Government Jobs

Mortgage bonds return to spotlight as White House targets housing relief

The Trump administration is set to buy mortgage-backed securities. This move aims to counter the Federal Reserve's reduction of its bond holdings. The goal is to stabilize the mortgage market. The Federal Housing Finance Agency will purchase bonds from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This initiative seeks to ease housing affordability pressures.

Industry Trends

CPI, Chips and Court Rulings: What could move US markets this week

Global markets return to action as investors track US inflation data, AI-driven chip earnings, court rulings on tariffs and major bank results. Geopolitical tensions and shifting rate expectations are set to shape sentiment across equities, currencies and bonds this week.

Industry Trends

IEX shares rebound 3%, snap 2-day fall. Should investors buy, sell or hold?

Indian Energy Exchange shares saw a jump on January 12, recovering from a recent dip. The company is challenging a regulatory order on market coupling. Analysts offer divided opinions, with some seeing upside potential while others warn of regulatory risks. The exchange reported strong electricity traded volumes for the third quarter of FY26, with lower power prices observed.

Hiring News

Federal Bank allots 1,34,876 equity shares under ESOS

With the Nomination, Remuneration, Ethics and Compensation Committee lending its approval, Federal Bank has allotted 1,34,876 equity shares under two separate Employee Stock Option Schemes yesterday, that is, on 11 January, 2026. While 1,800 shares were allotted under ESOS 2010, 1,33,076 shares were allotted under ESOS 2017, at a face value of Rs 2 per [...] The post Federal Bank allots 1,34,876 equity shares under ESOS appeared first on HR Katha .

Industry Trends

Why the Philippines is Gaining GCC Momentum

GCC offices are transitioning into dynamic, activity-based ecosystems designed to enhance talent experience and performance The post Why the Philippines is Gaining GCC Momentum appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .

Startup Funding

Lemon Tree Hotels shares rally 4% as Warburg Pincus checks in; Nuvama sees 19% upside

Lemon Tree Hotels' shares rose following a strategic reorganisation and a Rs 960 crore investment from Warburg Pincus. The company will split into an asset-light management entity and an asset-heavy development arm, with Fleur Hotels to be separately listed. Nuvama maintains a 'Buy' rating, seeing potential upside from the asset-light model's re-rating.