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- Asian stocks slip, rattled by South Korean political unrest
The benchmark Kospi Index fell as much as 2% early Wednesday after South Korea-related assets all dropped ...More
The benchmark Kospi Index fell as much as 2% early Wednesday after South Korea-related assets all dropped overnight. Equities also slipped in Sydney, and opened little changed in Tokyo. The won advanced after losses overnight in offshore trading. ...Less
- Asia stocks slide, oil extends gains on Middle East risks
Asia stocks fell as Iran's missile strike on Israel stoked fears of regional conflict. Investors turned t ...More
Asia stocks fell as Iran's missile strike on Israel stoked fears of regional conflict. Investors turned to safer assets, with U.S. Treasury bond yields dipping and gold near an all-time high. Brent crude futures surged over 1 percent due to potential supply disruptions. The U.S. job market remains strong, influencing possible Federal Reserve decisions. ...Less
- Nifty's 1-year returns of 25% beat global peers. Should you remain bullish?
Nifty's 1-year returns of 25% have outperformed major global indices, with the S&P 500 trailing at 22%. E ...More
Nifty's 1-year returns of 25% have outperformed major global indices, with the S&P 500 trailing at 22%. Experts attribute this to India's robust domestic economy and growing retail investor base. Despite global economic tensions, Indian markets have shown resilience, recovering swiftly from setbacks. Investors are advised to focus on fundamentals and consider asset allocation reviews. ...Less
- South Korean shares start week lower ahead of BOK rate decision, Powell's speech
South Korean stocks fell on Monday ahead of key monetary policy updates from the U.S. Federal Reserve and ...More
South Korean stocks fell on Monday ahead of key monetary policy updates from the U.S. Federal Reserve and Bank of Korea. The KOSPI index dropped 0.44%, led by losses in major chipmakers such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Foreign investors sold shares worth 174.7 billion won, while certain e-commerce and biopharmaceutical stocks showed gains. ...Less
- South Korean shares trigger trading curb for first time since 2020 amid tech rout
The Korea Exchange activated sidecar trading curbs on the KOSPI market, halting program trading for five ...More
The Korea Exchange activated sidecar trading curbs on the KOSPI market, halting program trading for five minutes on Monday, as the benchmark KOSPI fell 5% by 11:11 a.m. local time, following a 3.7% drop on Friday, marking its worst session since March 2020. ...Less
- Asian stocks fall after US tech slump; Yen swings: Markets wrap
Asian equities fell amid US inflation signs. Yen fluctuated due to Bank of Japan actions. Japanese shares ...More
Asian equities fell amid US inflation signs. Yen fluctuated due to Bank of Japan actions. Japanese shares, Kospi dropped, while Australian shares rose. Nasdaq 100 fell 2.2%. S&P 500 and small-caps gained. Rate cut optimism drove riskier investments. West Texas Intermediate rose; gold steady. July rate cut a longshot. AI boosts megacap tech. Treasury yields down. ...Less
- South Korean shares hit over 29-month high, Samsung Electronics shines
South Korean financial markets experience a surge, with shares hitting a 29-month high driven by Samsung ...More
South Korean financial markets experience a surge, with shares hitting a 29-month high driven by Samsung Electronics' expected profit increase. Auto and financial sectors also see gains due to dividend policy measures. Bank of Korea suggests structural reforms for addressing high living costs. Foreign investors show interest with net share purchases. Market yields decline notably. ...Less
- Asian stocks muted, gold at new peak as markets weigh Fed cut timing
Gold rose to a fresh all-time peak after a mild reading for producer price inflation kept alive hopes for ...More
Gold rose to a fresh all-time peak after a mild reading for producer price inflation kept alive hopes for Fed easing this year, though U.S. Treasury yields stuck close to five-month highs in the wake of hotter-than-expected consumer price data mid-week that forced a paring back of rate cut bets. ...Less
- Janus Henderson trims Indian stock bets to chase ‘value’ in Korea
Foreigners have plowed $7.7 billion into Korean stocks this year, more than any other emerging Asian mark ...More
Foreigners have plowed $7.7 billion into Korean stocks this year, more than any other emerging Asian markets, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. They withdrew more than $3 billion from Indian stocks in the period. ...Less
- Market Wrap: Easing US inflation fears spark D-Street rebound; Sensex gains 500 points, Nifty tops 23,750
The Sensex jumped 499 points, and the Nifty closed above 23,750 on Monday, breaking a five-session losing ...More
The Sensex jumped 499 points, and the Nifty closed above 23,750 on Monday, breaking a five-session losing streak. The rally was driven by strong gains in heavyweight financial and metal stocks, bolstered by a positive trend among regional markets after subdued US inflation data. Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, noted that the Indian market displayed renewed optimism after the recent sell-off. He attributed this to the lower-than-expected US personal consumption expenditures (PCE) data, which lifted investor confidence in interest rate-sensitive sectors. ...Less
- Sensex zooms 800 points, Nifty above 23,800 as HDFC Bank, RIL lead recovery
Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Monday, driven by strong gains in financial and IT stocks. HDFC ...More
Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Monday, driven by strong gains in financial and IT stocks. HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries led the advance, boosted by positive regional cues and subdued US inflation data. Metals also saw gains following a safeguard investigation launch. The depreciating rupee further supported IT sector growth. ...Less
- Market Wrap | Fed fears trigger sell-off: Sensex tanks over 1,000 points; Nifty settles below 24,350
Indian equity benchmarks closed sharply lower on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the US F ...More
Indian equity benchmarks closed sharply lower on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the US Fed's rate decision. Selling in financial heavyweights like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and blue-chips such as Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel dragged the indices down. ...Less
- European shares waver, dollar firms ahead of central bank meetings
European shares wobbled while the dollar held firm on Tuesday as traders braced for a slate of central ba ...More
European shares wobbled while the dollar held firm on Tuesday as traders braced for a slate of central bank meetings this week that is likely to see the U.S. Federal Reserve deliver a rate cut and the Bank of Japan stand pat for now. ...Less
- Market Wrap: Sensex soars 843 pts after wild ride, Nifty ends well above 24,700 mark; IT stocks power rally
IT stocks rose on expectations of a likely US rate cut, while consumer stocks recovered after a 1% declin ...More
IT stocks rose on expectations of a likely US rate cut, while consumer stocks recovered after a 1% decline, as inflation data revealed elevated food prices in both rural and urban areas. ...Less
- Market Wrap: Sensex sheds 236 pts, Nifty below 24,600 ahead of inflation data; IT stocks advance
Indian shares closed lower on Thursday, dragged down by most sectors except IT. Rate-sensitive IT firms r ...More
Indian shares closed lower on Thursday, dragged down by most sectors except IT. Rate-sensitive IT firms rose on expectations of a US Fed rate cut next week following in-line US inflation data. However, caution prevailed ahead of domestic inflation and industrial output data release. ...Less
- Sensex, Nifty tick higher after in-line US inflation data cements rate cut bets
Indian stock markets opened slightly higher on Thursday, mirroring global trends, as US inflation data me ...More
Indian stock markets opened slightly higher on Thursday, mirroring global trends, as US inflation data met expectations, boosting hopes of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Asian markets also saw gains, following Wall Street's positive close after the US CPI report. A 25-basis-point rate cut is now highly anticipated. ...Less
- Hong Kong, Shanghai rally on China optimism as Seoul rebounds
Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied Tuesday after China pledged to adopt a looser monetary policy to re ...More
Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied Tuesday after China pledged to adopt a looser monetary policy to revive the stuttering economy, while Seoul rebounded after days of losses fuelled by the brief declaration of martial law by South Korea's president. Gains in Hong Kong and Shanghai were only eclipsed by Seoul's Kospi, which rallied more than two percent after tumbling more than five percent since President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on December 3. ...Less
- Global funds look beyond short-sale ban to snap up Korean stocks
¡°For investors who are attracted to Korea because of either the broader economic fundamentals or the fund ...More
¡°For investors who are attracted to Korea because of either the broader economic fundamentals or the fundamentals of specific stocks, I don¡¯t think it¡¯s going to be a major factor,¡± said Steven Schoenfeld, chief executive at MarketVector in New York. ¡°On the margin, it will be a small negative.¡± ...Less
- S.Korean shares jump more than 2% on short-selling ban; battery makers surge
South Korea's financial authorities said on Sunday they were re-imposing a ban on short-selling shares at ...More
South Korea's financial authorities said on Sunday they were re-imposing a ban on short-selling shares at least until June to promote a "level playing field" for retail and institutional investors. ...Less
- Asian shares slip on South Korea risk, dollar on guard ahead of payroll
Asian shares experienced mixed performance on Friday, influenced by South Korean political instability an ...More
Asian shares experienced mixed performance on Friday, influenced by South Korean political instability and anticipation of U.S. payroll data. Chinese shares rallied, while other markets declined. Bitcoin's surge to $100,000 was followed by profit-taking. The U.S. dollar weakened, and oil prices remained steady amid OPEC+'s decision to postpone output increases. ...Less
- Sensex, Nifty recover to trade higher as RBI cuts CRR by 50 basis points
Indian markets opened lower but rebounded on Friday, driven by banking stocks after the RBI cut the CRR b ...More
Indian markets opened lower but rebounded on Friday, driven by banking stocks after the RBI cut the CRR by 50 basis points to 4%, leaving the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%. Foreign investors turned buyers, boosting sentiment. Asian markets slipped, while oil prices dipped. The rupee strengthened against the dollar. ...Less
