U.S. stocks experienced gains for a second consecutive session as investors looked to capitalize on recent declines. Economic reports revealed sluggish retail sales and a significant drop in New York State factory activity. The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged. Quantum computing stocks surged, while Tesla stumbled. Volume on U.S. exchanges was 13.86...Read More

Gold remained steady near the $3,000 mark, close to its all-time high, as investors waited for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision. The Fed is expected to maintain its interest rates, while global political tensions and trade policies continue influencing the market outlook.Read More

Global equity markets rose as investors bought undervalued stocks. Momentum indicators showed Wall Street was oversold. Temporary truce prospects in the Ukraine-Russia conflict provided marginal support to risky assets. Despite the rebound, lingering trade war uncertainties and weak U.S. economic data warrant caution. Japan’s economic landscape and U.S. consumer balance sheets are influencing market trends.Read More

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The U.S. dollar remains near a five-month low against the euro and other major currencies due to fears of an economic slowdown from President Trump’s tariff policies. The dollar index has dropped 6% since January. Investors are awaiting guidance from the Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting and Germany’s vote on a significant stimulus package.Read More

Oil prices remained largely unchanged in early trading on Tuesday as concerns over global growth, U.S. tariffs, and Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks balanced out Middle East instability. Talks between Trump and Putin on ending the Ukraine war and their possible impact on Russian crude supply were closely watched by markets.Read More

Benchmark BSE Sensex bounced back with a 341-point gain, ending a five-day losing streak due to strong performance in banking stocks and a global rally. Stocks like HAL, BEL, and KPIT Tech showed significant movements, with HAL and KPIT Tech rebounding, while BEL experienced slight fluctuations.Read More

PDP Shipping and Projects shares debut on the BSE SME platform following a fully subscribed IPO that raised approximately Rs 13 crore. The company, specializing in logistics and transport solutions, will utilize the funds for long-term working capital and general corporate purposes.Read More

Public sector banks are encouraged to focus on timely capital raising and reducing intermediation costs to make banking products more affordable, says M Nagaraju of the financial services department. Collaborative efforts in areas like cyber security and AI applications are also emphasized to improve services.Read More

The Reserve Bank of India’s measures to control credit offtake have successfully mitigated risks in unsecured loans. By increasing risk weights on these loans in November 2023, the growth in credit card dues and loans to non-bank lenders decelerated significantly. Following this moderation, the RBI plans to restore the original risk weights starting in FY26.Read More