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The Insurance Amendment Bill proposing 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector is unlikely to be introduced in the current winter session of Parliament due to time constraints. Sources indicate it may be tabled during the Budget session instead, following necessary adjustments based on stakeholder feedback. The finance ministry aims to amend the Insurance Act of 1938, raising the FDI limit from 74% to 100%, while also seeking public comments on the proposed changes by December 10.
The European Central Bank faces a significant challenge as it prepares to set interest rates amid a leadership crisis in both Paris and Berlin, following the collapse of their governments over budget negotiations. This turmoil complicates the ECB's oversight of the euro zone's two largest economies.
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have made a notable return to Indian equities, with a net inflow of Rs 24,454 crore in the first week of December, following significant outflows in the previous months. This rebound comes after FPIs withdrew Rs 21,612 crore in November and a record Rs 94,017 crore in October. The latest inflow brings total FPI investments to Rs 9,435 crore in 2024 so far, reflecting the volatility in foreign investment trends.
Investors are set to focus on domestic and global macroeconomic data, foreign institutional investor trading, and trends in world stocks this week. Key influences will include the rupee-dollar exchange rate and Brent crude oil prices, alongside ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Recent declines in the dollar index and US bond yields may benefit emerging markets like India.
The U.S. has announced a $988 million aid package for Ukraine, aimed at bolstering its defense against Russia's invasion. This funding will primarily purchase ammunition for HIMARS systems, drones, and spare parts, significantly reducing the remaining $2.21 billion in the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. Since February 2022, the U.S. has committed over $62 billion in security assistance to Ukraine.
The United States announced a substantial aid package worth $988 million, aimed at providing new arms and equipment to Ukraine. This support is part of the ongoing efforts to assist Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion.
Central banks across Australia, Canada, Brazil, and the euro zone are poised to make final adjustments to interest rates ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as president. His return raises concerns about potential global trade disruptions, including the possibility of new tariffs.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced ambitious plans to position the state as India's first trillion-dollar sub-economy, following a strong FDI performance that captured 52% of the national total in the first half of the fiscal year. He aims to create a "third Mumbai" near Navi Mumbai, enhance infrastructure with projects like Atal Setu and Vadhavan Port, and reclaim Maharashtra's leading FDI status. Fadnavis attributed the coalition's electoral success to effective governance and a commitment to economic growth, aligning with PM Modi's vision of unity and safety.
Donald Trump has taken a strong stance to defend the U.S. dollar's dominance, targeting the BRICs nations as potential challengers. He warned that any country that moves away from the dollar would face significant trade repercussions, suggesting they would struggle to find alternative trading partners.
BRICS countries, including India, Russia, and China, have no intention of undermining the U.S. dollar, stated Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar during an event in Doha. His comments followed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's warning to BRICS nations against creating or supporting an alternative currency to avoid potential tariffs.
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