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₹10,000 Crore SME Growth Fund Launches, Markets Watch Impact
The ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund launch marks a major policy intervention aimed at accelerating India’s small business expansion. Announced amid slowing private capex, the fund raises a critical question: can structured capital finally help SMEs scale sustainably or will execution risks limit outcomes? SME Growth Fund Launch Signals Policy Push on Scale The ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund launch…
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Southeast Asia Fintech Funding Falls To 2016 Lows As Global VC Turns Selective
Southeast Asia fintech funding has fallen to its lowest level since 2016 as global venture capital becomes increasingly selective. Startups across the region are confronting a difficult fundraising climate driven by tighter liquidity, higher investor scrutiny, and shifting priorities toward profitability over rapid expansion. The collapse in funding reflects a…
Global Markets Take a Hit: Tech Sell-Off and China Growth Jitters Ripple Through U.S., Europe, and Asia
Global markets are experiencing significant turbulence as a combination of a tech sell-off and growing concerns over China’s economic slowdown ripple through major economies, including the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Investors are bracing for a volatile period as fears about inflation, regulatory changes, and geopolitical instability mount, leading to a…
Emerging Market Currencies Struggle As Dollar Strength Persists
Emerging market currencies are caught in a policy duel as dollar strength, volatile bond yields and Federal Reserve ambiguity reshape global capital flows. Investors are reassessing risk exposure while central banks across Asia, Africa and Latin America confront renewed pressure on inflation, funding costs and currency stability. The market environment…
Banks Advance Cross Border Payments With Fiat To Digital Trials
Major banks and financial infrastructures are accelerating a structural overhaul of cross border payments as Citi Group, SWIFT and partnering institutions begin live trials of fiat to digital currency workflows. The tests aim to modernise settlement, reduce friction and build interoperable digital rails for the global financial system. The initiative…
Global Markets Slide As December Fed Rate Cut Odds Fall Sharply
Global markets slid sharply on Thursday after the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December fell to around 50 percent, triggering a wave of investor panic across equities, bonds and risk assets. The shift in probability has reset expectations, forcing traders to reassess positioning for the final stretch…
Election Driven Caution Creates Mixed Market Sentiment In India
Investor confidence softened this week as election driven caution from ongoing state polls, including the closely watched Bihar contest, weighed on market sentiment even though India’s macro fundamentals remain stable. The hesitation reflects a familiar pattern where political uncertainty temporarily overrides improving economic signals. India’s equity market has been sensitive…