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• India’s derivatives market gets a Gen Z makeover, but losses pile up: Sebi

  23-08-2026 18:10 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Recent trends indicate that traders aged under thirty now make up an impressive forty-three percent of all participants in the derivatives sector. Interestingly, individuals earning less than five lakh rupees a year are leading the market's activities. Moreover, there has been a notable rise in investors from smaller towns engaging in derivatives trading. A significant portion of these traders entered the market without prior investments in cash equities.
  
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• FPIs turn buyers again: Foreign investors pour Rs 23,544 crore into Indian equities in August

  23-08-2026 17:46 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  In August, foreign portfolio investors made a notable comeback to Indian equities, infusing a substantial Rs 23,544 crore. This resurgence follows earlier trends where significant amounts were pulled out. Positive quarterly earnings and a stable rupee have rekindled enthusiasm for Indian stocks. Nonetheless, yearly outflows remain high, and crude oil prices along with geopolitical tensions could sway market movements.
  
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• Trump tariffs: What India can learn from Canada’s failed trade talks with US

  23-08-2026 16:11 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Ottawa said it would introduce “dollar-for-dollar” retaliatory tariffs from September 8. The move brought an end to talks that had started on February 1, 2025, after the first round of new US tariffs was imposed.
  
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• Market recap: Rs 87,960 crore wiped off four top-10 firms; Airtel bears biggest loss

  23-08-2026 12:29 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Dalal Street faced a setback last week, closing lower with four prominent companies witnessing significant depreciation in market value. Notably, Bharti Airtel and TCS experienced the steepest declines, which affected overall market confidence. The benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, reflected this trend by finishing lower. In contrast, LIC and Reliance Industries achieved gains in their market cap amid the challenging context of global economic uncertainties and increasing crude oil prices.
  
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• Dalal Street outlook: Markets seek recovery after two-week slide

  23-08-2026 12:07 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Following a recent downturn, Indian equity markets may enter a phase of stabilization this week. Fluctuations in crude oil prices and updates on the US-Iran situation are expected to shape investor sentiment. Additionally, all eyes will be on the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium for signals regarding US Federal Reserve interest rates. Recent US economic metrics will also shed light on the overall economic resilience.
  
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• $40tn debt, $1.8tn deficit: Why US fiscal strain is worrying global markets

  23-08-2026 12:00 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  US public debt has now surpassed forty trillion dollars, and the fiscal deficit continues to widen.Rising Treasury yields are emerging as a key market risk, potentially pressuring equities.Government spending has surged while receipts have declined, compounding financial pressures.Interest payments have become a major federal budget burden, surpassing Medicare spending.This fiscal backdrop is seen as supportive for gold prices.
  
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• Gold, silver prices likely to extend gains next week as investors await US data

  23-08-2026 11:50 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Gold and silver prices are poised for further gains next week. Investors await crucial US inflation and economic data releases. Geopolitical developments in West Asia will also influence market sentiment. Domestic gold and silver futures saw significant increases this past week. Global bullion prices mirrored this upward trend, supported by liquidity measures.
  
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• US FTA proposal: What are the '3 American demands' that became deal breaker for Canada

  23-08-2026 06:50 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  In a significant turn of events, Canada has halted trade negotiations with the United States due to unresolved disagreements. Three critical demands from the US regarding Canada's auto industry and trade agreements proved too contentious. Additionally, restrictions concerning language and culture were deemed unacceptable. As a result, both nations are now enacting retaliatory tariffs on each other's products.
  
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• 'Masters in our own home': Canada PM Carney explains why trade talks with US were suspended

  23-08-2026 05:28 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Canada has halted trade negotiations with the United States due to perceived inequities in demands, leading to the US imposing hefty tariffs on Canadian exports. In response, Canada has unveiled countermeasures to address these tariffs. Prime Minister Carney criticized the US for its unreasonable requests while providing insufficient concessions. This escalation raises alarms about the future of economic collaboration between the two nations.
  
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