Asian stock markets experienced a sharp decline early Monday. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index dropped over 6%. South Korea’s Kospi also sank significantly. Shares in Australia and New Zealand saw notable falls. This market reaction follows a surge in oil prices. Brent crude prices rose to over $100 a barrel.Read More
The dollar surged to a three-month high against the euro as oil prices surpassed $100 a barrel, prompting investors to seek safety amid fears of disrupted global energy supplies. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, coupled with Iran’s naming of a new Supreme Leader, intensified concerns about further supply disruptions and their impact on...Read More
Gold prices tumbled over 2% on Monday. A stronger US dollar made the precious metal more expensive for global buyers. Higher energy costs fueled inflation worries, delaying anticipated interest rate cuts. Investors are now less hopeful for a June rate reduction. Silver, platinum, and palladium also saw significant declines.Read More
Indian equities are set to open sharply lower as crude oil surges nearly 20% amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict, weighing on global markets. Asian indices, led by Nikkei, plunged, while a strong dollar and rising US Treasury yields intensify pressure. Investors await the US CPI data for further cues.Read More
Indian state-run banks are planning new green bond issuances following Bank of Baroda’s successful ₹10,000-crore seven-year bond at a 7.10% coupon. Union Bank of India and State Bank of India are expected to raise significant amounts, with other public sector lenders also considering the market.Read More
India’s top investors experienced mixed results in the December quarter. While some portfolios saw gains between 2% and 11%, others faced declines of 3% to 19% amidst volatile market movements. Benchmark indices showed varied performance, with Nifty and Nifty Midcap 150 rising, while Nifty Smallcap 250 slightly dipped.Read More
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