Technology stocks experienced a decline as investors assessed AI’s impact on India’s IT services sector. Experts suggest adaptation over alarm, noting that while medium-term challenges exist, short-term reactions are overdone. The focus shifts to domestic consumption, infrastructure, and cement sectors for resilience amid global uncertainty.Read More

India’s capital markets are shifting towards long-term investing with new RBI norms from April 2026. Brokers face stricter collateral rules, including 100% backing for bank loans and a 25% cash reserve for margin trading. These measures aim to reduce speculation and enhance market stability, contrasting with more leveraged global markets.Read More

U.S. markets will remain shut on February 16 for Presidents’ Day, pausing trading on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq and across the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite. The federal holiday creates a shortened week before trading resumes on Tuesday. Presidents’ Day, observed on the third Monday of February each...Read More

Indian government bonds traded in a narrow range on Monday. A fall in US Treasury yields offered some support. However, concerns over upcoming local debt supply capped gains. The 10-year benchmark bond yield remained steady. Traders noted that while lower US yields are positive, significant supply will prevent a sharp decline in domestic yields.Read More

China’s financial markets are observing a seasonal pause for the Lunar New Year, leading to reduced liquidity and potential shifts in global market dynamics. With mainland markets and parts of Hong Kong closed, investors are monitoring commodities, currencies, and risk sentiment for spillover effects during this significant economic period.Read More

The Reserve Bank of India’s sweeping overhaul of collateral and funding norms is set to reshape market dynamics, sharply raising costs for proprietary traders while sparing most retail brokers. Analysts say the tightening will hit different market participants in vastly different ways. Shares of BSE, Angel One, MCX and Groww tumbled as analysts warned of...Read More

US consumer prices showed a smaller than anticipated rise in January. This suggests inflation pressures are under control. The development supports expectations for interest rate reductions later this year. Financial markets reacted with caution. Policymakers will consider this data alongside labor market signals. Investors await further economic releases and Federal Reserve statements.Read More

Inox Wind shares fell to their 52-week low on Monday after a weak Q3 marked by slow execution, missed revenue estimates, and higher interest costs. Brokerages, including Nomura and Motilal Oswal, slashed price targets, citing softer guidance and trimmed growth forecasts despite retaining ‘BUY’ ratings.Read More

Bitcoin hovers near $68,700 after failing to break the $70,000 resistance, with major cryptocurrencies experiencing declines. Analysts note a cautious market sentiment, influenced by declining ETF inflows and range-bound price action. However, underlying demand appears steady, with potential for a rally above $72,000.Read More

The Indian Rupee weakened by 1 paisa to 90.67 against the US Dollar on Monday. Foreign institutional investors’ outflows and a stronger dollar impacted the local currency. Crude oil prices saw a marginal rise, while India’s forex reserves declined. Markets await trade balance figures. The dollar index strengthened, and Brent crude prices edged higher.Read More