State Bank of India is exploring partnerships with Japanese banks for merger and acquisition financing. New regulations permit Indian banks to fund up to 75% of domestic M&A deals. SBI chairman CS Setty indicated ongoing discussions with lenders active in this sector. The bank expects board approval soon for its M&A financing policy.Read More

On Friday, Indian stock markets experienced a notable bounce back, partially reversing previous losses. Nevertheless, escalating global tensions, especially those involving the US and Iran, led to a more cautious approach among investors. By the end of the week, both the Nifty and Sensex showed positive gains. Crude oil prices saw an uptick amidst concerns...Read More

Brent crude prices saw a late-day surge due to short-covering as investors reacted to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions over nuclear weapon development. Despite this, both Brent and WTI futures experienced weekly gains, with traders betting on higher prices amidst concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.Read More

Gold prices surged over 1% as weaker U.S. GDP data and President Trump’s announcement of new global tariffs fueled investor uncertainty. Despite a Supreme Court ruling against his previous tariffs, analysts predict continued volatility, supporting gold’s safe-haven appeal. Economic slowdown and persistent inflation further bolster demand for the precious metal.Read More

Europe’s STOXX 600 reached a record high, boosted by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Trump’s tariffs. Investors welcomed the ruling, which eased trade uncertainty, while strong corporate earnings and a rebound in manufacturing also contributed to market gains. Luxury and banking sectors saw significant increases.Read More

The US dollar saw a dip on Friday. This followed a Supreme Court decision against President Trump’s tariffs. US economic growth slowed last quarter. Inflation, however, showed a rise. The dollar index weakened against other currencies. Sterling and the Japanese yen also saw movements. Market expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts were slightly impacted.Read More

Investors await Nvidia’s financial results next week. The AI bellwether’s report is key to steadying a U.S. stock market concerned about artificial intelligence. Other tech companies also report earnings. Software firms face AI disruption worries. Nvidia’s forecast and CEO’s comments will guide the AI ecosystem. Investors also watch President Trump’s State of the Union speech.Read More

The Supreme Court delivered a rare rebuke to President Trump, ruling he lacked the power to declare an economic emergency and impose sweeping tariffs. This decision prolongs political and economic trade chaos, with the White House planning to use alternative laws. Democrats seized on the ruling, stating Trump “is not a king” and his tariffs...Read More

A significant US Supreme Court ruling has dismantled former President Trump’s broad tariffs, sparking a rally in global markets, including India’s Gift Nifty. This decision, rejecting the use of emergency powers for trade policy, offers a potential reset for international trade tensions. For India, it arrives as markets grapple with volatility, potentially easing existing tariff...Read More

Wall Street indexes surged Friday following a Supreme Court decision. The court ruled against President Donald Trump’s broad tariffs enacted under a federal law for national emergencies. These tariffs, imposed last February, affected global imports. Thousands of companies had challenged these levies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all saw significant...Read More