Nobel laureate Paul Krugman has accused people close to former US President Donald Trump of insider trading, calling $580 million in pre-announcement oil and S&P futures bets “treason.” The trades were executed minutes before Trump’s post on US-Iran talks, triggering sharp market moves and raising serious national security concerns.Read More

Bharat PET has filed its DRHP with Sebi for a Rs 760-crore IPO, including a fresh issue and OFS. The issue comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to Rs 120 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to Rs 640 crore by promoter selling shareholders. The packaging maker plans to...Read More

Japanese stocks experienced their largest foreign outflows in 18 months, totaling 2.51 trillion yen, as Middle East tensions fueled inflation concerns and potential Bank of Japan rate hikes. Despite this, foreign investors bought Japanese bonds, while domestic investors reduced their foreign stock and bond purchases.Read More

Brigade Enterprises Ltd has launched ‘Brigade Belvedere’, a 10.75-acre residential development in East Bengaluru. The initial phase, featuring 773 premium units, is projected to generate over Rs 1,100 crore in revenue. This marks a significant new housing project for the established property developer.Read More

Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Thursday, boosted by SoftBank’s surge following a significant jump in its chip-unit Arm Holdings’ shares. Cautious optimism about easing Middle East tensions contributed to the gains, though strategists noted the market remains wary of the ongoing conflict’s duration.Read More

Bitcoin hovered near $71,000 as geopolitical tensions eased, with traders eyeing a $18.6 billion options expiry as a key catalyst. Bitcoin held on exchanges dropped to a seven-year low, signaling reduced available supply. Ethereum lagged, facing selling pressure. The market remains in a compression phase, awaiting a clear trigger.Read More

Domestic and global brokerages have initiated coverage on 11 Indian stocks across sectors like AI, defence and home services, signalling upside potential of up to 40%. Analysts remain bullish on names such as Sagility, Solar Industries and Ather Energy, citing strong growth visibility, structural tailwinds and improving profitability outlook.Read More

The recent rise in the US dollar, driven by Middle East tensions, is likely temporary and reflects a short-term “safe-haven” rush rather than a lasting trend, according to Invesco’s Kristina Campmany. She believes the dollar remains fundamentally overvalued against major currencies like the yen, Australian dollar, and yuan. Despite a modest recovery, the broader trend...Read More

Indian markets are currently dictated by US President Donald Trump’s pronouncements, overriding fundamentals and FII flows. Dipan Mehta of Elixir Equities warns of a tepid March and disastrous June quarter earnings due to the ongoing conflict’s collateral damage. He advises investors to upgrade portfolio quality and build positions in energy security and defense sectors for...Read More

Gold prices have declined sharply in 2026 despite rising geopolitical tensions, driven by a liquidity crunch, shifting interest rate expectations, and supply disruptions. While the sell-off reflects short-term pressures, it has raised broader questions about gold’s reliability as a safe haven amid evolving global economic conditions.Read More