Equity public issues registerfive-fold increase in the first half
Eightyfour companies tapped the capital market in the first six months of this fiscal to raise Rs 1,812 crore, marking an almost five fold increase over the corresponding period last year.

European markets post modest losses
European stock markets slipped back in initial trading on Wednesday after a fresh wave of selling overnight on Wall Street, with the exception of Frankfurt which missed the gains of the Tuesday session because of a public holiday.

Taiwan stock market confidence crisis set to linger
The sudden resignation of Taiwan's premier has worsened a crisis of confidence in the island's new government which has knocked the stock market 30% lower this year, and losses are expected for several sessions to come.


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