HDFC Bank, SBI, other stocks jump up to 2%; Nifty Bank gains 560 points. What lies ahead?

Banking stocks rallied up to 2% on Wednesday, lifting the Nifty Bank index as investors positioned themselves ahead of a crucial round of Q1 earnings from major private lenders this weekend. Brokerages remain constructive on the sector, citing improving fundamentals, resilient loan growth and stable asset quality, while cautioning that pressure on net interest margins…

Global Market: Japan bond market sees steeper curve amid yield divergence

Japanese government bond yields saw a steepening curve on Wednesday. Shorter-dated yields declined, mirroring U.S. Treasury movements after inflation data. Longer-dated yields, however, climbed due to fiscal and inflation concerns. This occurred after a strong auction of 20-year bonds influenced market sentiment. Investors are watching pension fund allocation changes for future market direction.

Global Market: BoE governor calls for balanced banking rules, rejects deregulation push

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey pushed back against broad calls for deregulation, arguing that effective financial rules are essential for maintaining stability and supporting long-term economic growth. He also renewed his call for greater international cooperation on regulating advanced AI models, warning that the technology’s cross-border risks require coordinated oversight.