Government bonds and the dollar remain reliable safe havens in crisis: Peter Cardillo

Global markets opened the week cautiously after geopolitical tensions escalated over the weekend, with investors recalibrating risks to equities, currencies and commodities. Early trading in Asia reflected clear risk aversion, with Japanese markets under pressure and safe-haven assets attracting renewed demand.The key question facing investors is whether markets had already priced in the possibility of […]

Waaree Energies to Premiere Energies: Which solar stocks should we bet on amid a supply glut and a U.S. excise tax glut?

Indian solar stocks have been under pressure lately due to oversupply and surplus concerns. To add to this, a new trade move by the United States has added to the uncertainty. Over the past six months, Waaree Energies shares are down about 15%, while Premier Energies is down about 14%. Websol Energy, on the other […]

Oil prices rise by 12% after US and Israeli attacks on Iran disrupt the Strait of Hormuz. Could prices top $100?

Oil prices rose as much as 12% on Monday to their highest level in months as Iran and Israel intensified attacks in the Middle East, damaging tankers and disrupting shipments from the crucial oil-producing region.Brent crude futures rose to $82.37, the highest since January 2025, in the first trading session after the US and Israel […]

Stocks in news: Adani Ports, Fino Payments Bank, GAIL, BEL, SpiceJet

Stock markets closed last week under notable pressure as continued geopolitical tensions and weakness in technology stocks weighed on sentiment. On Monday, investors are likely to react to the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US-Israeli axis. Analysts say the impact of this development will be negative in the short term.In today’s trading, shares of […]

AI concerns push Nifty IT ETFs down 21% in February, while Nasdaq ETFs fall just 5%: here’s why

The Nifty IT index closed February about 20% lower, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell just 4% in the same month. Experts pointed to structural differences in the composition of the index as a reason for the divergent performance of ETFs benchmarked to the two indices.“The Nasdaq includes hardware, platform and product-led technology companies including AI […]

Gold and silver prices are likely to rise tomorrow amid the escalating war in the Middle East; what lies ahead?

Gold and silver prices will remain firm tomorrow after US and Israeli attacks on Iran killed the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Analysts expect high volatility as heightened geopolitical tensions could push investors to safe havens such as precious metals.Khamenei’s death, confirmed by Iranian state media earlier today, prompted warnings of sharp retaliation from […]

Global Markets | Wall Street Turns to ‘Haven-First’ Strategies Amid Attacks on Iran

The rapidly evolving conflict in the Middle East is increasing investor anxiety and strengthening the case for safe haven transactions such as government bonds, gold and the Swiss franc. Macro traders said all eyes will be on energy markets when trading fully reopens on Monday, with early indications of volatility also expected as the US […]

Cabinet approves IIFCL’s IPO plans; modalities are being finalized, probably next financial year: MD Rohit Rishi

State-owned India Infrastructure Finance Company has received necessary approvals to go ahead with its proposed initial public offering, with the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approving the listing on the stock exchanges, the company’s top official said.The approval has already been handed over to the company by the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management […]