- Asian shares slip on South Korea risk, dollar on guard ahead of payrolls
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.3% in part due to a 1.7% drop in South ...More
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.3% in part due to a 1.7% drop in South Korea's KOSPI. The Korean won fell 0.8% to 1,425.42 per dollar, tumbling towards the low of 1,443.4 hit on Tuesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in the country. ...Less
- Market Wrap: Sensex adds 110 points, Nifty above 24,450 as bank stocks lead on hopes of RBI slashing CRR
The Indian market ended in green on Wednesday after a three-session winning streak, lifted by gains in ba ...More
The Indian market ended in green on Wednesday after a three-session winning streak, lifted by gains in banking stocks on growing expectations of a cut in cash reserve ratio (CRR) by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) later in the week. ...Less
- HDFC Bank, L&T lift Sensex over 300 points higher, Nifty above 24,550
Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty50, opened slightly higher for the fourth consecutive se ...More
Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty50, opened slightly higher for the fourth consecutive session, supported by gains in heavyweights HDFC Bank, ITC, and L&T, ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's interest rate decision. Despite some challenges, markets remain resilient with investors advised to adopt a cautious strategy. ...Less
- South Korea vows unlimited liquidity after political turmoil; BOK meets
South Korea's finance ministry is prepared to inject unlimited liquidity into financial markets following ...More
South Korea's finance ministry is prepared to inject unlimited liquidity into financial markets following President Yoon Suk Yeol's lifting of martial law. The move, after emergency meetings by financial authorities, aims to stabilize markets after the won hit multi-year lows and political turmoil over the national budget. ...Less
- Sensex jumps 600 pts, Nifty above 24,450; metal and financial stocks lead
Indian benchmark equity indices opened higher for the third consecutive session on Tuesday, driven by gai ...More
Indian benchmark equity indices opened higher for the third consecutive session on Tuesday, driven by gains in metal and financial stocks, and investor expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut. Key gainers included Adani Ports and Tata Steel, while ITC and Bharti Airtel saw declines. Solar Industries surged 9.5% after securing export orders worth Rs 2,039 crore. ...Less
- Market Wrap: Sensex closes 440 points higher, Nifty tops 24,250 ignoring GDP wrinkles; cement, auto stocks lead rally
Sensex ended 440 points higher while Nifty ended above 24,200 points on Tuesday, sidestepping disappointi ...More
Sensex ended 440 points higher while Nifty ended above 24,200 points on Tuesday, sidestepping disappointing Q2 GDP data, as buying in heavyweight cement manufacturers and automakers lifted the indices. ...Less
- Monday blues! Sensex slides over 450 pts, Nifty below 24,100 as D-St reacts to GDP shocker
Indian benchmark equity indices opened in the red on Monday, dragged by IT and banking stocks. The BSE Se ...More
Indian benchmark equity indices opened in the red on Monday, dragged by IT and banking stocks. The BSE Sensex was trading lower by 401 points, and the Nifty50 was down by 98 points amid concerns about domestic growth. Key contributors to the decline included HDFC Bank and Infosys. ...Less
- Rush to ‘Value Up’ may be Asian stocks’ best defence from Trump
A "value up" trend inspired by Japan is spreading across Asia. Governments and regulators in countries li ...More
A "value up" trend inspired by Japan is spreading across Asia. Governments and regulators in countries like South Korea, China, India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand are implementing reforms to improve corporate governance and enhance shareholder returns. This is seen as a way to boost market valuations and counter potential economic headwinds. Japan's experience over the past decade has shown the positive impact of such reforms, leading to a surge in its stock market. ...Less
- Sensex, Nifty flat in early trade as mixed global cues weigh on D-St
Indian benchmark equity indices opened flat on Wednesday, with gains in some stocks offset by losses in o ...More
Indian benchmark equity indices opened flat on Wednesday, with gains in some stocks offset by losses in others. The Sensex traded slightly lower, while the Nifty50 also dipped. Adani Group stocks saw gains of up to 4%, countering losses in companies like Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel. ...Less
- Dollar rallies, stocks retreat after Trump vows tariffs
"It's almost as if Trump wants to remind markets who is in control, after nominating Scott Bessent as Tre ...More
"It's almost as if Trump wants to remind markets who is in control, after nominating Scott Bessent as Treasury Sec - a man markets expected to cool Trump's potency," said Matt Simpson, senior market analyst at City Index. ...Less
- Investors gain nearly Rs 9 lakh crore in post-poll rally; key factors driving 1,300-pt Sensex surge
Indian stock markets surged over 1% on Monday, driven by the BJP's win in the Maharashtra elections. The ...More
