US stock futures surged after reports suggested Donald Trump may seek to end the Iran conflict, easing investor concerns over prolonged geopolitical tensions. Gains in Dow, Nasdaq and S&P futures come amid stable oil prices and falling bond yields, although uncertainty remains due to ongoing risks in the Strait of Hormuz.Read More
Market expert Sudip Bandyopadhyay urges caution for retail investors. He advises against rushing into the market or investing all cash at once. Value buying should be done in small parts. He highlights aluminium as a strong trade and suggests picking only the biggest bank names very slowly. Defence sector shows promise but valuations are stretched.Read More
Gold and silver prices rebounded in global markets after a sharp March sell-off, supported by a weaker dollar and easing bond yields. However, sentiment remains cautious as inflation risks, elevated energy prices, and fading expectations of US rate cuts continue to weigh on outlook and keep volatility elevated.Read More
The Indian rupee experienced a brief appreciation after the RBI’s intervention to curb speculative dollar buying. However, structural headwinds like the Middle East conflict, high crude oil prices, FPI outflows, and global rate hikes continue to pressure the currency. The RBI has deployed significant forex reserves, but its ability to intervene indefinitely is limited.Read More
India’s largest stock exchange is proceeding with its IPO via an offer-for-sale (OFS), allowing eligible existing shareholders to sell their holdings. This move aims to gauge investor interest for a potential Rs 20,000 crore public offer, with a strict one-year holding period for participation.Read More
The US dollar is surging, becoming the strongest safe asset. War in the Middle East has sent oil prices soaring and other assets tumbling. This situation raises fears of a global recession. The dollar’s strength is supported by its status as an energy exporter and rising US Treasury yields. Asian currencies are experiencing significant losses.Read More
Housing sales across nine major cities dropped 13% YoY to 98,761 units in Q1 2026, slipping below the 1 lakh mark after 18 quarters amid weak supply and global uncertainties.Read More
IndiQube Spaces Ltd has secured a significant deal in Bengaluru. The realty firm leased 48,000 sq ft of office space. A health technology firm will establish a global capability centre there. The agreement is valued at Rs 75 crore over five years. This marks a key expansion for IndiQube’s managed office solutions.Read More
Nasdaq is changing its rules for the Nasdaq-100 index. New large companies can now join faster. This aims to keep the index updated with big firms. The changes will start in May. This move reflects companies staying private longer. It also addresses fewer US companies listing publicly. Faster entry means more visibility and investor interest...Read More
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