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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expressed concern over market exuberance, warning investors may be overlooking geopolitical and economic risks like US-Europe trade issues and Middle East tensions. Despite strong trading volumes benefiting Wall Street, Dimon cautioned that broader market optimism might be unjustified.

Jane Street Group has achieved remarkable financial success, distributing $9.38 billion in compensation last year, a significant surge that dwarfs rivals like Goldman Sachs. The market maker's trading revenue reached $39.6 billion, fueled by its substantial capital base and strategic investments, including a notable stake in AI startup Anthropic.

Leading stock exchange BSE is planning to launch interest rate derivatives and equity derivatives with advance systems by January.

MUMBAI: More than four years after derivative products started trading on the Indian bourses, mutual fund houses are finally coming out with products with substantial exposure to this segment of the market.

As the Union Budget 2021-22 nears, stockbrokers have sought rationalisation and streamlining of the structure for the capital market. The industry body stockbrokers Association of National Exchanges Member of India (ANMI) has written to Central Bank Direct Taxation (CBDT) on doing away with the multiple classification system for calculating tax on capital market income.

The rupee has gained 0.86% against the dollar in the past five trading sessions, closing at 64.08 on Tuesday compared with the previous day’s 64.06.

The Indian rupee has weakened, reaching near record lows against the US dollar. This depreciation boosts export competitiveness but increases import costs. Exporters are urged to diversify beyond the US due to potential tariffs. Importers face higher bills, especially for oil. Instability in the rupee's value is a concern for both exporters and importers.

Taiwan's stock market surges amidst the global AI boom, outpacing South Korea's struggling market. Taiwan's dominance in the semiconductor industry, particularly TSMC's success, fuels this growth. Meanwhile, South Korea grapples with political instability and Samsung's underperformance. Despite looming US tariff threats, Taiwan appears better positioned due to its crucial role in US tech supply chains.

According to analysts, the market is under pressure due to uncertainty over the election outcome and selloff by foreign investors. The India VIX (volatility index) closed higher for the 11th consecutive session on Thursday. The so-called fear gauge has jumped nearly 80% from a low in April. This period of heightened volatility - marked by ups and downs in share prices - presents buying opportunities for long-term investors, market players said.

The new policy announcement on higher dividends to be doled out by state-owned public sector undertakings in Gujarat proved to be a boon in disguise for these companies as their stocks registered a bull run in the Indian equity markets, reports Parag Dave.

Markets are heading towards their biggest daily fall in nearly three weeks, tracking lower global shares.

Indian markets opened mixed as global uncertainty and upcoming US jobs data prompted caution. Investors are watching for signs of fatigue in the tech rally, while geopolitical tensions and corporate news also influenced trading.

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