Dubai’s commercial real estate market remained resilient in H1 2026, with transaction value rising 8.5% to AED 65.23 billion. Offices led growth, driven by strong Grade A demand and limited supply, while retail also gained momentum. Investors increasingly favored income-generating assets over land, supporting a positive outlook despite geopolitical tensions and Q2 moderation.
Goldman Sachs has begun its assessment of fourteen Indian banks, pinpointing its top selections. ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank stand out with Buy ratings that indicate substantial upside potential. The firm anticipates a cyclical recovery in earnings across the banking sector. It forecasts that private banks will surpass their state-owned counterparts in performance over the next two years, buoyed by loan growth and enhanced liquidity.
In a week marked by market stagnation, Indian equity indices closed on an unremarkable note, affected by geopolitical uncertainties and elevated crude oil prices. Experts forecast that without any significant triggers, the Nifty may continue its rangebound trajectory. Crude oil prices consistently stayed above ninety dollars a barrel, with foreign portfolio investors offloading shares while local institutional buyers were active in the market.
The shares of Aditya Infotech have made a notable recovery after a recent equity raise focused on enhancing capacity. However, the company is grappling with high electronic component prices that are squeezing profits. On a positive note, the introduction of new STQC norms is expanding the market opportunities for Indian manufacturers.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to launch fixed income channel partners to broaden access to the retail bond market. This initiative is particularly focused on increasing engagement in smaller cities across India. Eligible individuals and firms can qualify as partners by fulfilling specific certification standards. Notably, existing mutual fund distributors can apply without incurring any enlistment fees.
US investors bought equities for a second week, encouraged by corporate earnings and easing inflation. However, a bond market selloff and rising oil prices created market pressures. Investors added over eleven billion dollars to US equity funds, showing continued optimism. Bond funds saw significant inflows, while money market funds experienced outflows.
Symbiotec Pharmalab has raised Rs 526.20 crore from anchor investors ahead of its Rs 1,757 crore IPO opening August 24. The pharmaceutical company has set a Rs 938-988 price band, with proceeds from the fresh issue earmarked for debt repayment.
Goldman Sachs sees gold potentially exceeding its $4,900 year-end forecast as strong options demand, Western investor interest and central bank buying amplify price moves. Rising call-option activity could accelerate gains near key strikes, though changing Fed expectations could also trigger sharper corrections.
Gold prices soared to a three-month high on Friday, marking its third consecutive weekly increase. This rally was driven by a softer U.S. dollar influenced by Treasury buyback strategies. Analysts identify the surge as a bullish signal after a notable break above significant moving averages. Investors are increasingly attracted to gold and related exchange-traded funds, while other precious metals such as silver and platinum also saw substantial gains.
Foreign investor positioning in Indian equities is nearing historical extremes, with FII flows showing early recovery after sustained outflows. Jio BlackRock says resilient domestic buying, reduced foreign selling and more reasonable valuations could signal a potential sentiment turnaround for Indian markets.
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