Global Market Today: Asian stocks fall on AI jitters, oil extends drop

Asian equities dropped as artificial intelligence spending concerns fueled chipmaker selloffs. Crude oil extended its decline, with Brent slumping significantly on Monday. Investors await policy decisions from the Fed, Bank of Japan, and Bank of England. Earnings from megacap technology companies are also a key focus this week. Geopolitical developments and oil prices remain significant…

UAE sovereign funds, firms to boost investments in India

UAE investments in India are set to significantly increase in coming months. Key sectors like artificial intelligence and logistics will see substantial growth. Sovereign wealth funds are actively exploring new opportunities within the Indian market. Bilateral trade targets are ambitious, aiming for two hundred billion dollars by 2032. This partnership focuses on mutual growth and…

Small, medium banks offer higher rates to attract NRI deposits

Small and mid-sized Indian banks are ramping up FCNR(B) deposit rates to attract non-resident Indians after interest rate deregulation, offering returns above 7.4–7.5% without leverage benefits. In contrast, larger banks are focusing on structured offerings with high leverage (9–19x) but keeping base rates below 7%, leveraging their global partnerships and strong NRI relationships.