Indian government bonds experienced a significant decline as a fuel excise duty cut by New Delhi clouded the fiscal outlook. This, coupled with war-driven oil price surges and substantial debt supply, pushed the benchmark 2035 bond yield to its highest since July 2024, reflecting market anxiety.Read More

Global stock markets, including Dalal Street, experienced sharp downturns in March due to the Iran-US war and soaring oil prices. Ten stocks, including BPCL and IDBI Bank, have seen significant drops, with some falling up to 54% as geopolitical tensions impact various sectors.Read More

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran proposed a framework to shrink the central bank’s balance sheet, potentially allowing for more accommodative monetary policy. His plan involves regulatory adjustments and normalizing liquidity facilities, aiming to reduce the Fed’s holdings by $1-2 trillion over several years without excessively tightening financial conditions.Read More

Goldman Sachs has identified seven quality stocks with stable earnings and strong balance sheets that appear attractively priced. These selections are within the brokerage’s preferred sectors. However, Goldman Sachs has adopted a cautious stance on Indian equities overall, downgrading its market view.Read More

Traditional safe havens are failing as geopolitical tensions disrupt market correlations. A market strategist identifies short-term government bonds as the “least dangerous” trade, noting that rate hike expectations are already priced in. The US dollar’s resilience is attributed to its insulation from oil dependency, making it a default refuge currency amid global uncertainty.Read More

Chinese banking stocks showed resilience as regulators consider relaxing shareholder restrictions, potentially allowing investors to hold major stakes in up to four banks. This move aims to bolster capital raising efforts and attract institutional investment, offering a supportive backdrop for the sector despite broader market weakness.Read More

Despite geopolitical headwinds impacting India’s macro story, UBS has identified 10 large-cap stocks poised for significant rallies, some up to 42%. The brokerage’s picks, including Reliance Industries and Adani Ports, are expected to navigate rising input costs and market volatility due to their strong fundamentals and diversified business models.Read More

Vedanta shares dropped more than 3 percent on Friday. This happened after the stock became ex-date for its Rs 11 interim dividend. The company announced this dividend on Monday. The record date for eligibility was Saturday, March 28. Markets were closed on March 28. This made March 27 the effective record date. The fall also...Read More

City gas distribution stocks have fallen up to 31% amid an LPG crisis, with the government pushing PNG connections. Despite technical weakness, experts see a medium-to-long-term fundamental play due to stable business, though short-term headwinds like supply chain issues persist. Investors are advised to hold existing positions.Read More

Lisa Cook has warned that the Federal Reserve is increasingly concerned about rising inflation risks due to the ongoing Iran conflict. While the labour market remains broadly stable, she noted it is fragile and could weaken if higher costs start impacting business activity.Read More