India's market regulator Sebi is proposing new margin rules for single-stock derivatives. The changes will affect trading strategies involving different expiry dates. Specifically, benefits from offsetting positions will not be available on the day a contract expires. This move aims to reduce risks for traders and trading members.
A 50,000 crore Open Market Operation auction saw better-than-expected demand, leading to a rally in bond yields. The 10-year benchmark yield dropped four basis points to 6.65%. This operation, part of the RBI's liquidity infusion measures, is expected to move system liquidity into a comfortable surplus.
A technical issue at National Securities Depository has disrupted share settlements for three days. Investors' purchased shares are not appearing in their demat accounts. This prevents them from selling these holdings. The problem stems from NSDL's inability to process inter-depository transfers. This impacts the routine movement of securities between depositories. Operations are delayed as a result.
Silver prices saw a significant one-day drop, falling by 30,000 per kg. Gold also declined. Investors booked profits amid market volatility. Analysts expect gold prices to remain weak internationally, while silver is predicted to consolidate. Demand for silver from technology sectors continues to outpace supply, making it volatile. Investors are advised to focus on fundamentals rather than timing the market.
Gold and silver extended losses on Friday, with spot gold down 0.7% and spot silver down 3.2%, as a global tech stock rout and a stronger U.S. dollar erased earlier gains. Weak U.S. labor market data and geopolitical tensions also influenced the precious metals market.
Asian stocks extended losses for a second day, mirroring a Wall Street selloff driven by concerns over AI's impact on software profits and rising U.S. layoffs. Precious metals and cryptocurrencies also experienced significant volatility, with gold, silver, bitcoin, and ether all declining sharply.
Wall Street closed sharply lower as tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon saw significant drops following Alphabet's announcement of doubled AI capital spending. Investors grew wary of hefty AI investments, fearing they may not translate into immediate revenue and profit boosts, impacting software stocks. The market saw a rotation into cheaper stocks as volatility increased.
