Asian stocks declined, mirroring Wall Street’s tech sell-off as investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision under Chairman Kevin Warsh. Oil prices eased, tempering inflation concerns, while markets remain divided on the Fed’s future rate path amid an emerging US-Iran peace deal.Read More

Oil prices edged higher as investors assessed the implications of a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. While an interim agreement was announced, details remain scarce, and a full return to pre-war production levels is expected to take considerable time, adding to market uncertainty.Read More

​Reliance ​Jio Infocomm ​could file draft papers for ‌its ⁠expected $4 ⁠billion ​IPO within days and ​just before billionaire ​Mukesh ⁠Ambani’s closely ‌watched ​annual ​speech ⁠on Friday to Reliance ​Industries’ shareholders, the ​Financial Times reported on ‌Wednesday, citing sources.Read More

The dollar weakened ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, with optimism over a U.S.-Iran peace deal boosting risk appetite. The yen also struggled against a softer dollar after a widely anticipated Bank of Japan rate hike offered few surprises. Investors remained cautious before the Fed’s announcement, with focus on potential shifts in its monetary...Read More

Gold prices are climbing for the fifth consecutive session. Optimism surrounding a U.S.-Iran peace deal is easing concerns about interest rate hikes. Investors are now awaiting details of the deal and the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. Projections suggest U.S. short-term borrowing costs will remain unchanged throughout the year. Reserve managers anticipate increasing their gold holdings.Read More

Technology stocks pressured the Nasdaq and S&P 500 lower on Tuesday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved its second consecutive record close. Investors digested Monday’s rally and anticipated the Federal Reserve’s policy update, with oil prices also declining. Financials and industrials saw gains as investors rotated out of tech.Read More

India has opened its stock markets to direct investment by foreign individuals, aiming to broaden capital sources beyond FPIs. While a long-term positive, initial inflows are expected to be slow due to operational, tax, and compliance hurdles for offshore investors navigating new procedures.Read More

Retail investors are advised to skip the government’s offer for sale in General Insurance Corp of India. Analysts point to ongoing profitability challenges and headwinds in the reinsurance sector. The company’s reliance on its investment portfolio for profits is a key concern. Despite a discount, the offer faces scrutiny.Read More

The Indian rupee strengthened for the third consecutive day, closing at 94.56 against the dollar. This rise was driven by retreating oil prices following a preliminary peace pact in West Asia, easing external sector pressures and boosting global risk appetite for emerging market assets.Read More

Ola Electric and its founder Bhavish Aggarwal have approached Sebi to settle allegations of disseminating false information to inflate stock prices. The company seeks an amicable closure to proceedings concerning misleading claims on service network expansion and sales performance, following a regulator’s notice.Read More