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Stock markets lost momentum early this week, with a sharp reversal eroding initial resilience and leaving investors wondering whether the correction signals deeper weakness or a pause in ongoing consolidation. Despite the turmoil, market experts point to strong earnings trends and sector tailwinds as reasons to remain constructive. Rahul Shah out MOFSL in an interview […]
Japanese government bonds rose on Friday as cooling inflation reduced the urgency for central bank rate hikes and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reiterated her pledge to pursue “responsible” fiscal policy. The yield on ten-year Japanese government bonds fell by 3.5 basis points (bps) to 2%. The yield on two-year bonds, the most sensitive to the […]
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has announced an additional 15% exposure margin on 18 stocks in the futures and options (F&O) segment of the March 2026 series, while easing margin requirements for gold and silver futures.According to the NSE circular, the additional exposure margin of 15% will apply to equity derivatives where the […]
Shares of Tata Investment Corporation rose 6.43% to Rs 739.75 during Friday’s trading session, extending their rally to a fifth straight day. The stock has risen nearly 18% in the past five sessions, fueled by market speculation that N Chandrasekaran is likely to secure a third term as chairman of Tata Sons.The rally follows strong […]
Domestic gold prices traded positively in opening trade on Friday amid positive global cues as geopolitical tensions kept the yellow metal’s appeal intact. Gold futures on the MCX in April rose nearly Rs 400 per 10 gram or 0.24% to Rs 1,55,198. Meanwhile, March silver futures traded at Rs 2,44,390 per kg, up 1.24% or […]
The International Monetary Fund’s upcoming review of U.S. economic policy is drawing attention across global markets, especially on Wall Street, where investors are closely watching signals on fiscal sustainability, trade imbalances and the trajectory of the U.S. dollar.The IMF will release its first annual assessment of US policy under Donald Trump’s administration on February 25, […]
Oil prices were higher on Friday as concerns increased over the US-Iran conflict. Washington said Tehran will suffer if the country does not reach an agreement on its nuclear activities within days. Brent crude futures rose 21 cents, or 0.3%, to $71.87, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 23 cents, or 0.4%, to $66.66. […]
Asian shares fell as escalating tensions in Iran weighed on sentiment, while oil rose to its highest level since August.In Japan and Australia, shares opened lower, signaling a headwind in sentiment after two days of gains in a gauge for stocks in the region. Markets in Hong Kong were also expected to reopen after the […]
As Wall Street’s love affair with artificial intelligence heavyweights cools, some investors are turning to infrastructure companies that they expect will benefit from AI investments, a shift that is spawning a slew of new products. After huge gains in recent years, shares of AI technology giants such as Alphabet and Amazon have fallen sharply as […]
Indian stock markets closed sharply lower on Thursday after ongoing tensions between the US and Iran triggered broad selling. The benchmark indices broke their three-session winning streak, pressured by losses in auto, financial, IT and consumer stocks. The Nifty fell 365 points, or 1.41%, to settle at 25,454.35, while the 30-share BSE Sensex ended at […]
