Global bond markets faced renewed selling pressure as the U.S.-Iran conflict escalated, sending oil prices soaring. This surge has prompted traders to bet against central bank rate cuts this year, with some now anticipating hikes. Short-dated bond yields, particularly in Europe, climbed sharply as investors braced for a more hawkish monetary policy stance due to prolonged energy price inflation.Read More
Mutual funds significantly increased their holdings in 28 stocks during February 2026, with Vodafone Idea and Vishal Mega Mart seeing the largest share additions. Despite this strong buying interest, most of these stocks have experienced considerable price declines since the start of February ’25, with 12 stocks falling between 10-36%.Read More
Home appliance stocks surged up to 15% as India’s LPG supply crisis, triggered by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran-Israel conflict, boosted demand for induction cooktops and electric cooking appliances, driving investor optimism for companies selling alternative cooking solutions.Read More
February mutual fund data revealed a dip in SIP flows and a sharp fall in gold ETF inflows. Experts clarify this is due to calendar effects and market volatility. Investors are now favouring multi-asset allocation funds. The underlying SIP culture remains strong. Long-term investors should maintain their SIP strategy and consider multi-asset funds for allocation during uncertain times.Read More
The Indian rupee fell on Wednesday as oil prices remained volatile and local stocks slumped, although intermittent dollar sales by state-run banks cushioned the currency’s losses, traders said.Read More
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