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Banking, Fintech & Insurance 26 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Moody’s Sees Limited Leverage Impact for Fairfax in IDBI Bank Takeover

Moody’s expects Fairfax Financial Holdings’ planned majority acquisition of IDBI Bank to have only a limited effect on the Canadian investor’s leverage, underscoring the group’s financial flexibility as it expands in India. The transaction, aimed at deepening Fairfax’s exposure to India’s banking market, comes as IDBI Bank has strengthened profitability since 2021 under improved management and operating discipline.

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Global Markets & Equities14 Oct 2026, 04:51 PM IST

Moody’s Says Iran War Is Costing U.S. Households About $2,000 Each

Moody’s estimates that the Iran war is already imposing a broad economic burden on American households, with the average family facing roughly $2,000 in added costs. The impact is being felt most visibly through higher energy prices, tighter financial conditions and renewed inflation pressure, all of which could complicate the Federal Reserve’s policy path and weigh on consumer spending.

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Global Economy & Central Banks06 Oct 2026, 06:40 AM IST

Moody’s Warns 2029 May Mark the Tipping Point as Western Populations Begin to Shrink

Moody’s says aging populations are poised to reshape the global economy, with Western countries approaching a demographic turning point as early as 2029 when population declines could begin to bite. The shift is expected to intensify pressure on public finances, labor markets, and central banks, forcing policymakers into difficult choices over taxes, spending, and growth support.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth25 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Three Mutual Fund Myths That Quietly Cost Investors the Most

Investors in India continue to make avoidable mutual fund mistakes that can distort returns and weaken long-term portfolio outcomes. The most persistent myths involve lower net asset value, new fund offers, and the assumption that smaller funds automatically outperform larger ones.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning25 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

AI Funding Fears Shake Wall Street as Investors Rotate Into Defensives

Wall Street’s latest wobble reflects a growing concern that the artificial intelligence trade may be running ahead of near-term returns, with investors reassessing how much capital the sector can absorb before profits justify the spending. The pullback has helped several defensive Club stocks outperform as money moves toward steadier earnings and lower volatility.

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Global Markets & Equities25 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

AI Funding Fears Shake Wall Street as Investors Rotate Into Defensives

Wall Street is confronting a fresh bout of anxiety over the durability of the AI trade, with investors questioning whether the sector’s spending boom can continue to justify lofty valuations. The pullback has triggered a rotation into more defensive names, benefiting several Club stocks as portfolio managers seek steadier earnings and lower volatility.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth24 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Sebi Orders Avadhut Sathe Academy to Refund ₹546.18 Crore to Investors

India’s markets regulator has directed Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy and its founder, Avadhut Sathe, to refund ₹546.18 crore to investors after finding that the entity was providing unregistered investment advisory services under the guise of education. Sebi also imposed a penalty of ₹11.5 crore, citing misleading testimonials and the concealment of trading losses that allegedly misled participants about the risks and outcomes of the programme.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth24 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Endurance Technologies IPO Opens: Investors Weigh Growth, Valuation and Auto Cycle Exposure

Endurance Technologies’ initial public offering opened today, drawing market attention as the Aurangabad-based auto components maker seeks to raise nearly Rs 1,162 crore at the top end of its price band by selling a 17.5 percent stake. The issue, which closes on October 7, comes after the company raised Rs 348.52 crore from anchor investors on Tuesday, signalling early institutional interest. Investors now face the familiar IPO question: whether the company’s operating strengths and sector tailwinds justify the asking valuation.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning24 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Iconiq, Sapphire Investors Warn Founders on Product-Market Fit as Superhuman’s Rahul Vohra Lays Out the Signals That Matter

Top venture investors from Iconiq and Sapphire Ventures, alongside Superhuman Mail founder Rahul Vohra, are sharpening the debate over how founders should identify true product-market fit in an increasingly crowded frontier AI market. Their message is blunt: growth metrics alone can mislead, and the strongest products are built by listening for retention, urgency, and repeated user pull rather than chasing vanity traction.

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