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Foreign investors are pouring into Indian government bonds, helped by tax cuts and index inclusion, while pulling an estimated $27.6 billion out of equities in 2026. That kind of shift can change how capital is priced across the market, including for large, established companies linked to government bonds and fixed income instruments. For investors watching the rupee, balance of payments pressures and rising energy import bills, this is not just macro noise; it shapes where risks and opportunities might sit. Below are 3 stocks from our Indian Government Bonds and Fixed Income Instruments screener that are closely exposed to this…

Foundation has highlighted a buy-to-let case where its Property Plus proposition helped a broker progress a complex landlord application.The case involved the purchase of a one-bedroom flat in Glasgow valued at £110,000.Foundation said the property was in a desirable area and generated rental income of £725 a month, equivalent to a 7.9% yield.However, the application faced difficulties at valuation stage because of the property’s proximity to commercial premises, including a pub on the ground floor. The case was revisited after enhancements to Foundation’s Property Plus proposition, developed with valuation partners Connells and e.surv. Foundation said the updated approach enables valuers…

s tied to Middle East tensions, and a few company stories still stood out, like logistics firm TFI International rising after an analyst upgrade. Investors also tracked trade headlines around the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) after US officials signaled progress with Mexico but slower talks with Canada, plus softer-than-expected Canadian housing-starts data for June. Why should I care? For markets: Spot gold fell 1.6% and TSX materials dropped 3.6%. Miners often act like a magnified version of the metal price. When gold slips, investors tend to cut their forecasts for miners’ future profits faster than the commodity move alone would suggest,…

Get ready to take on the road in style with this 2014 KIA Sportage Platinum AWD in eye-catching orange! Packed with features like heated front and rear seats, a power sunroof, and a premium sound system, this Sportage is designed for comfort and convenience on every journey.Navigate effortlessly with satellite navigation, reverse with confidence thanks to the reversing camera, and stay safe with features like multiple airbags, electronic stability program, and traction control system. Whether you’re tackling the city streets or heading off-road, the Sportage Platinum AWD has you covered.With a compliance date of 06/14 and an odometer reading of…

The incoming Andy Burnham government in the UK will initially have sufficient authority to avoid the mistakes of its predecessor. It should avoid immediate fiscal pledges (such as measures to help low earners with the cost of living) and involve the Office for Budget Responsibility at an early stage with an assessment of all the fiscal pressures. It should not try to raise extra revenue quickly through changes to capital taxes: any such changes should be the result of carefully executed tax reform. Although it is contrary to its instincts, the most sensible course would be to fix the public…

Property is a favourite British conversation topic. Nearly everyone has an opinion on where house prices are heading, the next property hotspot or where homes should – and shouldn’t – be built.But to get a true sense of what’s driving the market, it is worth listening to the people who live and breathe property day in, day out.In this series, we put a property expert through their paces each month.We want to know their view on all of the hot-button topics mentioned above as well as mortgage rates and the future of buy-to-let, alongside their best and worst property investments to date.This month,…

New approvals of commercial real estate loans by local banks declined by 45.8 per cent month-on-month in July, in addition to there being a decrease in the approval of residential mortgages, according to the latest official data released yesterday by the Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM).During the month, new commercial real estate loans (CREL) shrank to MOP3.5 billion (US$439.2 million), down from MOP6.5 billion one month ago. Of the total, 62.6 per cent, or MOP2.2 billion, were granted to residents, a drop of 50.2 per cent from MOP4.4 billion in June. In addition, new approvals to non-residents also plunged by…

Kenmare Resources (LON:KMR) said first-half shipments were ahead of the run rate needed to meet its full-year guidance, as the miner focused on converting elevated finished goods inventory into cash amid weaker mineral sands pricing. Managing Director Tom Hickey told investors that shipments are the company’s “highest priority” in 2026, rather than production volumes, because Kenmare entered the year with substantial finished goods inventory. The company reported first-half shipments of 556,000 tonnes and said it remains on track for annual shipments guidance of more than 1.1 million tonnes. → 3 Space Stocks That Could Outshine SpaceX After Its IPO Kenmare…

J.P. Morgan: Strategic deleveraging underway across equities, ETFs (SPY:NYSEARCA) Seeking Alpha Source link

India is a fundamentally different economy from the one that feared the monsoon. Agriculture’s GDP share has fallen from over 50 per cent in the 1950s to roughly 15-16 per cent today; services now account for more than half of gross value added.   Irrigation covers over 47 per cent of net sown area, up from 17 per cent in 1951, and non-farm income exceeds 50 per cent of rural household earnings. When the 2009 drought arrived, one of the worst in a century, rainfall 22 per cent below normal, GDP still grew at 8.4 per cent. The…