PFC withdraws three-year bond issue as yields remain elevated in market

The state-owned lender raised ₹2,500 crore through a 15-year bond at a 7.55 per cent cut-off coupon, but withdrew its three-year issue after receiving bids at higher yields   Power Finance Corporation (PFC) withdrew its planned three-year bond issuance on Monday as bids came in at yields higher than the company had expected, while it…

Gold, silver or equities: Where should investors park capital as geopolitical tensions ease? Experts weigh in

Equities can be the preferred asset class as geopolitical tensions ease. Gold will continue to serve as a portfolio hedge and wealth-preservation tool, while silver may benefit from improving industrial demand but remains a relatively volatile asset. As geopolitical tensions ease following the US-Iran peace deal, investors are re-evaluating their portfolio allocations. Expectations of better…