Global Market: Momenta Global debuts nearly flat in Hong Kong after $751 million IPO

Momenta Global shares debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with a muted reception. The autonomous-driving software developer raised HK$5.89 billion in its initial public offering. Investor sentiment remains cautious despite strong cornerstone backing from major firms. The company plans to use IPO proceeds for research and expansion. Momenta’s listing is a gauge for Chinese…

Global Market: Japanese bond yields climb to multi-decade highs amid inflation and fiscal concerns

Japanese government bond yields surged to multi-decade highs as investors grew concerned over persistent inflation, rising government spending and uncertainty over the future path of Bank of Japan monetary policy. The benchmark 20-year JGB yield climbed to its highest level since 1996, reflecting growing worries about Japan’s fiscal outlook and borrowing needs.

Titan vs Kalyan Jewellers: What Q1 sales indicate about demand and which stock to buy

India’s gold jewellery sector faced multiple challenges in Q1FY27, including inflation concerns, higher interest rate expectations and the Adhik Maas period impacting wedding-related demand. Despite these pressures, Titan and Kalyan Jewellers reported strong business updates, supported by resilient jewellery demand, store expansion and growth across domestic and international markets.