Norway’s $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund held a 0.05% stake in SpaceX worth $1.22 billion as of June 30, marking its first public disclosure of an investment in the private space company. The fund also holds major stakes in Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet and Microsoft.
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Horizon Industrial Parks has set the price band for its Rs 2,600-crore IPO at Rs 57-60 per share. The IPO will open on August 17 and close on August 19, with the company planning to use most of the proceeds to repay or prepay debt.
Oil prices increased Wednesday morning due to Middle East supply worries. Attacks on ships fueled concerns about disruptions in vital shipping lanes. Hopes for a US-Iran peace deal began to fade, impacting market sentiment. US crude inventories unexpectedly rose, which could ease supply tightness concerns. Disruptions to Middle East oil supplies are expected to persist through 2027.
As Asian markets greeted Wednesday, the dollar maintained its steadiness. Currency investors eagerly anticipated key inflation data from the United States to gauge interest rate shifts. In response to assaults on shipping routes, oil prices experienced a modest rise. Meanwhile, the yen lingered near its monthly lows despite collaborative intervention. Cryptocurrency faced slight downturns during early trading sessions.
Gold prices experienced a notable increase on Wednesday as market participants anticipated essential inflation data. Worries about oil-induced inflation, stemming from unrest in the Middle East, kept the markets on edge. In light of recent job reports, traders lowered their predictions for a potential Federal Reserve rate hike next month. Furthermore, the Indian markets regulator is considering the extension of rules for vault managers handling bullion.
Brent crude futures were up 72 cents, or 0.81%, at $89.63, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 71 cents, or 0.85%, to $83.91.
U.S. bond yields are surging to unprecedented levels, putting the Trump administration in a tough spot. While President Trump pushes for lower interest rates, Treasury Secretary Bessent prioritizes managing inflation and bond yields. Faced with competing pressures, the Federal Reserve must decide between boosting rates to maintain price stability or decreasing them, risking inflation.
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