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GIFT Nifty futures were at 24,222.5 points, as of 8:11 a.m. IST, indicating a muted start for the Nifty 50 . The benchmark index closed at 24,175.65 on Friday and posted its third straight weekly decline.
MSCI’s quarterly index changes will be implemented at Monday’s close and take effect on September 1. As part of its August review, the index provider added four Indian stocks to its widely tracked Global Standard index and removed three.
This would be the first MSCI rebalancing under India’s new closing auction system, which has led to sharp swings in benchmark indexes, especially on monthly derivatives expiry days.
“With these (passive fund) flows executed around the closing auction, the final half-hour could see outsized moves in affected stocks and the broader index, potentially making the closing print less representative of underlying market sentiment,” said Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, founder and CEO of HST Wealth.
Meanwhile, global sentiment soured after U.S. forces struck two Iranian launchers, marking the first known American strikes on Iran since late July.
Brent crude futures jumped about 2.5% to $90 per barrel, while Asian markets were down 0.7%.
Among stocks, the focus will be on HDFC Bank. India’s largest private lender said on Saturday that its Chief Executive Sashidhar Jagdishan will not seek reappointment when his term ends in October.
The bank is likely to name Deputy Managing Director Kaizad Bharucha as one of two options for its next CEO, Reuters reported citing two people familiar with the matter. (Reuters)
- August 31, 2026 09:12
Piramal Finance announces Rs. 3,850 crore Capital Raise, Backed by Strong QIP Participation and Promoter Warrants.
- August 31, 2026 09:12
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Gold prices fell nearly 3% on Friday, marking their sharpest decline in weeks, as a stronger U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields weighed on bullion after Fed chair Warsh’s first Jackson Hole speech was interpreted as hawkish by markets. Governor Warsh reiterated that underlying inflation has not “meaningfully improved” and stressed that restoring price stability remains the Fed’s primary objective, leading traders to significantly increase expectations of a September rate hike.
According to CME FedWatch, the probability of a 25 bps hike in September jumped to around 57% from nearly 35% a day earlier. The repricing pushed U.S. Treasury yields higher, with 10Y yield climbing toward 4.7%, while the dollar posted its strongest weekly gain in several weeks.
Higher yields and a stronger dollar typically pressure bullion. Despite the sharp correction, gold’s broader support from the “debasement trade” remains intact, with investors continuing to monitor concerns over U.S. fiscal deficits, rising government debt and Treasury market intervention. Geopolitical tensions also remain elevated after reports of Iranian attacks on U.S. forces in Jordan raised fears of further escalation in the Middle East.
Market attention now shifts to upcoming U.S. labor market and inflation data, along with key economic releases from major economies, which will be crucial in shaping expectations for the Fed’s next policy move and the near-term outlook for gold.
- August 31, 2026 09:02
Gift Nifty trades in red with 49 pts drop to 24,225.50 at 8:57 am
- August 31, 2026 08:40
Oil Gains as US Hits Hormuz Targets and Threatens More Sanctions
Oil gained as fresh fighting flared up in the Middle East, and the US signaled increased economic pressure against Iran’s trading partners.
Brent for November rose above $90 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was near $85. The US struck Iranian rocket launchers preparing to send mines into the Strait of Hormuz, according to Central Command. Jordan’s army intercepted eight missiles after Tehran’s military said it had attacked targets linked to American forces in the kingdom, Agence France-Presse said.
Treasury Scott Bessent said Washington was likely to unveil new secondary sanctions on Iran on a weekly basis, “starting with the banks,” according to an interview with Reuters at the weekend. The next step may involve cutting off an institution entirely from the dollar-based financial system, Bessent said. (Bloomberg)
- August 31, 2026 08:23
India boosts efforts to drain surplus cash as dollar flows swell
India boosts efforts to drain surplus cash as dollar flows swell
The latest move marks a shift towards larger and longer-tenor operations as the RBI seeks to absorb liquidity generated by its measures to attract foreign inflows to shore up the rupee
- August 31, 2026 08:12
Rupee under pressure from Fed, oil; bonds at risk of further selloff
Rupee under pressure from Fed, oil; bonds at risk of further selloff
The rupee enters the week facing a more challenging external backdrop, with markets reassessing the prospect of a Federal Reserve rate hike as soon as next month
- August 31, 2026 08:02
MSCI rebalance to test India’s new closing auction as $4 billion in flows hit CAS
MSCI rebalance to test India’s new closing auction as $4 billion in flows hit CAS
Expected passive-fund turnover is nearly 30 times typical auction volumes, raising liquidity and volatility concerns
- August 31, 2026 07:28
Japan’s Nikkei slides nearly 2% following hawkish Fed comments
Japan’s Nikkei share gauge fell nearly 2% on Monday on rising expectations for central bank rate hikes to tame inflation.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 1.97% to 65,096.63 in early trading. The broader Topix slipped 0.84% to 4,111.71.
Wall Street’s main indexes ended lower last week after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh reiterated the central bank’s focus on fighting inflation, increasing prospects for an interest rate hike.
Markets have priced in a near certainty that the Bank of Japan will raise rates at its meeting next month. Yields on Japanese government bonds rose to fresh multi-decade highs on Monday. (Reuters)
- August 31, 2026 07:15
Australian shares flat as gold miners’ losses offset gains in banks
Australian equities were flat on Monday, as gains in banks were offset by sharp losses in gold stocks, which slid after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish comments fuelled U.S. rate-hike hopes and dented demand for the non-yielding metal. (Reuters)
- August 31, 2026 06:57
South Korean shares track regional losses after Warsh’s hawkish remarks
South Korean shares fell on Monday in line with regional markets after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh made hawkish comments that reinforced expectations the central bank could hike interest rates next month. (Reuters)
- August 31, 2026 06:55
Asian Stocks Drop on Hawkish Warsh Tone
Asian stocks dropped and the dollar held its gains after hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh strengthened bets on an interest-rate hike next month. Oil climbed as Middle East tensions intensified.
The dollar traded in a narrow range against major peers after posting its biggest gain in about a month on Friday following Warsh’s remarks.
Elsewhere, Brent crude climbed 1.4% to $89.30 a barrel after the US military on Sunday struck Iranian rocket launchers that were preparing to send mines into the Strait of Hormuz, ending weeks of relative calm.
The moves showed a cautious start to the week after Warsh vowed in his Jackson Hole speech on Friday to bring inflation back to target, prompting traders to lift the probability of a September rate hike to 60%. Adding to the pressure, escalating Middle East tensions drove oil higher, raising the risk of another bout of price pressures. (Bloomberg)
- August 31, 2026 06:54
Today’s Stock Recommendation: August 31, 2026
- August 31, 2026 06:53
Nifty & Bank Nifty இந்த வாரம் (31 Aug’26 to 04 Sep’26) என்ன ஆகும்? எங்கு செல்லும்?
- August 31, 2026 06:53
Nifty and Nifty Bank Prediction for the week 31 Aug’26 to 04 Sep’26 by BL GURU
- August 31, 2026 06:38
Stock to buy today: Emcure Pharmaceuticals (₹1,871.25)
Stock to buy today: Emcure Pharmaceuticals (₹1,871.25)
Explore Emcure Pharmaceuticals stock: Buy at ₹1,871, with potential growth to ₹2,100 and key support levels to watch.
Published on August 31, 2026
