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US stocks fell on Wednesday and the S&P 500 put in a fifth day of losses, its longest losing streak since the end of 2012, on jitters funding for the federal government would run out and after a drop in shares of Wal-Mart Stores. (Reuters)
Asian share markets were left in limbo on Thursday as a paucity of major economic news left investors with little choice but to sweat out the latest battle over the US budget.(Reuters)
The US dollar struggled to make any headway in Asia on Thursday, having lost ground overnight as the United States made little progress in averting a government shutdown next week or on raising the limit on its borrowing.(Reuters)
[caption id=“attachment_1134353” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  Asian share markets were left in limbo on Thursday as a paucity of major economic news left investors with little choice but to sweat out the latest battle over the US budget.[/caption]
Brent crude for November delivery fell 23 cents to $108.09, while November U.S. crude lost 31 cents to $102.35 a barrel.(Reuters)
Gold held steady early on Thursday, maintaining gains made in the previous session as uncertainty over the U.S. debt ceiling prompted safe-haven buying of the metal. Spot gold was nearly flat, easing 0.06 percent to $1,332.14 an ounce by 0017 GMT, after gaining 0.8 percent in the previous session.(Reuters)
SGX Nifty futures on the Singapore Stock Exchange were down 0.33 percent at 5869, indicating a fall in shares on the domestic exchanges at the open. The key factor that will impact today’s trade, however, is the expiry of futures and options.
Stocks in news
Oberoi Realty, after news that its promoters will sell 1.14 crore shares today at Rs 158 per share under offer for sale route. The sale is expected to fetch over Rs 180 crore to the promoters if it is fully subscribed.
Maruti Suzuki, after the company said it was likely to raise vehicle prices by up to Rs 10,000 in early October.
Reliance Communications, after technology firm Amdocs’ multi-crore deal with the company, which will help the telecom operator reduce the average call handling time at its customer care centers.
Financial Technologies, after news that arm NSEL’s payments to the company have come under the income tax department lens.
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