US stocks closed mixed as investors weighed Middle East tensions and Iran peace talks. Inflation rose due to energy shocks, while Dow and S&P slipped but Nasdaq gained on tech strength. Despite volatility, all major indexes posted weekly gains as traders stayed cautious ahead of major earnings and macro risks.Read More

US inflation pressures are rising again as CPI shows the fastest monthly increase in nearly four years, driven mainly by energy costs linked to geopolitical tensions. While headline inflation spikes, core inflation remains relatively stable. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady, balancing oil-driven volatility and growth risks.Read More

Bill Ackman, the prominent hedge fund manager, has set his sights on Universal Music Group with a staggering acquisition proposal that could shake up the industry landscape. Essential to this venture is the support from Vincent Bollore, the influential French billionaire who possesses nearly one-third of the music powerhouse.Read More

Friday brought exciting news for investors as copper prices climbed to their highest point in three weeks. Positive indicators from China’s demand landscape clashed with worries regarding the fragile peace in Iran. The noticeable decrease in copper stored in Chinese warehouses added fuel to the fire.Read More

Investors are shifting their focus as the dollar declines, buoyed by the resumption of oil shipping after a ceasefire in the Gulf alleviates war anxieties with Iran. This shift has sparked a sell-off in safe-haven assets, with the euro and sterling enjoying gains.Read More

U.S. consumer sentiment plunged to a ​record low in ​early April and consumers anticipated a ​surge in inflation in the next 12 months, a survey showed on Friday.Read More

Foreign institutional investors reduced stakes in several Nifty 500 stocks during the March 2026 quarter, including HDFC Bank and DLF, reflecting cautious sentiment, strategic reallocations and potential concerns about market outlook and individual stock performanceRead More

Consumer inflation in the United States rose sharply to 3.3 percent in March, government data showed Wednesday, as higher energy prices due to the war in the Middle East hit Americans hard. By comparison, the consumer price index (CPI) rose only 2.4 percent year-on-year a month earlier.Read More

Vishal Nirmiti has secured Securities and Exchange Board of India approval for its IPO, comprising a fresh issue and offer for sale, with proceeds aimed at working capital, debt reduction and supporting growth across railway and EPC infrastructure segmentsRead More

In March, American consumers were hit hard by a notable spike in prices. This surge, primarily fueled by soaring gasoline and diesel expenses linked to the conflict with Iran, has created significant challenges for President Donald Trump and his team. As the ramifications of this oil price increase ripple through various sectors, inflation concerns are...Read More