Hybrid funds offer a balanced investment approach, blending equity and debt to cushion portfolios against market volatility while still pursuing growth. For many investors, especially those unsure about market timing, aggressive hybrid funds can provide better post-tax outcomes than managing equity and debt separately.
The dollar is strong because U.S. economic data is better than expected. This makes it less likely that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates soon. The yen is weak after new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. People are watching U.S. consumer spending data to see if the economy needs more help from the Fed.
Oil prices saw a slight increase on Friday. This is due to Ukraine's attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure. Moscow is restricting fuel exports. It is also close to cutting crude output. Brent and U.S. WTI crude futures both experienced gains. These benchmarks reached their highest levels since August 1. U.S. GDP increased more than expected.
The posts on his social media site showed that Trump's devotion to tariffs did not end with the trade frameworks and import taxes that were launched in August.
Following SEBI's reclassification of REITs as equity instruments, these trusts are attracting increased investor interest, particularly from HNIs and institutions. This shift is occurring partly at the expense of listed property developers, as REITs offer stability and lower volatility. The reclassification is boosting REIT values and potentially paving the way for index inclusions.
UPI transactions for capital market investments experienced a 22% year-on-year decline in volume from June to August, totaling 1.51 lakh crore. This drop occurred as investors became cautious ahead of the new UPI payment framework aimed at curbing fraud, set to launch on October 1. The new system introduces a fund-blocking mechanism similar to ASBA.
Silver prices in Delhi soared to a record 1.40 lakh per kg, driven by strong global cues. Conversely, gold prices dipped to 1,17,370 per 10 grams due to weak retail demand. Futures trading saw silver contracts reach new peaks, while gold also experienced gains, fueled by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Maruti Suzuki India has ascended to become the world's eighth most valuable automaker, surpassing giants like Ford and General Motors. Fuelled by positive investor sentiment following tax reforms and a revamped GST regime, Maruti's market capitalization has soared to nearly $57.6 billion. The company's stock has rallied significantly, outperforming the Nifty Auto index, with foreign investors increasing their exposure.
Economists anticipate the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to maintain policy rates next week, despite potential for cuts, due to uncertainties from US tariffs and GST impacts. While some advocate for proactive rate cuts given low inflation, the majority prefers retaining options, awaiting clearer signs of economic slowdown and assessing the effects of recent GST reductions on inflation and growth.
