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Grocery prices for staples like tomatoes, onions, and potatoes are declining due to a high base effect from last year s production issues. While edible oils have seen a spike, their impact on the overall food plate is limited. Consumers can expect subdued food inflation in the coming months, though rising energy costs and monsoon uncertainties pose potential risks.

Sanae Takaichi wins Japan’s leadership race, raising hopes for pro-growth policies. Markets rally, but fiscal challenges, inflation, and global uncertainties limit aggressive stimulus, keeping investors cautiously optimistic.

Global markets face political turmoil in Japan, France, and the United States. This uncertainty is driving investors towards gold, which has reached record prices. French political instability is pressuring the euro, while the Japanese yen has weakened significantly. Investors are closely watching economic data from Germany for further market direction.

Bank of India is boosting growth in the second half of FY26. The bank is partnering with fintech firms for digital banking and wealth management. New features like face recognition will simplify customer processes. Initiatives to onboard self-help group women will expand financial inclusion. Strong Q2 performance sets the stage for continued momentum.

Geojit says valuations at 35× FY25 earnings are justified given LG’s dominant market position and superior return ratios.

US markets show surprising calm amid a prolonged government shutdown. Strong corporate earnings, particularly from cloud computing firms and banks, are bolstering investor confidence. While Oracle s profit warning caused brief jitters, demand for AI infrastructure is expected to drive good cloud demand. Trade negotiations with countries like India and Japan remain fluid, with verbal agreements lacking formalization.

Tata Sons is set to earn Rs 6,716 crore by selling 10.1% of Tata Capital at the upper IPO price band of Rs 326. The Rs 15,512-crore IPO, closing today, combines a fresh issue and an OFS. Brokerages view it as a long-term play due to strong retail, SME, and digital lending franchises, though near-term gains appear limited.

Fed Governor Miran urged swift and aggressive U.S. rate cuts, citing calm bond markets, moderating inflation, and reliable government data, while emphasising democratic accountability and leadership in economic agencies.

Canara Robeco AMC IPO opens October 9 with a price band of Rs 253-266 per share. Ahead of the launch, the grey market premium on the stock hovered at around 12%, signalling strong investor interest. The IPO, valued at Rs 1,326 crore, is fully structured as an offer-for-sale (OFS) by its promoters, Canara Bank and ORIX Corporation Europe N.V. (OCE).

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