India’s aluminium prices hit record highs in early 2026, tracking LME’s surge above $3,000/ton, driven by tight global supply, China’s capacity limits, high energy costs, tariffs, and strong Indian demand, keeping domestic premiums elevated and outlook volatile through the year.Read More

Investors await Union Budget 2026-27 amid global and domestic headwinds, assessing whether fiscal prudence, tax relief and growth measures can align bond and equity interests, revive FPI inflows, support earnings, and sustain India’s macro stability through disciplined deficits and reforms.Read More

Indian markets saw modest weekly losses despite strong tech and banking earnings. The US dollar held firm near a six-week high. President Trump hinted at not appointing a rate-cutting advocate as Federal Reserve chair. Gold prices slowed after a surge in safe haven demand.Read More

European stock markets ended the week flat. Luxury and mining stocks saw declines. Geopolitical tensions eased, impacting commodity-linked shares. Defence stocks provided some support. Novo Nordisk shares surged on positive news about its weight-loss pill. Investors are navigating a busy earnings season amidst global uncertainties.Read More

The dollar strengthened Friday as President Trump’s comments suggested economic adviser Kevin Hassett is unlikely to chair the Federal Reserve, boosting political credibility. Meanwhile, Japan warned of currency intervention as the yen weakened significantly against the dollar, with some Bank of Japan policymakers considering earlier rate hikes to combat inflation.Read More

Gold prices dropped on Friday after reaching record highs. Investors took profits as geopolitical tensions eased, reducing gold’s safe-haven appeal. Despite the dip, gold is set for its second consecutive weekly gain. Silver also saw a decline after hitting an all-time high. Analysts suggest gold could still reach $5,000 this year, with corrections expected.Read More

Oil prices increased on Friday as traders rushed to close short positions ahead of the extended weekend. Heightened fears about a possible US operation against Iran contributed to the fluctuating prices, pushing both Brent crude and US West Texas Intermediate to gain ground. The recent deployment of a US Navy carrier group to the Persian...Read More

Venezuelan banks will receive 300 million dollars from oil revenues. This money comes from an account in Qatar. The banks will sell these dollars to Venezuelan companies. These companies need foreign currency to import materials. This move aims to ease a dollar shortage. The U.S. had previously seized Venezuelan oil tankers. This action impacted the...Read More

India’s auto sector shows sustained post-festive momentum, with Q3 volumes up 17% year-on-year across segments. Strong demand, lean inventories and easing discounts are lifting revenues, profits and margins, supporting a positive medium-term outlook for automakers and ancillaries.Read More

Reliance Consumer Products has secured global rights for four international beauty brands. These include Brylcreem, Toni & Guy, Badedas, and Matey. The company plans to expand these brands globally, including in India. Reliance’s FMCG business saw significant growth in sales during the October-December quarter. The company is also expanding its manufacturing network and allocating land...Read More