Indian government bonds experienced a decline on Monday. This pushed the benchmark 10-year yield towards a two-week high. Traders are factoring in significant state borrowing. Demand is weak, and liquidity is tight. States plan to raise a record 5 trillion rupees between January and March. The Reserve Bank of India will purchase bonds to inject...Read More

Australian shares ended Monday flat. Iron ore miners saw gains, while consumer discretionary and energy stocks declined. Trading volumes were notably low. Asian markets, however, experienced a significant surge, reaching record highs driven by artificial intelligence optimism. Australian equities did not mirror this trend. Miners climbed, while energy stocks reversed earlier gains. Interest rate-sensitive sectors...Read More

Bharat Coking Coal’s upcoming IPO has attracted strong market interest, reflected in a high grey market premium. As Coal India’s largest coking coal arm, the company plays a critical role in India’s steel supply chain, with rising production, sizeable reserves and healthy profitability. However, analysts caution that GMP trends can shift once subscriptions open.Read More

Japan’s Nikkei closed ‍at a more than two-month ​high on the first trading day of 2026, led ⁠by chip-related stocks, as investors brushed off the potential impact of U.S. military action in Venezuela.Read More

PSU banks outperformed the BFSI sector in Q3, driven by stronger year-on-year credit growth, while smaller private banks and NBFCs faced transitional pressures. HDFC Bank expects FY26 growth in line with the system amid improving liquidity conditions. Analyst Kaitav Shah highlights asset quality, credit costs and selective opportunities across banking, NBFCs and small finance banks.Read More

Global markets show caution amid unusual geopolitical developments, with Asian equities rising and oil prices stable. Precious metals, however, surged, with gold and silver acting as clear risk hedges. Peter McGuire highlights that while energy markets remain under pressure, industrial and precious metals are poised for significant gains in the coming years.Read More

Tata Steel shares have rallied over 10% in six sessions as management commentary on domestic expansion, capacity additions and policy support outweighed concerns around global pricing pressure and trade disruptions.Read More

Defence stocks witnessed a sharp uptick on Monday after the US launched a major military operation in Venezuela over the weekend, heightening geopolitical tensions. Investor interest rose across HAL, BEL, BDL, Solar Industries, and MTAR as markets priced in expectations of higher global defence spending.Read More

Despite geopolitical shifts, equity market fundamentals remain strong, with technology and AI continuing to attract investor interest. Matt Orton of Raymond James advises focusing on growth, earnings expansion, and margin improvement, highlighting cyclical sectors like financials, industrials, and defense as key opportunities globally.Read More

US military action in Venezuela impacts Indian companies with energy, engineering, and pharmaceutical ties. ONGC and Reliance Industries face potential shifts in oil supplies and valuations. Engineers India has an on-ground presence. Pharmaceutical firms like Sun Pharma and Glenmark Pharma operate through subsidiaries. Jindal Steel manages an iron ore complex. These developments highlight geopolitical risks...Read More