SoftBank credit default swaps hit 4-year high as AI profitability concerns mountSoftBank Group’s five-year credit default swap spread climbed to a four-year high as investors grew increasingly concerned about the profit...
06 Nov, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
The average US 30-year mortgage rate falls to 7.18% this week, its third straight declineThe average long-term mortgage rates in the U.S. decreased for the third consecutive week, offering some respite. The average 30-year fixed...
06 Nov, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
Developing countries' debt hit record $9.4 trillion in 2025: World BankMost of the increase was driven by private financing, with borrowing from private creditors and bond issuance by public enterprises rising ...
05 Nov, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Gold loan NPA rises in first five months while eases over a three-year horizonIndia’s gold loan market has experienced a rise in non-performing assets, reaching 0.78% by August 2023. The total outstanding volume grew ...
05 Nov, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Why Meta is raising billions through bondsDeveloping AI models and offering AI-powered services requires enormous computing capacity. This involves building data centres, purchasing...
04 Nov, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
IREDA seeks global funding partnerships to lower borrowing costs for green projectsIREDA is aiming to collaborate with global banks and investors for long-term green financing initiatives. Renewable energy developers in In...
04 Nov, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Middle class spending boom in India comes with growing debt billConsumer borrowing in India has surged significantly as access to credit has expanded across the population. Individuals like Navjot Singh ...
04 Nov, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Corporate bond issuances top Rs 17,000 crore as yields easeCorporate debt issuances have seen significant growth as many companies seek to capitalize on favorable borrowing conditions. The aggregate...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
US Treasury projects $618 billion borrowing in Q4, $800 billion in Q1 2027The US Treasury is estimating federal borrowing will hit $618 billion in the last quarter of 2026, which is $10 billion less than previousl...
03 Nov, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
US tech giants' AI borrowing could push up Europe's bond yieldsRising AI infrastructure investments are driving US technology giants to tap European bond markets, potentially increasing borrowing costs....
03 Nov, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Why is Microsoft borrowing $25 billion after offering buyouts to 60,000 employees?Microsoft 25 billion bond sale: Microsoft is raising $25 billion through a bond sale as AI infrastructure costs rise, days after offering v...
03 Nov, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Rise in NPA is transitory, as borrowers take time to adjust to new rules, says Muthoot Finance MDMuthoot Finance has indicated an increase in bad loans linked to evolving lending regulations that are affecting borrowers. The company exp...
02 Nov, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
BOJ signals December rate hike, but path beyond 1.5% remains uncertainThe Bank of Japan has strengthened signals of a possible December rate hike as inflation remains above target. However, uncertainty over Ja...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
AI debt surge pushes Magnificent Seven borrowing to $578 billion, up 45%: SBI ResearchThe combined debt of the seven largest US technology companies, widely known as the Magnificent Seven, has increased nearly 45 per cent to ...
02 Nov, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
PNB Housing aims for a 4x growth in corporate loan book to Rs 3,000 crorePNB Housing Finance aims to expand its corporate loan book significantly by the end of March 2027. The company intends to maintain a focus ...
01 Nov, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Flipkart, Exim Bank lead $8.13 billion external borrowing proposals in AugustIndian companies have sought to raise a total of $8.13 billion in external commercial borrowings. This amount represents a 6% increase from...
29 Oct, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
India’s record bank cash surplus fades as RBI curbs rupee betsIndian banks have seen their excess funds drop significantly as the Reserve Bank of India maintains liquidity tightness. This monetary poli...
28 Oct, 2026, 07.56 AM IST