Foreign investors returned strongly to Indian equities, with August FPI inflows exceeding $3.2 billion. Consumer Services, Financials and Healthcare led buying. HSBC estimates up to $25 billion could enter India if global funds restore neutral allocations, while strong GDP growth, earnings and rupee stability support the outlook.

A stronger-than-expected US jobs report has reignited concerns of a potential rate hike by the Federal Reserve later this month. The report underpins what central bank officials have called a stable labour market. But President Donald Trump renewed pressure on the Fed to lower borrowing costs instead. CNA's Jagruti Dav

Bitcoin plunged below $80,000, dropping 3.5%, as robust US jobs data fueled expectations of a September Federal Reserve rate hike, impacting stocks, bonds, and the dollar.

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With disruptions in the Black Sea causing significant challenges, Asian wheat importers are urgently turning to alternative sources, acquiring at least 500,000 tons of wheat from Argentina and Australia. This scramble for supplies comes at a cost, as prices have increased dramatically.

The U.S. job market showed surprising resilience in August, adding 162,000 positions—far beyond what analysts anticipated. This result has led to heightened expectations for a Federal Reserve rate increase in September. However, the dollar softened slightly as traders now focus on looming inflation reports. Wages saw a year-over-year uptick of 3.1%, the weakest growth since June 2021, while the yen appreciated against the dollar throughout the week.

International Business News: Anthropic is delaying its planned IPO, with the AI company now expected to start marketing the offering in mid-October at the earliest, according to p.

Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. military protecting ships is the reason “why we have not had a worldwide energy crisis” during the war against Iran, as Tehran continues to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.