Falling rates have historically boosted long-duration bonds. However, in 2024, short-term and ultra-short-term bonds like the Franklin Canadian Ultra Short Term Bond Fund (FHIS) and the Franklin Canadian Short Term Bond Fund (FLSD) are proving more effective. FHIS, launched in September 2022, offers a yield of 3.9 percent (as of November 30, 2024) with low
Hong Kong’s initial public offering (IPO) market is set to revive amid growing signs of recovery, including investor confidence embedded in the convertible bond market and a large pool of listing candidates in the pipeline, according to global top arranger Citigroup. Those signs include a rebound in the US IPO market, stability in China’s macroeconomic
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s financial regulators approach bond market oversight based on market principles and from macro-prudential and compliance perspectives, state media on Saturday, rejecting claims of market intervention. Chinese authorities in recent weeks halted a long, frenzied rally in the world’s second-largest bond market and squelched trading volume with repeated warnings about the risks
Four months after the State Council, China’s cabinet, unveiled a nine-point document aimed at restoring investors’ confidence and attracting long-term funds, the market is back in a downward spiral after a relief rally. There are telltale signs of investors shunning stocks: turnover on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges has plunged to a four-year low, the
The absence of any sovereign gold bond (SGB) issuances lately has led to a buzz that the government might discontinue this instrument. The issue and redemption price of these bonds are linked to those of gold so as to wean buyers away from physical purchases of the foreign exchange-draining yellow metal. But SGBs have apparently
Investors who adhere to the contrarian investment philosophy can find resonance in the experiences of Bruce Flatt, CEO, Brookfield Asset Management. In contrast to many of his counterparts, Flatt refrains from hastily investing in the latest trendy stocks or assets. His approach involves going against the prevailing market sentiment and making bets that diverge from
InCred Equities Nifty 50 Overview: •\u0009Resistance Levels: 24,622, 24,650, 24,694 (based on pivot points) •\u0009Support Levels: 24,534, 24,507, 24,462 (based on pivot points) •\u0009Market Sentiment: As long as Nifty 50 sustains above 24,500-24,550, it is likely to move towards 24,700-24,800. A fall below the 24,400-24,300 range could trigger further downside. •\u0009Candlestick Pattern: Despite forming a
INDIA 1)India’s retail inflation in July dropped to 3.54%, marking a near five-year low as food prices eased, government data showed. The actual figure fell below the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% target, primarily due to a high-base effect from last year. 2)Food prices, which constitute nearly half of the retail inflation basket, saw a
China’s central bank has taken a more vocal stance towards secondary market bond trading, suggesting tough action – punishment of rule violators or direct intervention – could be in the works as it attempts to fend off a domestic bond frenzy and optimise its yield curve, analysts said. The People’s Bank of China said it
Illustration: Binay Sinha 2 min read Last Updated : Aug 08 2024 | 10:03 AM IST Amidst global economic uncertainty, India’s equity and fixed income markets are displaying cautious optimism. India’s 10-year bond yields rallied by more than 10 bps over July 2024 and US 10-year yields are down by more than 35 bps.