Asian equity markets rebounded strongly on Thursday, August 20, tracking gains on Wall Street as investors responded positively to softer US Treasury yields and signs of improved liquidity conditions. South Korea led the regional recovery.
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Shares of Goodluck India surged nearly 8 per cent in intraday trading on Thursday, August 20, extending gains for the third consecutive session as investors positioned themselves ahead of the company’s upcoming 2:1 bonus issue.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is preparing a significant overhaul of India’s trading framework as the regulator seeks to address persistent foreign investor outflows and strengthen the country’s position in global equity markets.
Bitcoin staged a dramatic recovery, rising nearly 8 per cent to around $69,500 as a wave of short covering swept through the cryptocurrency market.
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are reportedly planning to move back to Britain later this month, marking a significant change in their family arrangements since they stepped away from royal duties and left the country in 2020.
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Odisha has entered a crucial phase, with the state election authorities setting September 17 as the deadline for taking final decisions on claims and objections.
The United States military has reportedly established a discreet shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz to facilitate the movement of crude oil amid continuing disruptions caused by the US-Iran conflict. According to a report by Axios.
Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi on Thursday morning, offering relief from persistent humidity and uncomfortable weather conditions.