Star Health and Allied Insurance Company’s shares surged over 13% after reporting a significant jump in Q4 FY26 net profit to Rs 111.34 crore, exceeding brokerage estimates. The insurer also saw a 14% year-on-year growth in net earned premium and a narrowing of underwriting losses, indicating improved operating efficiency and profitability.Read More

Crude oil prices and UAE’s role in OPEC+ are influencing Indian markets. Experts suggest oil prices may fall in the medium term, easing concerns for India’s economy. The banking and financial sector shows resilience, with rural and auto demand supporting lending. The pharmaceutical sector sees opportunities in generic drugs like Semaglutide.Read More

Gold’s role in global reserves is set to grow. Deutsche Bank forecasts gold prices could reach $8,000 per ounce in five years. Central banks are increasing their gold holdings, moving away from the US dollar. This trend is driven by economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Emerging markets are leading this shift, diversifying their reserves.Read More

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned of an impending global bond crisis, citing rising government debts and geopolitical risks like the Iran-US conflict. He anticipates a sharp jump in bond yields, potentially drawing investors from equity markets. This comes as US Treasury yields remain elevated amid inflation worries and the ongoing Middle East war.Read More

Australian shares closed at a near four-week low on Wednesday but pared early losses after a softer-than-expected measure of core inflation cooled expectations of a May rate ‌hike, although ⁠underlying inflationary ⁠trends remain a concern.Read More

Gold prices inched higher to Rs 1.50 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Wednesday as investors turned cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision.Read More

Wall Street is gearing up for a high-stakes session as Big Tech earnings from Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta coincide with a crucial Federal Reserve decision. With AI investments under scrutiny and rate outlook steady, markets may see sharp moves driven by earnings performance and policy signals.Read More

UAE’s exit from OPEC+ coordination has little short-term oil impact. Geopolitical issues dominate. Markets have rallied, but easy gains are over. Selectivity is key, favoring AI capex and select energy and healthcare stocks. The Fed is unlikely to pivot soon. Earnings will drive markets, but Middle East risks remain.Read More

Bandhan Bank shares jumped after strong Q4FY26 results, with net profit rising 68% YoY to Rs 534 crore. The surge was driven by lower provisions and improved asset quality, as gross NPAs declined to 3.27%.Read More

The UAE’s unexpected departure from OPEC+ has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, raising concerns about oil supply discipline and the alliance’s future. This move, described as a “chink in the armor,” adds significant uncertainty for importing nations like India, with crude prices expected to rise further amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.Read More