Wall Street indexes dropped as investors weighed inflation data and a record crude oil reserve release aimed at curbing soaring energy prices amid Middle East tensions. Despite the IEA’s move, oil prices climbed, and equities slipped after Iran’s military warned of potential price surges. Investors also pushed back interest rate cut expectations.Read More

Indian stock markets, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday. Both indices closed nearly 2% lower. This decline followed a surge in crude oil prices and heightened tensions in West Asia. Foreign fund outflows and selling in major bank stocks also contributed to the market’s fall. Investors are now awaiting key inflation data...Read More

India’s market regulator Sebi has introduced a simplified certification for employees in non-core research roles, aiming to ease business operations. Staff involved in sales and client interaction will now take a lighter NISM module, while those directly preparing research reports remain under the existing stringent examination. This reform reduces compliance burdens for client-facing roles, fostering...Read More

The Reserve Bank of India will inject Rs 50,000 crore into the banking system on March 13. This is part of a larger Rs 1 lakh crore Open Market Operation purchase of government securities. The move aims to manage liquidity ahead of expected outflows from advance tax and GST payments.Read More

Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath highlighted a structural shift in India’s options market, with a surge in weekly options trading making hedging difficult. Trading has concentrated in ultra-short-term contracts, reducing liquidity in longer-dated options crucial for risk management, especially during geopolitical volatility.Read More

Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust’s Rs 6,000-crore IPO saw 16% subscription on day one, with institutional investors showing stronger interest. The InvIT, backed by NHAI, aims to unlock highway asset potential and offers a long-term investment in five toll roads. This public offering is a significant step towards broader participation in India’s highway development.Read More

The International Energy Agency is proposing its largest-ever release of 400 million barrels of oil to combat soaring crude prices. This significant move aims to stabilize the market, exceeding the 182 million barrels released in 2022. The recommendation precedes a G7 leaders’ meeting chaired by France.Read More

Campbell’s has lowered its yearly sales and profit outlook. The company is also pausing share buybacks. This move prioritizes debt reduction. Weak consumer demand and rising costs are impacting sales. New tariffs are expected to increase expenses further. Campbell’s aims to boost snack sales through promotions.Read More

U.S. consumer prices rose 0.3% in February, driven by higher gasoline costs amid escalating Middle East conflict and rising oil prices. Economists anticipate further inflation increases in March. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, saw a 0.2% gain, influenced by declining used vehicle prices and slower rent increases.Read More

Wall ​Street’s main ​indexes opened mixed on Wednesday as ‌investors ⁠assessed ⁠a ​key inflation report.Read More