that prohibitive transfer taxes are stifling housing turnover, compounding price pressure in Sydney and Melbourne's affluent suburbs.
Hindu Businessline - MARKETDublin Port narcotics seizures highlight persistent trade-route security risks
Three major interceptions over a single weekend underscore the vulnerability of European logistics hubs to illicit cargo, raising questions about port security protocols.
Irishtimes - MARKETIndia caps sugar dealer stocks at 400 tonnes to curb hoarding
New stock limits aim to stabilize domestic prices as supply tightens from El Niño crop stress and ethanol demand.
Livemint - MARKETKerala extends late-night bar hours to court wedding and MICE tourism
The state's push to relax licensing rules for luxury hotels aims to capture high-spending domestic leisure and corporate event demand.
SCMP - DATAMalawi inflation eases to 21.1% in June as food prices cool
Headline rate drops from 23.4% in May, but central bank warns El Niño risks could derail progress.
SCMP - MARKETEU on track to miss 2030 tech workforce target by 5 million
The widening skills gap threatens to bottleneck the bloc's digital transformation, intensifying competition for talent against the US and Asia.
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- MARKETElitecon International shares rise on leadership overhaul
The small-cap stock gained 4% after the company announced a leadership revival move, continuing a volatile trading pattern for the rare-earth firm.
Afr - MARKETHong Kong traffic collision injures 10; no material impact on global shipping routes
A minibus and water tanker crash in Kwun Tong has caused local disruption but does not affect major energy chokepoints or freight corridors.
Afr - UPDATEAstraZeneca Q2 EPS beats expectations as revenue growth holds steady
The UK pharma giant reported an 18% rise in core earnings per share to $2.63, surpassing consensus estimates while maintaining its full-year outlook.
Afr - MARKETIndian equities face persistent selling pressure as strategists warn of fragile recovery
Technical strategists highlight murky market conditions amid ongoing volatility, with expert Raja Venkatraman outlining specific positioning strategies for traders navigating the current downturn.
Afr - MARKETAustralian property slump persists as auction clearance rates stay below 60%
A dilapidated East Melbourne home sold for $400,000 above reserve, highlighting the divergence between prestige pockets and a broader market where buyer activity remains subdued.
Hindu Businessline - DATABank of Baroda Q1 profit plunges 72% on $600m NMC settlement
The one-time charge resolves a long-standing legal dispute, clearing a balance-sheet overhang for the Indian lender despite the sharp headline miss.
Livemint - MARKETEngineering sector leads India bank credit growth at 17% CAGR on capex surge
RBI data shows engineering outpacing basic metals in loan expansion, signaling sustained momentum in India's infrastructure and capital expenditure cycle.
Livemint - MARKETFIIs narrow Indian bank bets to select names in June quarter
Foreign capital flows into Indian equities remain highly concentrated, with institutional buying in the banking sector restricted to a handful of lenders amid broader market selectivity.
Livemint - EVENTEasyJet profits plunge 70% as Iran conflict drives £105m fuel cost surge
The budget carrier's quarterly results highlight the severe margin pressure on European airlines from geopolitical risk, complicating the integration of its £5.7bn Apollo Middle East merger.
Naftemporiki - MARKETIndian equities slide 1% as mid- and small-caps face heavy selling pressure
Broad-based weakness hit Indian benchmarks on Wednesday, with smaller caps underperforming as technical strategists warn of persistent headwinds.
Livemint - UPDATEBrigade Group launches ₹300 crore Mysuru project as Indian developers expand premium housing
The launch signals sustained confidence in India's premium residential segment, following similar aggressive expansion moves by peers like Prestige Estates Projects.
Livemint - MARKETMotor Oil completes full acquisition of Nova ICT stake
The Greek energy group consolidates its digital services portfolio by taking full control of the IT firm from Nova Telecommunications.
