Gold’s record-breaking rally is set to pause after nine straight weeks, with prices down 3% amid profit-taking, a stronger dollar, and renewed U.S.–China trade optimism. Analysts view the decline as a short-term correction within a larger bullish cycle driven by central bank buying and geopolitical uncertainty.Read More

In a slightly encouraging turn on Friday, Indian government bonds made a small recovery as traders scrambled to close short positions after a day marked by significant selling. Hopes for a possible US-India trade pact helped stabilize the market, reducing speculation around an urgent rate cut from the central bank.Read More

The smallcap earnings season saw 108 companies report September quarter results, with 36 profit-making firms standing out. Key performers like Acutaas Chemicals, Tanfac Industries, Amal, and GM Breweries posted strong year-on-year sales growth. Seven stocks gained over 50%, highlighting robust business expansion and attractive investor returns in a volatile market.Read More

Emerging markets are set to outperform the US, with India leading the rally, says Manav Chopra, Executive Director at Nuvama Institutional Equities. He expects a 25% EM upside, a breakout for Indian equities, and silver outperforming gold in a risk-on global setup. FPIs returning could further fuel India’s multi-year bull run.Read More

On October 23, six NSE F&O stocks — Hitachi Energy India, ONGC, IOC, Nuvama Wealth Management, BPCL, and Indian Bank — recorded a sharp rise in futures open interest, with gains exceeding 9%, indicating heightened market participation and position build-up.Read More

Market expert Sudip Bandyopadhyay advises long-term investors to view Eternal’s stock dip as a buying opportunity, emphasizing the company’s growth-oriented strategy in quick commerce and food delivery. He highlights Eternal’s leadership in Blinkit over Swiggy’s Instamart, recommending patience for desired returns in this competitive sector.Read More

Midwest share price: Midwest, India’s largest Black Galaxy Granite producer, debuted on stock exchanges at a 9.4% premium, reflecting strong investor demand for its Rs 451 crore IPO. The company’s integrated model, global reach, and robust financial performance, including significant revenue and profit growth, position it as a strong player in the natural stone sector.Read More

​Analysts say several listed suppliers are well-positioned to benefit from this cycle.Read More

Japan’s core CPI rises 2.9% in September, exceeding the BOJ’s 2% target. Despite inflation pressures, the central bank maintains a cautious stance, keeping short-term rates at 0.5% until January.Read More

India’s stock market is heating up as the Nifty hovers near record highs. The IPO pipeline is buzzing, with five companies, including Lenskart, Groww, Pine Labs, ICICI Prudential AMC, and boAt, expected to raise nearly Rs 35,000 crore over the next two months. This follows successful debuts of LG Electronics India and Tata Capital, signaling...Read More