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Japan's short-dated bonds fall on Fed hold; superlong bonds gain

Japanese government bonds showed mixed movements on Thursday, with shorter-dated notes declining in line with U.S. peers. Longer-dated securities, however, continued to benefit from strong demand at a recent 40-year JGB auction. Investors remain cautious about potential fiscal stimulus following upcoming snap elections.

Realty stocks tumble up to 28% in January ahead of Budget’ 26; can sops lift the laggards?

Within these five years, January 2025 marked the sector’s steepest decline, as the Nifty Realty index plunged 12.45%. Other years were also weak, with declines of 4.69% in 2023, 0.81% in 2022, and 2.61% in 2021. The lone outlier was 2024, when the index posted gains of over 9%.

Economic Survey sees FY27 GDP growth at 6.8-7.2% in ‘year of adjustment’

Realme P4 Power 5G Launched in India With 10,001mAh Battery, 50-Megapixel Primary Camera: Price, Specifications

Realme P4 Power 5G has been launched in India. The new Realme P4 series smartphone boasts a 10,001mAh silicon carbon Titan Battery, which is claimed to offer up to 932.6 hours of standby on a single charge. The handset is powered by a 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset, paired with a HyperVision+ AI chip. It will be available for purchase in the country via Flipkart in TransSilver, TransOrange, and TransBlue colour options. Realme’s P4 Power 5G carries a dual rear camera unit, headlined by a 50-megapixel main shooter.

Snap Forms New Subsidiary Specs Inc. to Lead Consumer Smart Glasses Push

Snap announced the creation of Specs Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the parent company, on Wednesday. The Santa Monica, California-based company said that Specs Inc. will focus on the augmented reality (AR) smart glasses division and grow as a distinct brand. The timing of the development is interesting, given that the parent company is also gearing up to launch the first consumer-focused smart glasses dubbed Specs.

Sony WF-1000XM6 Tipped to Launch With New 'Sandpink' Colour Option

Sony’s upcoming WF-1000XM6 earbuds may debut with more colour options than expected, according to a leak from tipster Roland Quandt on Bluesky. Sony is said to be planning a new Sandpink variant at launch, departing from its usual two-colour release strategy. While the design remains unknown, reports suggest a possible February 12 launch with premium pricing. The WF-1000XM6 is expected to build on the WF-1000XM5’s features, including advanced noise cancellation, multiple audio codecs, and strong battery life.

Balu Forge Industries shares hit 10% upper circuit. Here’s what’s behind the surge

Balu Forge Industries shares surged significantly after its formal induction into the NATO supply chain. The company will now manufacture and supply critical defence components, including artillery shell bodies, to NATO member states. This strategic milestone positions Balu Forge at the forefront of the alliance's industrial efforts.

Bitcoin holds near $88,000 as Fed pause, weak ETF flows weigh on $2.98T crypto market

Bitcoin hovered near $88,000 after the Fed held rates steady, with macro caution and weak ETF flows weighing on the market, pushing the global crypto market cap to $2.98 trillion. In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin fell 0.9%, and Ethereum dropped 1.59%.

Budget 2026 | Permanent Establishment risk: Why India should move toward a more transparent, rules-based system

With the Union Budget 2026–27 approaching, there is an opportunity to elevate this issue within a broader policy dialogue. While PE and tax treaty interpretation do not sit squarely within annual budget proposals, a clear policy signal can materially improve investor confidence, notes Rajendra Nayak, Tax Partner at EY India.

Tips Music Eyes Shift From Flat Licensing Fees to Revenue Share on YouTube Shorts

Tips Music is rethinking how it gets paid from YouTube Shorts. The company’s latest strategy could hint at a bigger industry trend. The post Tips Music Eyes Shift From Flat Licensing Fees to Revenue Share on YouTube Shorts appeared first on MEDIANAMA.

11:11 | Economic Survey to set the tone for Budget 2026 as markets, geopolitics and AI stay in focus

In 11:11 today, we tracks the key themes in Economic Survey, Ajit Pawar’s final rites in Baramati, how Washington plans to ringfence Venezuela’s oil money, big-ticket AI bets, and the market moves you need to know.

Bumble, Match, Panera Bread and CrunchBase hit by cyberattacks: Report

Bumble, Match ‍Group , and CrunchBase were ​hit by cyberattacks, Bloomberg News ‌reported on Wednesday