Apple Inc. posted strong earnings, beating estimates with robust iPhone demand and services growth. AI optimism, global resilience, and shareholder returns boosted sentiment, though valuation and long-term growth risks remain.Read More

Indian stocks might open higher next week. GIFT Nifty showed a strong rise Friday morning. Investors are watching oil prices and global events. The market faced a sharp selloff recently. Foreign investors have been selling shares. Geojit Investments notes global sentiment has worsened due to US-Iran tensions. Sunny Agrawal highlights key economic data to track.Read More

Market expert Sudip Bandyopadhyay warns Indian markets face significant risks. High oil prices and a potential monsoon deficit are major concerns. He advises investors to buy stocks slowly and gradually. Large-cap companies and businesses focused on the domestic market are recommended. Election outcomes are seen as temporary boosts. Oil prices need to stabilize for India’s...Read More

The Government of Singapore’s India portfolio declined in value despite select stocks delivering strong gains. While several holdings posted double-digit returns, others saw sharp losses, reflecting mixed performance. The portfolio also saw fresh additions during the March 2026 quarter, signalling continued active allocation and strategic shifts across sectors.Read More

Indian equities present a compelling opportunity for patient investors. Recent underperformance has already factored in negative news. Alok Agarwal of Alchemy Capital Management highlights sectors like metals, capital markets, power infrastructure, and defence. He believes the current caution offers an attractive entry point for those looking beyond immediate challenges. Accumulation is advised for long-term gains.Read More

ECB President Christine Lagarde dismissed stagflation concerns in the euro zone, even as risks to growth and inflation rise. The central bank held rates steady and maintained modest growth projections. While inflation pressures persist and economic momentum weakens, the ECB said current conditions do not reflect historical stagflation dynamics.Read More

Investors are recalibrating expectations as a U.S. Federal Reserve leadership change looms. Once anticipating rate cuts, markets now face uncertainty due to internal Fed divisions and rising energy prices. This shift suggests a prolonged period of higher rates, impacting investments and complicating the central bank’s inflation fight.Read More

U.S. inflation surged in March, driven by rising gasoline prices amid the Iran conflict, with the PCE index recording its sharpest monthly gain in nearly two years. Elevated inflation and steady core pressures have reinforced expectations of prolonged higher interest rates, while real consumer spending growth showed signs of slowing.Read More

Oil prices stay above $110 a barrel as the Middle East conflict enters its second month. The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, impacting global supply. Peace talks are stalled, with expectations of a swift agreement fading. Fresh attacks and potential US military strikes are pushing prices higher. Analysts warn of further price increases if the...Read More

Oil prices climbed Friday as Iran conflict resolution efforts stalled, with Tehran blocking the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. Navy restricting Iranian crude exports. Brent crude futures rose to $111.59 a barrel, and WTI futures reached $105.46, marking four consecutive months of gains. Tensions escalated with threats of “long and painful strikes” on U.S....Read More