Eternal and Swiggy shares rose after platform fee hikes, despite HSBC cutting target prices due to rising competition in quick commerce. The brokerage maintained a Buy on Zomato but a Hold on Swiggy, warning that higher pricing—especially at Blinkit—could hurt market share.Read More

The Iran-Israel conflict has severely impacted Indian smallcaps, with 87% declining and 35% seeing double-digit losses. Experts advise caution, favoring largecaps for stability and recommending selective, gradual allocation to smallcaps on dips, focusing on companies with corrected valuations and clear earnings visibility.Read More

Federal Reserve officials are considering holding interest rates steady for longer. Persistent inflation and rising global tensions are key concerns. Clearer signs of falling prices are needed before any rate cuts. The US labor market shows stability, reducing immediate pressure for easing. Evolving market conditions suggest rates may stay higher for longer than anticipated.Read More

Crude oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel due to escalating Israel-Iran tensions. This rise fuels global market jitters and inflation concerns, particularly for India, which imports most of its oil. Higher fuel costs are expected, impacting transportation and retail prices. Indian markets saw a temporary bounce, but experts advise caution amid ongoing global...Read More

Retail investors, a key support for US equities during market dips, are showing signs of caution due to geopolitical tensions and volatility. For the first time since November 2023, individual investors briefly became net sellers of US stocks, indicating a potential weakening of their ‘buy the dip’ appetite. This shift, even with institutional buying subdued,...Read More

Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is a box office sensation, crossing ₹800 crore and poised to significantly boost PVR Inox’s Q4 FY26 earnings. Analysts believe the film’s success offers a crucial revenue anchor for the multiplex operator, potentially salvaging a lukewarm quarter despite the stock’s recent dip and valuation concerns.Read More

Gold and silver prices rebounded sharply on MCX after a two-day decline, supported by a weaker dollar and easing oil prices. Silver surged over 5% while gold gained 4%. Analysts expect prices to stay firm, with dips likely to attract buying amid improving sentiment and evolving global macroeconomic conditions.Read More

Barclays has cautiously raised its S&P 500 year-end 2026 target to 7,650, citing robust corporate earnings, particularly in tech, and U.S. economic resilience. Despite this optimism, geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns, and financial system stress are expected to fuel near-term market volatility.Read More

Geopolitical tensions and market corrections are testing investor confidence, but history shows markets rebound strongly. Avinash Satwalekar of Franklin Templeton advises against panic selling, emphasizing disciplined asset allocation and using market weakness for long-term opportunities. India’s economic fundamentals remain robust, with GDP growth expected to exceed 7%.Read More

Japanese government bonds saw gains for a second day. This rise followed indications of a potential Middle East crisis resolution. Lower oil prices eased inflation worries. This development impacts Japan’s economy, which relies heavily on imported energy. The Bank of Japan’s policy meeting minutes were also released. Policymakers noted the need for interest rate increases.Read More