Livemint - DATASobha shares erase gains despite 292% profit surge in Q1
Traders booked profits on the Indian developer's stock after a sharp morning rally, highlighting a 'sell the news' dynamic despite robust operational metrics and a planned ₹1,000 crore debt issuance.
Livemint - EVENTIndian equities slide as private banks sell off amid West Asia tensions
Selling pressure on private banking stocks weighed on Indian benchmarks following weak June-quarter earnings and rising geopolitical risks.
Livemint - DATASobha Ltd. profit triples in Q1 as revenue surges 50% on margin expansion
The developer's bottom-line acceleration outpaces top-line growth, signaling strong execution in its real estate segment despite a sequential revenue dip.
Hindu Businessline - MARKETAustralian fund managers Tagliaferro and Conn launch small-cap vehicle targeting quant-driven dislocations
Veteran stock pickers Anton Tagliaferro and Simon Conn are returning to fundamental analysis with a new Australian small-cap fund, betting that momentum-driven trading by quant funds has created mispriced opportunities.
Livemint - MARKETIndian equities rally on IT and financial strength as strategists highlight top picks
Nifty 50 and Sensex advance after strong earnings from Tech Mahindra and Jio Financial, with technical strategists pointing to specific opportunities amid broader market volatility.
Livemint - MARKETLarge-cap value stocks trade at discounts as small-cap rally deepens
With small-caps posting their best half-year start in 35 years, investors are scrutinizing whether cheap large-cap valuations represent genuine value or lingering structural headwinds.
CNBC - MARKETGhana poultry lobby claims exclusion from feed policy talks
GAPFA says it was shut out of Feed Ghana formulation despite requests, raising questions about stakeholder engagement in a sector critical to food security.
Hindu Businessline - STATEMENTMr Muhammed
“I made several attempts, and we never cited that document. As the biggest poultry farmers' association in the country, and the only poultry farmers' association that has a feed mill plant, we never made input into the policy document,”
in: Ghana poultry lobby claims exclusion from feed policy talks - STATEMENTMr Muhammed
“I sent a letter to Honourable Demordzie's office. I was there on three occasions. We wanted to be given the opportunity to make an input. We were not given that opportunity,”
in: Ghana poultry lobby claims exclusion from feed policy talks - MARKETPC Jeweller shares drop 6% as ₹1,000 crore QIP approval triggers dilution fears
The jeweller's board cleared a major capital raise, but investors punished the stock on Friday, reversing earlier gains from debt repayment news.
Hindu Businessline - MARKETIndian equities draw fresh institutional inflows as brokerages upgrade Kirloskar, APL Apollo, Union Bank
Converging buy ratings from global banks and rising stakes by domestic and foreign funds signal a shift in capital toward Indian mid-caps and financials.
Yonhap - MARKETTech Mahindra shares surge on Q1 beat; analysts divided on valuation
Strong first-quarter results drive shares higher, but institutional investors remain cautious on stretched multiples despite robust telecom growth.
Hindu Businessline - DATAGroww Q1 profit surges 94% as retail commodity derivatives volume expands
Billionbrains Garage Ventures reports near-doubling of net income, driven by surging activity in retail commodity futures and options trading.
Irishtimes - DATAHDFC Asset Management Q1 profit rises 12% on strong inflows
The asset manager's results underscore the resilience of India's wealth management sector, with peers like ICICI Prudential also posting double-digit growth.
Irishtimes - MARKETSouth Korea's Lee pushes for structural reforms to broaden economic gains
President Lee Jae Myung urges ministries to innovate policy delivery, targeting young demographics left behind by recent tech-led growth.
Irishtimes - MARKETSouth Korea's Lee calls for reform to broaden economic gains beyond tech boom
President Lee Jae Myung urges policy innovation to support youth excluded from semiconductor and equity rallies, signaling a shift toward inclusive growth strategies.
