Nidec Corp. shares and bonds tumbled in Tokyo trading after the stock was earmarked for removal from the benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average and the Topix Index and placed under exchange watch. Nidec will be taken off the Topix index on Nov. 4, according to bourse rules. (Reuters) The shares of the manufacturer of precision […]
Japan’s two-year government bond auction drew solid demand on speculation the Bank of Japan isn’t rushing into the next interest rate increase. The auction comes 24 hours after the Bank of Japan’s first monetary policy decision under new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is seen as an advocate of relatively low rates. (AFP) The bid-to-cover […]
In a world where interest rates swing, inflation fluctuates, and equity markets test patience, one investment strategy stands out for its calm and clarity: bond laddering. Once seen as a tool for institutions, it’s now quietly becoming a go-to approach for Indian investors seeking steady income and predictable returns. Bond laddering is helping everyday investors […]
Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) are government-backed securities that let you invest in gold digitally. They offer 2.5% annual interest, tax-free capital gains at maturity, and eliminate the need to store physical gold. Each gold bond unit represents one gram of gold and earns a fixed annual interest of 2.5%, in addition to any capital appreciation […]
