Indian markets posted a muted 1% rebound on Tuesday as conflicting signals from the US and Iran kept investors on edge. While President Donald Trump hinted at progress in talks and delayed military action, Tehran denied any negotiations. With the Strait of Hormuz still disrupted, uncertainty over oil supply and the war’s trajectory continues to...Read More

Larsen & Toubro shares saw a significant jump on Tuesday. This rise followed positive statements from US President Donald Trump regarding Iran. The company has substantial operations in the Middle East. Despite geopolitical concerns, L&T’s projects are largely unaffected. The firm’s recent financial results showed a slight dip in net profit but revenue growth.Read More

Global investors are buying Chinese green energy stocks. They believe the Iran war’s oil shock will boost demand for renewable power. China leads in solar, wind, and electric vehicles. This trend contrasts with the US focus on oil and gas. Experts see China’s renewables benefiting from state support and export growth.Read More

Global markets reacted sharply to President Donald Trump’s changing statements on the Middle East conflict. Oil prices plunged, and stock markets surged briefly. However, optimism faded as Iran denied negotiation talks. This highlights market sensitivity to geopolitical events and policy communication. Underlying risks to energy supply and inflation persist, suggesting continued market volatility.Read More

Silver’s massive rally has sharply reversed, turning from a top-performing asset to a laggard in 2026, now down 4% for the year. Prices have plunged 51% in just two months from record highs, triggering heavy losses and prompting investors to cut risk amid the sudden, severe selloff.Read More

Eternal shares gained after Elara Securities projected upside to Rs 415, citing a platform fee hike as a key margin driver. The brokerage believes the increase will boost take rates and EBITDA without impacting demand, while also providing a cushion against cost pressures, supporting long-term growth visibility.Read More

The rupee weakened by 20 paise to 93.73 against the US dollar amid a strengthening greenback and rising global crude oil prices. Despite US President Trump’s claims of talks with Iran, the Islamic Republic’s denial fueled uncertainty and oil price volatility. Heavy foreign institutional investor outflows also pressured the local currency.Read More

Nomura has upgraded Kotak Mahindra Bank to Buy, making it its top pick among Indian banks, while retaining ICICI Bank as its “preferred compounder.” The call comes amid tightening liquidity, rising funding costs, and delayed NIM recovery across the sector. Kotak shares rose ~2%, ICICI ~1.5%, with targets of Rs 445 and Rs 1,535, respectively.Read More

Gold and silver prices extended losses as a stronger dollar and fading rate cut expectations weighed on sentiment. Elevated geopolitical tensions and volatile commodity markets added pressure. Analysts expect continued choppiness, advising investors to wait for stability while monitoring key support and resistance levels in both domestic and international markets.Read More

Hedge funds significantly increased selling of emerging Asian equities last week, the heaviest since April 2025, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly the Iran conflict. This risk aversion led to broad-based outflows across global regions, though overall positioning in emerging Asia remains elevated despite strong performance in markets like South Korea and Taiwan.Read More