Japan’s Nikkei surged to a six-week high as easing oil prices and renewed optimism over US-Iran talks boosted investor sentiment across global markets.Read More

Australia’s economy faces a stagflationary shock as the Middle East conflict drives up fuel prices. Top companies like Qantas and Westpac are issuing profit warnings, citing soaring costs and customer impacts. Business and consumer sentiment have plummeted, raising concerns about inflation and slowing growth, a scenario dubbed ‘the central bank’s nightmare’.Read More

Pakistan’s stock markets surged on Tuesday, with the KSE-100 jumping nearly 4,000 points amid renewed optimism over possible fresh US-Iran peace talks. The rally comes after intense volatility, including a 6,000-point crash on Monday. Easing crude prices and hopes of diplomatic progress boosted overall sentiment across global markets.Read More

Mutual funds significantly increased holdings in 46 stocks in March, signalling strong institutional interest. Filtering for performance, five stocks delivered over 15% gains, while several laggards declined despite accumulation. Heavy buying in HDFC Bank and Yes Bank amid price weakness suggests possible bottom fishing by institutional investors.Read More

Despite a volatile start to FY27 driven by geopolitical risks, oil price swings, and rate uncertainty, the outlook for Indian equities remains positive. Rahul Bhuskute of Bharti AXA Life Insurance expects near-term volatility and range-bound markets, but sees sector-led opportunities in financials, consumer discretionary, and metals supporting growth.Read More

Indian stock markets present attractive opportunities now. Investors with an 18-month outlook should consider deploying funds, especially in mid and small-cap stocks. Experts highlight companies with strong earnings visibility. Key sectors like banking, asset management, auto ancillaries, pharmaceuticals, electronics manufacturing, metals, and infrastructure offer potential. Quality stocks bought now are expected to deliver solid returns...Read More

Poonawalla Fincorp successfully raised Rs 2,500 crore via a Qualified Institutions Placement, drawing strong interest from institutional investors. This capital infusion will fuel business expansion, bolster lending operations, and diversify its asset base. The company’s strategic vision and growth prospects were underscored by the robust participation in the issuance.Read More

The crypto market rallied on Tuesday as Bitcoin neared $75,000 and Ethereum traded above $2,300 amid $1.1 billion in crypto ETP inflows. Major altcoins surged, while analysts attributed the rebound to institutional buying, short covering, and improving global risk sentiment, lifting overall market capitalisation to $2.52 trillion.Read More

Nifty closed lower amid global uncertainty, though technical indicators signal resilience with a bullish counterattack pattern and higher low formation. Analysts see near-term upside intact. Brokerages recommend select stocks, including MCX, Sona BLW Precision, Adani Energy Solutions and Olectra Greentech, citing bullish setups and improving momentum across charts.Read More

Shares of Tata Chemicals and Tata Investment Corporation have surged on renewed buzz around a potential Tata Sons IPO, supported by key Tata Trusts trustees. While Tata Investment rose over 19% in five days and Tata Chemicals gained 12%, analysts say one rally is largely sentiment-driven, while the other has stronger fundamentals.Read More