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Sensex, Nifty hit three-month lows again as rupee sinks to a record — what to watch next

Sensex, Nifty hit three-month lows again as rupee sinks to a record — what to watch next

Indian stocks fell Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 down 0.3% and Sensex off 0.33%, as foreign investors sold $3.23 billion in January. The rupee hit a record low of 91.7425 per dollar. HDFC Bank dropped to a nine-month low, while Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank slid after weak earnings. Ola Electric named Deepak Rastogi CFO and cut its 2026 revenue forecast.

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  • iShares Flexible Income ETF (BINC) Sees $239 Million Inflow, Shares Outstanding Up 2.4%
    May 20, 2026, 11:25 AM EDT. The iShares Flexible Income Active ETF (BINC) recorded a $239 million inflow, marking a 2.4% increase in shares outstanding week-over-week, rising from 190.3 million to 194.85 million units. The ETF last traded at $52.51, within its 52-week range of $50.84 to $53.57. The increase in units indicates strong investor demand, leading to new ETF units creation, which requires buying underlying holdings. Monitoring such inflows helps assess ETF supply dynamics and potential impact on components. BINC's recent flow contrasts the overall market, signaling investor interest in flexible income strategies amid varied market conditions.

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Crypto Bill Gets Past Senate Obstacle, Details Remain a Threat

Crypto Bill Gets Past Senate Obstacle, Details Remain a Threat

20 May 2026
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act advanced out of the Senate Banking Committee 15-9 but faces new opposition from decentralized-finance developers over an amendment expanding securities oversight. Senators Gallego and Alsobrooks, key Democratic committee votes, warned they may not back the bill on the Senate floor. The bill would define regulatory boundaries for crypto tokens and trading. Stablecoin provisions remain a sticking point for banks.
Stocks Climb Ahead of Nvidia Earnings as Wall Street Waits

Stocks Climb Ahead of Nvidia Earnings as Wall Street Waits

20 May 2026
U.S. stocks rose Wednesday morning, with the S&P 500 up 0.18% and Nvidia gaining 0.7% ahead of its earnings report. Chipmakers Marvell, Intel, and Micron also advanced, while the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index climbed 2.9%. The 10-year Treasury yield eased to 4.635%. Brent crude fell 4.31% to $106.48.
Dow Up 200 Points Ahead of Nvidia Report

Dow Up 200 Points Ahead of Nvidia Report

20 May 2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 209.33 points to 49,573.21 in late-morning trading Wednesday, rebounding after Tuesday’s drop. Goldman Sachs rose 3.0% and Boeing 2.9%, leading gains in the index. The 30-year Treasury yield touched 5.20% overnight, its highest since 2007. Investors awaited Nvidia’s earnings and Federal Reserve meeting minutes later in the day.
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