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But recently, FMCG companies have been facing a new wave of margin pressure. From rising input costs to subdued demand, multiple forces are compressing the profitability for companies, and the markets are taking notice. Market acknowledgement of this fact is reflected in the performance of the FMCG index. Looking at the broader markets over the…
Japanese sovereign bonds fell after an auction of 40-year debt met the weakest demand since July, adding pressure on the government to reduce issuance of such securities. The 40-year yield rose 5 basis points following the sale, to 3.335%. Yields on this maturity and the 30-year tenor last week reached the highest on record after…
By Naomi Rovnick, Stella Qiu LONDON/SYDNEY (Reuters) -The dollar headed for its first weekly fall in five weeks against major currencies on Friday and long-dated Treasury yields stayed elevated, as U.S. debt concerns that have mounted for years started driving moves in currencies and global debt. Investor attention has switched from tariff anxiety to U.S….
(Bloomberg) — The manager of the Federal Reserve’s massive portfolio of securities said the central bank’s effort to reduce the size of its balance sheet is beginning to place pressure on the market for repurchase agreements. That pressure likely means the Fed’s tools for controlling short-term interest rates will become increasingly important, Roberto Perli, manager…
Pakistan stock market’s benchmark index, Karachi Stock Exchange 100 (KSE 100), dipped 0.33% in intraday trade on Monday, May 19, as India intensified diplomatic pressure on its neighbouring country. The Indian government has decided to send all-party delegations to 33 global capitals to brief global leaders on India’s resolve to deal with terrorism firmly against…
HOUSTON -Oil settled higher on Friday, notching a second straight week of gains on easing U.S.-China trade tensions, although prices were held back by expectations of higher supply from Iran and OPEC . Brent crude futures settled up 88 cents, or 1.4%, at $65.41 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures closed 87…
Titan Q4FY25 results preview: Titan, Tata Group’s jewellery-to-eyewear brand, is set to report its March quarter (Q4FY25) results on Thursday, May 8. Analysts project strong revenue growth, led by healthy performance across key business segments. However, they expect margins to remain under pressure, with incremental gold lease-related costs likely leading to flat profit after tax…
Radhakishan Damani-owned Avenue Supermarts (DMart) is set to reveal its March quarter (Q4FY25) results on Saturday, May 3. The retail player is expected to report a decent year-on-year (YoY) growth in its sales and profit. However, margins may remain under pressure despite a largely stable general merchandise and apparel mix. DMart, one of the largest…
The Indian banking sector is expected to post subdued earnings growth in Q4FY25, driven by modest loan and deposit growth, pressure on net interest margins (NIMs), and rising slippages in unsecured and microfinance segments. However, improved recoveries and regulatory changes may aid credit costs. According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL), net interest income (NII)…