Indian stocks might open higher next week. GIFT Nifty showed a strong rise Friday morning. Investors are watching oil prices and global events. The market faced a sharp selloff recently. Foreign investors have been selling shares. Geojit Investments notes global sentiment has worsened due to US-Iran tensions. Sunny Agrawal highlights key economic data to track.Read More

Apple Inc. posted strong earnings, beating estimates with robust iPhone demand and services growth. AI optimism, global resilience, and shareholder returns boosted sentiment, though valuation and long-term growth risks remain.Read More

Jerome Powell plans to stay on the Federal Reserve board post-tenure, aiming to safeguard independence amid political tensions, though risks of leadership conflict and communication challenges remain.Read More

Foreign investors significantly offloaded Japanese bonds, totaling over 1.8 trillion yen in the week ending April 25, driven by inflation fears from soaring oil prices and anticipation of the Bank of Japan’s policy stance. Despite this, they continued their strong buying trend in Japanese stocks for a fourth consecutive week.Read More

U.S. inflation surged in March, driven by rising gasoline prices amid the Iran conflict, with the PCE index recording its sharpest monthly gain in nearly two years. Elevated inflation and steady core pressures have reinforced expectations of prolonged higher interest rates, while real consumer spending growth showed signs of slowing.Read More

Investors are recalibrating expectations as a U.S. Federal Reserve leadership change looms. Once anticipating rate cuts, markets now face uncertainty due to internal Fed divisions and rising energy prices. This shift suggests a prolonged period of higher rates, impacting investments and complicating the central bank’s inflation fight.Read More

ECB President Christine Lagarde dismissed stagflation concerns in the euro zone, even as risks to growth and inflation rise. The central bank held rates steady and maintained modest growth projections. While inflation pressures persist and economic momentum weakens, the ECB said current conditions do not reflect historical stagflation dynamics.Read More

Indian equities present a compelling opportunity for patient investors. Recent underperformance has already factored in negative news. Alok Agarwal of Alchemy Capital Management highlights sectors like metals, capital markets, power infrastructure, and defence. He believes the current caution offers an attractive entry point for those looking beyond immediate challenges. Accumulation is advised for long-term gains.Read More

The Government of Singapore’s India portfolio declined in value despite select stocks delivering strong gains. While several holdings posted double-digit returns, others saw sharp losses, reflecting mixed performance. The portfolio also saw fresh additions during the March 2026 quarter, signalling continued active allocation and strategic shifts across sectors.Read More

Oil prices climbed Friday as Iran conflict resolution efforts stalled, with Tehran blocking the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. Navy restricting Iranian crude exports. Brent crude futures rose to $111.59 a barrel, and WTI futures reached $105.46, marking four consecutive months of gains. Tensions escalated with threats of “long and painful strikes” on U.S....Read More