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Global market news as it reaches India: the Fed, Wall Street, China, trade measures and geopolitics.
Sunday, 20 September 2026
India’s Exports To Core BRICS Surge 34% To $19.9 Billion In FY27 So Far; China Leads
India’s exports to major BRICS economies, Japan, Italy and South Korea surged in April-August 2026-27, driven by strong demand for fuels, electronics, metals and industrial goods.
ETMarkets Smart Talk | India may see 50 bps of rate hikes in 2026 as Fed tightens: Garima Kapoor
The Fed’s latest rate hike could constrain the RBI’s policy flexibility as India-US bond yield differentials narrow. Elara Securities’ Garima Kapoor expects 25-50 bps of RBI hikes…
Institutional Flows
Explained: How US Law Sanctioning Russian Oil Buyers Could Hit Indian Garment Exports
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) urged the government to negotiate with Washington after a new US law threatened additional tariffs on Indian exports. CITI…
Saturday, 19 September 2026
Russian Barrels Go Dark In India's Import Data As Unattributed Oil Flows Surge
India's Russian crude imports fell in August, but rising unidentified shipments suggest the decline may overstate how much Russian oil has actually left the country's crude mix.
Japan’s semiconductor push in India: Why Japanese companies are betting on materials, equipment and technology
From Fujifilm and Sumitomo Chemical to Tokyo Electron and Hirata, Japanese companies are expanding across the semiconductor supply chain as India moves from announcing fabs to…
India-New Zealand FTA Nears Implementation, Seen as Potential Global Trade Beacon: Minister Todd McClay
India-New Zealand FTA is expected to take effect within a month, offering Indian exporters zero-tariff access to New Zealand. The pact aims to boost trade, investment, travel and…
West Asia crisis threatens energy supplies: Experts urge India to diversify oil, gas routes
The disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb have highlighted the risks posed by India's dependence on key energy corridors
Trump Extends $100,000 H-1B Visa Rule Until 2027: What Changes For Indian Workers?
The White House has extended restrictions on the entry of certain H-1B workers into the US for another 12 months. Effective September 21, 2026, covered H-1B petitions require a…
100% tariffs immediately? What Trump’s new Russia sanctions law means for India
The new legislation is significant because Congress has now created a specific statutory framework for imposing additional tariffs on major purchasers of Russian energy. That…
Friday, 18 September 2026
India Bears Brunt Of Post-Fed Market Reallocation, Outflows Hit 7-Week Peak Of $496 Million
Elara said the divergence points to a possible relative reallocation towards US equities following the Fed's 25-basis-point rate hike.
Global Markets: French bond spread at highest since 2012 as default insurance spikes
Amid rising investor concerns surrounding France's fiscal health leading up to next year's elections, risk premiums on French government bonds have surged to levels not seen since…
India Pesticides receives approvals for certain products in UK and Argentina
India Pesticides announced that it has received Technical Equivalence approval for one of its insecticide products in the United Kingdom and registration for one of its herbicide…
Fed hike, RBI moves hand India bonds a fifth weekly loss
Indian government bonds have fallen for five consecutive weeks. A Federal Reserve rate hike and RBI liquidity measures emboldened bond market bears. Global yields reached…
Monetary Policy
Global Market: Foreign investors sell Asian bonds in August as global debt rout weighs
Foreign investors turned net sellers of Asian bonds in August, recording $457 million in outflows across South Korea, Malaysia, India, Indonesia and Thailand. Rising global…
Monetary Policy
Benchmarks trade near the day's high; European markets trade lower
The benchmark indices traded near the day's high in afternoon trade, supported by easing crude oil prices and softer global bond yields. Market sentiment also received a boost…
US Market: Orion180 prices IPO below target range, raises $240 million
Orion180 Insurance raised $240 million through its US IPO after pricing 20 million shares at $12 each, below its targeted range of $15-$17. The insurer is set to list on Nasdaq as…
IPO & Listings
‘Supersized El Niño’: India, China, other Asian countries are preparing for extreme heat, heavy rain, food shortage
Fueled by exceptionally warm tropical Pacific waters and developing alongside human-driven climate change, El Niño is expected to reach very strong intensity towards the end of…
Japan vs India Women Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch JPN W vs IND W Asian Games 2026 Quarter-Final
India women won the toss and opted to field in their 2026 Asian Games quarter-final against Japan at Korogi Sports Park.
Only one Indian-American lawmaker voted in favour of Russia sanctions act: Who is Raja Krishnamoorthi?
Fifty-eight Democrats voted in favour of the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning of Russia and Iran Act that was passed in the US House by a 262-159 margin on Wednesday.
2 outletsQuarterly Results
October Fed hike possible, but Warsh may hesitate before mid-terms, says Standard Chartered's Englander
Standard Chartered’s Steve Englander expects one more US rate hike this year and sees the RBI raising rates by 50 bps as higher oil prices and global yields put pressure on…
Dollar bonds to lose some lustre as US yields surge
Overseas bond sales may moderate as the US Federal Reserve increases interest rates. Bank of Maharashtra priced its debut bond at a higher yield than Union Bank of India. Indian…
Fed hike tests domestic muscle. Can markets hold the line?
DIIs bought in all 10 previous Fed rate-hike months marked by foreign selling, yet Nifty fell in seven. September puts that support to the test again.
Thursday, 17 September 2026
Markets shift to rate-hike mode after US Fed's hawkish turn
Markets will closely watch the 7-October meeting, where the Reserve Bank of India’s rate-setting panel is expected to end its almost year-long easing cycle with a 25-basis-point…
Softer oil buoys India bonds after Fed hike
Indian government bonds made a recovery on Thursday, moving past initial setbacks as falling oil prices lessened worries about a potential rate hike from the Reserve Bank of…