Investor Sentiment on Thin Ice Amid Rate Hikes and Swoon in Stocks

Aggressive rate hikes and posturing by the Federal Reserve in an effort to bring down inflation, and the return of a bear market for U.S. equities have contributed to the most pessimistic sentiment among investors all year, according to our most recent survey of our daily newsletter readers.

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OIL HEADS FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT MONTHLY LOSS AS OPEC MEETING LOOMS

Oil prices rose slightly on Friday, but were set for a fourth straight month of losses amid growing concerns over weakening demand, with focus now turning to a potential supply cut by the OPEC next week. London-traded Brent oil futures, the global benchmark, were flat at $87.50 a

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OIL HEADS FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT MONTHLY LOSS AS OPEC MEETING LOOMS

Oil prices rose slightly on Friday, but were set for a fourth straight month of losses amid growing concerns over weakening demand, with focus now turning to a potential supply cut by the OPEC next week. London-traded Brent oil futures, the global benchmark, were flat at $87.50 a

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GOVT HIKES DA BY 4% UNDER 7TH PAY COMMISSION; DETAILS HERE

The Union Cabinet has hiked Dearness Allowance (DA) of central government employees and pensioners by 4 percent under the 7th Pay Commission, The hike takes DA to 38 percent from current 34 percent of basic pay/pension. The Finance Ministry said that the central government employees and pensioners will

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GOVT HIKES DA BY 4% UNDER 7TH PAY COMMISSION; DETAILS HERE

The Union Cabinet has hiked Dearness Allowance (DA) of central government employees and pensioners by 4 percent under the 7th Pay Commission, The hike takes DA to 38 percent from current 34 percent of basic pay/pension. The Finance Ministry said that the central government employees and pensioners will

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Asia FX Battered by Hawkish Fedspeak, Dollar Back at 20-Year Peak

Asian currencies plummeted on Wednesday, while the dollar surged to new 20-year highs on hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials and growing safe haven demand. The dollar index jumped 0.4% to a new 20-year high of 114.68, while dollar index futures rose in a similar range. A broad

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Indian economy showing resilience and recovery: CEA

However, there are challenges, and geopolitics is messy for which foreign investors are cautious, the CEA said. Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran has said the Indian economy was on the path to recovery but cautioned that foreign investors may remain cautious because of geopolitical challenges. Speaking

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Oil Prices Hover Near 8-Mth Low as Recession Fears Dent Outlook

Oil prices held near eight-month lows on Monday after falling sharply last week, as markets feared that slowing global economic activity will dent demand for crude. London-traded Brent oil futures rose 0.3% to $85.29 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were unchanged at $78.67 a barrel

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CFPB Study Outlines Need for “Buy Now, Pay Later” Rules

Researchers found BNPL often relies on data collection and other consumer risks. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is gearing up to place the same type of stringent protections it places on credit card companies on the “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) industry, following the release of a

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Gold Steadies Despite Rate Hike Headwinds, Set For Flat Week

Gold prices steadied on Friday, and were set to end the week largely unchanged as selling pressure from a hawkish Federal Reserve appeared to have eased. Bullion prices showed surprising resilience this week after the Fed hiked rates and struck a more hawkish tone than many were expecting,

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