Thursday marked a positive performance for Indian government bonds, buoyed by falling oil prices that alleviated fears tied to the U.S.-Iran crisis. The Reserve Bank of India took decisive action to lure foreign investors and stabilize the rupee, creating a favorable atmosphere for bond trading. Investors are looking ahead to Friday’s bond auction and inflation...Read More
The European Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 2.25 percent, marking its first hike since 2023. This move aims to combat accelerating inflation, driven by the Middle East war’s energy shock, despite concerns for the struggling eurozone economy. The ECB also lowered its growth projection for the year.Read More
An ETMarkets analysis identifies stocks held exclusively by a single mutual fund scheme as of May 2026. While returns remain mixed, select stocks have surged up to 62% in CY26. The study filters 189 stocks down to 28, highlighting concentrated bets by fund houses across market segments.Read More
Citi Research lowered its Nifty target due to rising earnings risks linked to geopolitical tensions and other macro concerns. However, it remains constructive on India’s medium-term outlook, citing low foreign investor ownership, resilient domestic inflows and potential gains if global conditions improve.Read More
Porinju Veliyath sees the correction in small and midcap stocks ending. He believes patient investors will find rewards. Thomas Cook India is a recent fund addition. AI-leveraged midcap IT and pharma are identified as compelling themes for the next decade. The market is ready for selective stock picking. Quality businesses are available at attractive valuations.Read More
European stocks saw a slight rise today. Investors remain cautious due to rising Middle East tensions. Crude oil prices are high, impacting travel stocks. However, Wizz Air’s profit beat expectations boosted its shares. Hugo Boss shares jumped on a takeover offer. Chip stocks also gained.Read More
Asian central banks are intensifying efforts to curb offshore forex speculation as external pressures like high oil prices and a strong dollar weaken regional currencies. Policymakers are increasing oversight of offshore derivatives and tightening trading limits to stabilize currencies like the rupiah, won, rupee, and peso, which have hit record lows.Read More
Indian industrial companies are experiencing significant growth by supplying components for data centers. This trend is driven by massive global investments in AI infrastructure. Firms making transformers, cooling systems, and cables are seeing substantial gains. This industrial capex cycle is a major contemporary investment trend. Foreign investors are increasing their stake in these companies.Read More
SpaceX is poised for a historic IPO, potentially raising $75 billion and valuing the company at $1.75 trillion. Extraordinary investor demand signals strong interest, with thousands of employees set to become millionaires through stock options, reflecting a broad-based culture of ownership within the company.Read More
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