Wall Street anticipates the Federal Reserve will adopt a gradual strategy for reducing its balance sheet expansion. The central bank began purchasing approximately $40 billion in short-term Treasuries monthly in December to alleviate funding market pressures. Officials suggest the pace of these purchases will be significantly reduced, moving cautiously to avoid missteps as the Fed...Read More

Analysts anticipate divergent March quarter earnings for banks, with private lenders projected to see nearly 12% net profit growth while public sector banks expect a modest 2% expansion. Margins may face pressure, though asset quality is expected to remain stable despite geopolitical uncertainties impacting business loans.Read More

Asian stocks rose as the U.S. indicated ongoing dialogue with Iran for a deal, despite port blockades. Oil prices and the dollar declined as market sentiment favored diplomacy over supply disruption fears. Investors are trading on hope for an agreement, pushing equities higher for now.Read More

Retail investors are shunning IPOs in early 2026, a stark reversal from previous years, as weak market conditions and tepid listings dampen enthusiasm. Many mainboard IPOs failed to fully subscribe their retail portions, with some seeing significant under-subscription.Read More

Gold and silver prices fell on Monday. This drop occurred after US-Iran ceasefire talks failed and President Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Indians are now rushing to book gold. This is for the auspicious Akshaya Tritiya and the upcoming wedding season. Demand momentum is picking up across key markets.Read More

NSE Holidays 2026: Domestic stock exchanges NSE and BSE will be shut for trading on Tuesday due to Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti holiday. There will be no trading on NCDEX, while MCX will resume trading in the evening session.Read More

Nifty fell 207 points or 0.9% to close at 23,842. Sensex declined 702 points or 0.9% to end at 76,847. Both Nifty and Sensex had declined as much as 2% during the day, but traders covered some of their bearish bets ahead of the financial markets holiday on Tuesday.Read More

US stocks rose as investors weighed Middle East tensions and hopes of a potential resolution in the Iran conflict. Gains in tech stocks lifted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, while easing oil prices below $100 supported sentiment. However, cautious trading persisted amid geopolitical uncertainty and mixed corporate earnings reactions.Read More

Chevron is set to sign agreements to return a gas field in Venezuela and expand operations in the Orinoco heavy crude belt, while Shell prepares to operate the Loran gas field. The deals reflect Venezuela’s push to attract foreign energy investment following major hydrocarbon law reforms and sanctions easing.Read More

Companies across sectors have resumed IPO roadshows despite Middle East tensions, signalling pent-up demand in the pipeline. Analysts expect listings to pick up if volatility eases, with improving valuations and lower VIX supporting sentiment. 2026 is still seen as a strong year for IPOs despite recent market disruptions.Read More