Wall Street indexes experienced volatility as investors weighed rising oil prices against hopes for a U.S.-Iran de-escalation. President Trump’s claims of talks with Iran offered some optimism, but reports of additional U.S. troop deployments to the Middle East fueled concerns. Higher oil prices and interest rates are creating a stagflationary backdrop, impacting market sentiment.Read More

Oil prices saw a significant drop as hopes for a ceasefire between the US and Iran emerged, following reports of a US proposal to end the conflict. Iran indicated that non-hostile ships can still use the Strait of Hormuz with coordination. Saudi Arabia has increased exports from its Yanbu port to circumvent disruptions.Read More

Currency markets showed fatigue as traders remained cautious over U.S. President Trump’s claims of progress in talks with Iran, which Tehran denied. While equity futures surged and oil prices plunged on the news, most currency pairs remained largely unchanged, indicating investor uncertainty despite mixed signals.Read More

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Gold prices surged over 2% as a weaker dollar and falling oil prices eased inflation concerns. Reports of a U.S. peace proposal to end the Middle East war contributed to the rally. This development, coupled with a U.S. concession from Iran, boosted investor sentiment towards the precious metal.Read More

As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily timeframe, it is generally considered to be in an overall uptrend.Read More

Banks are struggling to attract deposits as policy rate cuts are slowly reflected in deposit rates. Savers are moving funds to other investments. This situation pressures bank profits. State-run banks are better positioned than private ones. Deposit growth has slowed significantly. Banks are competing for funds, keeping costs high.Read More

Gold and silver prices are falling sharply since the West Asia conflict began. This sell-off has erased most of gold’s gains and pushed silver into losses for 2026. A strengthening dollar is also pressuring bullion. Experts suggest current dips could be an attractive entry point for investors anticipating a rebound as tensions ease.Read More

Zerodha is doubling brokerage fees to ₹40 for certain intraday derivatives trades from April 1. This applies to traders not meeting SEBI’s 50% cash collateral rule, a gap Zerodha previously covered. The move follows declining volumes and potential STT hikes, prompting other brokers to consider similar pricing adjustments to offset rising costs.Read More

Sebi now permits stock brokers to accept WhatsApp buy/sell instructions from investors, provided these messages are retrievable for investigations. This move addresses compliance concerns and the risk of ‘front running’, allowing WhatsApp chats to be considered legally verifiable records if properly logged and preserved by brokers.Read More