Irishtimes - MARKETIndian equities face persistent selling pressure as strategists warn of volatility
Technical strategists highlight market confusion amid ongoing volatility, with expert Raja Venkatraman outlining specific trade setups for July 15.
Irishtimes - MARKETNigeria targets N1.2 trillion in July FGN bond auction as OMO maturities boost liquidity
The Debt Management Office reopens three Federal Government of Nigeria bonds this week, aiming to absorb excess liquidity from maturing open market operations.
Nairametrics - MARKETAI rally fatigue deepens as tech volatility surges and sentiment shifts
Investors face a tighter window for tech exposure as the broad-based AI boom shows clear signs of exhaustion, with capital rotating away from high-beta names.
Irishtimes - STATEMENTLee
“Normalizing what has been abnormal is a daunting task that requires bold measures,”
in: South Korea's Lee pushes for structural reforms to broaden econom - MARKETIndian equities rally as technical support holds, sparking renewed bullish sentiment
Friday's sharp rebound in Indian benchmarks suggests a potential trend reversal after weeks of selling pressure, with strategists pointing to defended support levels as a key catalyst.
Livemint - EVENTSembcorp shares hit four-month low as Citi cuts profit forecasts on gas cost fears
Investor caution deepens for the Singaporean energy firm as rising input costs threaten margins, sending the stock to S$5.95.
Livemint - EVENTSembcorp Industries shares drop to four-month low on Citi profit forecast cut
The Singaporean energy firm's stock fell 3.9% in early trade after the bank slashed its earnings outlook, signaling renewed pressure on the company's growth trajectory.
Livemint - MARKETBangladesh holds national savings rates steady through December
Finance ministry notification confirms unchanged yields on government certificates, extending the restrictive monetary environment for retail investors.
Globeandmail - MARKETIndian equities face selling pressure as technical strategists highlight defensive picks
Technical analyst Raja Venkatraman identifies three stocks for July 2, noting that a slow recovery pace is keeping market trends curtailed and sentiment fragile.
Globeandmail - MARKETIndian equities face selling pressure as technical strategists highlight defensive picks
Selling pressure persisted in Indian markets, prompting technical analysts to identify specific equities for short-term accumulation amid broader weakness.
Livemint - MARKETSEC opens public comment period on regulating 'novel' ETFs
Regulators seek to balance innovation with investor protection in fast-growing segment of leveraged, options-based, and crypto-linked funds.
Livemint - STATEMENTThe SEC
“They're really opening up the question of what is an investment product and what is just something that is going to turn the public markets into more of a casino,”
in: SEC opens public comment period on regulating 'novel' ETFs - MARKETIndian equities slip as banking sector weakness drags benchmarks lower
BSE Sensex fell 372 points to 76,728 on Monday, snapping a two-day winning streak as selling pressure in heavyweight and banking stocks weighed on sentiment.
Livemint - MARKETIndian equities face headwinds as technical analyst Raja Venkatraman flags resistance levels
Repeated sell-offs at higher levels are challenging sentiment in Indian markets, prompting cautious trade strategies from technical experts.
Livemint - MARKETZedvance Finance Appoints Three New Directors to Board
The governance shake-up at the Nigerian fintech lender comes as private debt options expand for local businesses amid tighter credit conditions.
Nairametrics - MARKETApollo caps redemptions in flagship private credit fund after 17% exit spike
The move by the private markets giant signals deepening liquidity stress in the asset class, reigniting fears over the stability of retail-focused private credit vehicles.
CNBC - DATAUK inflation holds at 2.8% in May, keeping BoE easing path on track
May data matches April’s 2.8% print, staying below the 3% threshold and reinforcing the Bank of England’s gradual rate-cut trajectory despite lingering price pressures.
Cityam - DATAUK inflation holds at 2.8% in May, keeping BoE easing path on track
May data matches April’s 2.8% print, staying below the 3% threshold and reinforcing the Bank of England’s gradual rate-cut trajectory despite lingering price pressures.
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