US services growth slowed in March as inflation pressures surged amid rising fuel costs and Middle East tensions. While demand remained resilient with strong new orders, higher input costs and supply disruptions raised concerns, prompting expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates steady for longer.Read More

Auto stocks have seen a significant drop of up to 27% in the last three months. This decline comes despite healthy vehicle demand. Investors are concerned about rising input costs, crude oil price volatility, and potential supply disruptions. Experts suggest continued underperformance in the near term. However, some analysts are identifying select stocks for potential...Read More

Jefferies has turned cautious on India’s travel sector as the Iran–Middle East war hurts international traffic, lifts fuel costs and weakens foreign tourist arrivals. It trims earnings for airlines, hotels and travel-tech names, while maintaining BUY ratings on GMR Airports, IndiGo and key hotel stocks.Read More

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India’s market resilience faces a countdown as crude oil hovers above $100 a barrel. Geojit’s Dr. V K Vijayakumar warns that a prolonged spike threatens inflation and GDP, with the window for a “painless” recovery closing. Investors are on high alert as geopolitical tensions simmer.Read More

A senior Federal Reserve official signaled a potential policy shift if inflation persists above target, highlighting a growing internal debate. While holding rates steady is the baseline, evolving economic conditions, including rising energy costs from the Iran conflict, could necessitate rate hikes or cuts. Upcoming inflation data will be crucial in shaping the Fed’s next...Read More

India’s oil producers and refiners face a volatile energy market. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are causing crude oil prices to rise sharply. This situation is expected to persist, impacting earnings for companies like ONGC and Oil India. Oil marketing companies are absorbing losses. Reliance Industries also faces challenges. A quick return to pre-conflict...Read More

A rise in futures open interest indicates an increase in the number of active, unexpired contracts in a stock, signalling fresh position build-up or addition to existing positions by market participants.Read More

Gold and silver prices opened marginally lower on MCX on Tuesday as rising Middle East tensions and surging crude oil prices dented investor sentiment. US President Donald Trump’s sharp warning to Iran over reopening a key strait added to uncertainty. Silver futures dropped 0.7%, while gold slipped 0.2%, reflecting cautious trade amid geopolitical risks and...Read More

Indian stock markets experienced a sharp downturn on Tuesday, with Sensex and Nifty 50 falling significantly. This decline, wiping out over Rs 3.5 lakh crore in market capitalization, was attributed to geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices, and other investor concerns. Several major companies saw substantial losses, impacting the broader market sentiment.Read More