Japanese government bond yields surged Tuesday. Fears of a prolonged war involving Iran, the US, and Israel are driving up energy prices. This is expected to accelerate global inflation. Japan, heavily reliant on energy imports, faces significant impact. Market players anticipate the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates sooner than expected to combat rising...Read More

PacifiCorp, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, faces a potential credit rating downgrade to junk status due to mounting liabilities from 2020 Oregon wildfire lawsuits. A recent $305 million jury award, significantly higher than previous ones, has intensified concerns. The utility, anticipating billions in potential payouts, plans to appeal and asserts it has sufficient liquidity for operations.Read More

Oil prices are climbing for a third day. The conflict between the U.S. and Israel with Iran is intensifying. Threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are causing fears of supply disruptions. This key Middle East region is vital for global oil. Markets are watching the impact of this escalating conflict closely.Read More

Gold prices surged for a fifth consecutive session, reaching a four-week high as investors sought safe-haven assets amid escalating U.S. and Israeli air strikes against Iran. Fears of a protracted regional war and deepened uncertainty are driving demand for the precious metal, with silver, platinum, and palladium also seeing gains.Read More

NSE Holidays for Holi 2026: Domestic stock exchanges BSE and the NSE will remain closed today on account of the Holi holiday. India’s largest agri-commodity exchange NCDEX will also be shut in both sessions while MCX is shut for trading in the first session but will resume trading in the evening session.Read More

The yen and euro weakened Tuesday as the escalating Middle East conflict heightened concerns over energy import costs and central bank responses to inflation. The dollar strengthened due to safe-haven demand, while Japan and Europe face greater exposure to rising energy prices. Traders are now anticipating a later Federal Reserve rate cut.Read More

Gains in energy, tech and defense stocks offset losses in other sectors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.15% to 48,904.78 points, while the S&P ‌500 gained 0.04% to ⁠6,881.60 points ⁠and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.36%, to 22,748.86 points.Read More

Asian markets dipped Tuesday as soaring oil prices, driven by Middle East tensions, ignited inflation fears. This surge prompted investors to dial back expectations for imminent interest rate cuts. The dollar held firm, while gold saw a slight uptick. Bond yields climbed as concerns grew about energy costs impacting inflation and potentially delaying Federal Reserve...Read More

Gold and silver prices have seen a significant rally. This surge is driven by rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Experts suggest prices could reach new records if the conflict continues. Investors are actively buying during price dips. Rising crude oil prices are also a concern for India. The market is closely watching the conflict’s...Read More

Indian markets plunged and the rupee weakened as conflict between the US and Iran escalated, causing oil prices to surge nearly 8%. Investors are cutting back on risk amid concerns over supply disruptions in West Asia and the safety of Indian citizens. The situation raises fears of a prolonged conflict, potentially pushing oil prices to...Read More