Short-term Japanese government bond (JGBs) yields edged lower on Monday ​as weaker-than-expected economic data caused traders to pare bets for an early rate hike by the central bank.Read More

Fractal Analytics debuted below issue price as muted retail demand and valuation concerns overshadowed its AI positioning. Despite institutional support, high multiples, volatile margins and IT sector weakness capped listing gains. Long-term prospects hinge on revenue consistency, attrition control and converting AI capabilities into scalable, recurring earnings growth over time.Read More

Japanese shares ​drifted lower on Monday as ​weaker-than-expected economic data and a post-election lull capped ​moves.Read More

Dalal Street is set for a wave of IPO lock-in expiries, with about 85 companies seeing restrictions lifted between February and May 2026, potentially unlocking $53 billion worth of shares, according to Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research.Read More

Indian companies are reporting strong earnings growth. Metals and oil & gas sectors are leading the charge. Even excluding these, growth remains robust. Auto, capital goods, NBFCs, and PSU banks are showing healthy gains. Smallcaps are also recovering. Despite this, market sentiment is cautious, particularly for mid and smallcap stocks. Investors need to be selective.Read More

On Monday, Australian shares made modest gains with technology, gold, and healthcare sectors leading the charge. While the mining and financial markets struggled, the S&P/ASX 200 index finished the day on a positive note, buoyed by a surge in tech stocks, likely driven by recent dips and savvy bargain hunters.Read More

Stock market intermediaries faced a sharp sell-off Monday after the RBI tightened lending rules, demanding fully secured funding and stricter collateral for margin trading. This forces firms like BSE and Angel One to seek costlier alternatives, potentially impacting earnings and profit margins significantly. The new regulations take effect April 1.Read More

Technology stocks experienced a decline as investors assessed AI’s impact on India’s IT services sector. Experts suggest adaptation over alarm, noting that while medium-term challenges exist, short-term reactions are overdone. The focus shifts to domestic consumption, infrastructure, and cement sectors for resilience amid global uncertainty.Read More

India’s capital markets are shifting towards long-term investing with new RBI norms from April 2026. Brokers face stricter collateral rules, including 100% backing for bank loans and a 25% cash reserve for margin trading. These measures aim to reduce speculation and enhance market stability, contrasting with more leveraged global markets.Read More

U.S. markets will remain shut on February 16 for Presidents’ Day, pausing trading on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq and across the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite. The federal holiday creates a shortened week before trading resumes on Tuesday. Presidents’ Day, observed on the third Monday of February each...Read More