Markets turned volatile after Fed Chair Jerome Powell flagged political pressure from the White House, reviving concerns over central bank independence. The episode weighed on the dollar, boosted safe-haven assets and raised fears of rising institutional and governance risks.Read More

Indian equities experienced a significant slump on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty extending their selloff and erasing nearly Rs 17 lakh crore in market value. Investor unease stems from uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariff policy and global geopolitical events, prolonging a policy overhang and spiking the India VIX.Read More

Metal stocks experienced a dip in early 2026, with some declining up to 10% due to profit-booking and US tariff concerns. Despite this, market experts highlight strong sector fundamentals and favorable momentum, suggesting selective stock picking for potential upside. The Nifty Metal index saw a 3% weekly decline, though some analysts remain positive on the...Read More

Lemon Tree Hotels’ shares rose following a strategic reorganisation and a Rs 960 crore investment from Warburg Pincus. The company will split into an asset-light management entity and an asset-heavy development arm, with Fleur Hotels to be separately listed. Nuvama maintains a ‘Buy’ rating, seeing potential upside from the asset-light model’s re-rating.Read More

Indian stock markets are consolidating. Investors are assessing earnings against current uncertainties. Experts see opportunities in financial services, defence, and metals. These sectors offer potential for growth. Automobiles are seen as fully priced. Investors are advised to be selective. Focus remains on large-cap stocks until the budget.Read More

Indian Energy Exchange shares saw a jump on January 12, recovering from a recent dip. The company is challenging a regulatory order on market coupling. Analysts offer divided opinions, with some seeing upside potential while others warn of regulatory risks. The exchange reported strong electricity traded volumes for the third quarter of FY26, with lower...Read More

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) shares have plummeted 35% from their peak, driven by regulatory uncertainty surrounding the market coupling order. Experts advise caution, citing weak technicals and potential dilution of IEX’s market dominance, though some see value if a favorable outcome is reached.Read More

Global markets return to action as investors track US inflation data, AI-driven chip earnings, court rulings on tariffs and major bank results. Geopolitical tensions and shifting rate expectations are set to shape sentiment across equities, currencies and bonds this week.Read More

Shares of Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd are set to be in focus after managing director Karan Adani said the Adani Group will invest Rs 1.5 lakh crore over the next five years in Gujarat’s Kutch region. Speaking at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference, he outlined plans to double Mundra port capacity over the next...Read More

Gold and silver may face near-term volatility as Bloomberg Commodity Index rebalancing triggers $7 billion in potential selling, says Ajay Kedia of Kedia Commodities. While bullion fundamentals remain strong, he warns of profit booking and advises caution on fresh longs, while turning bullish on copper and base metals for 2026 amid easing rates and supply...Read More