Indian stock markets surged over 1% on Monday, driven by the BJP's win in the Maharashtra elections. The Sensex rose by 1,305 points, while the Nifty50 gained 413 points. All sectors witnessed buying, with notable gains in auto, financial services, and energy. Adani Group stocks rebounded, rising up to 6% after recent losses. ...Less
- Nifty, Sensex gain on Friday amid a rally in Asian stocks
Indian stock markets opened with gains on Friday after the rally in other Asian stocks. The Nifty 50 inde ...More
Indian stock markets opened with gains on Friday after the rally in other Asian stocks. The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,411.80 points with a gain of 61.90 points or 0.27 per cent, while the BSE Sensex index opened at 77,349.74 points with a gain of 193.95 points or 0.25 per cent. Experts stated that markets are still in a cautious mode and Maharashtra election results over the weekend may provide further direction to the stocks. Yesterday's FII selling was high due to selling pressure in the Adani group of stocks. ...Less
- Market Wrap: RIL, IT stocks fire Sensex 1,960 points higher, Nifty tops 23,900. Top 6 factors behind the bull run
Stock Market Today: Indian equity markets surged over 2,000 points, rebounding from a five-month low, dri ...More
Stock Market Today: Indian equity markets surged over 2,000 points, rebounding from a five-month low, driven by positive US job market data and a rally in IT and Adani stocks. Investors capitalized on recent declines, buying into a market buoyed by global gains and a resurgence in PSU bank stocks. ...Less
- Nifty and Sensex bounce back on Tuesday, reversing selling trend
On Tuesday, the Indian stock markets commenced trading with an optimistic tone, reversing the recent patt ...More
On Tuesday, the Indian stock markets commenced trading with an optimistic tone, reversing the recent pattern of decline as both indices demonstrated positive growth during the initial trading hours. The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,529.55 points with a surge of 75.75 points or 0.32%, while the BSE Sensex opened at 77,548 points with a gain of 208.99 points or 0.27%. ...Less
- Indian stock markets slip again, Sensex down by 713 points, Nifty by 202 points
Indian benchmark indices, the Nifty and the Sensex, opened in the red in early morning on Thursday, after ...More
Indian benchmark indices, the Nifty and the Sensex, opened in the red in early morning on Thursday, after crashing on Wednesday on global cues. The slide has continued at the time of publishing the copy with the Sensex down over 160 points and the Nifty below the 19,500 mark. The Rupee also opened in the red on Thursday, as it fell 5 paise to 82.72 against US dollar. On Wednesday, rupee recorded its steepest single-day fall, falling 45 paise to settle at 82.67 against the dollar. ...Less
- Nifty, Sensex open in the green tracking global markets
The global markets have been upbeat on Monday after Wall Street closed in the positive territory. While t ...More
The global markets have been upbeat on Monday after Wall Street closed in the positive territory. While the Dow Jones closed 0.5% in the positive, tech heavy Nasdaq Composite rallied 1.9%. US markets have been on a bull run with a winning streak seen for the third week in Dow Jones, and for the gift week in Nasdaq ¨C thanks to indications that inflation is continuing its downward trend. ...Less
- Bulls vs bears – Who will win the fight on Dalal Street?
As per our estimates among the Nifty constituents, select large companies - banks and autos have exceeded ...More
As per our estimates among the Nifty constituents, select large companies - banks and autos have exceeded the net profit estimates. This performance was mainly attributed to the bank's loan growth and improved asset quality. ...Less
- Asian stocks slide as China stimulus disappoints; bitcoin extends record rally
Bitcoin climbed to an all-time high as Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election along wit ...More
Bitcoin climbed to an all-time high as Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election along with pro-crypto candidates being voted to Congress spurred expectations of a light-handed regulatory environment. ...Less
- Asia stocks sputter as focus shifts to China stimulus
Asian stocks edged higher on Friday, but gains were capped as investors awaited stimulus announcements fr ...More
Asian stocks edged higher on Friday, but gains were capped as investors awaited stimulus announcements from China. Regional equities had opened higher, tracking Wall Street's overnight rally to record highs. Investors were also digesting the Federal Reserve's message for gradual interest rate cuts. ...Less
- Nifty and Sensex continue downward trend, selling continues despite Trump's victory
Indian stock markets opened flat with a marginal dip on Thursday after Donald Trump's victory, while FIIs ...More
Indian stock markets opened flat with a marginal dip on Thursday after Donald Trump's victory, while FIIs continued to remain net sellers in Indian markets. The Nifty 50 index opened flat at 24,489.60 points, while the BSE Sensex index was down marginally by 0.16% during early trade to 80,248.60 points. ...Less
- Samvat 2080 Concludes: IT drags Sensex 553 points lower, but investor wealth soars by Rs 9 lakh crore
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on the final trading day of Samvat 2,080, pressure ...More
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on the final trading day of Samvat 2,080, pressured by declines in IT stocks. However, gains in Larsen & Toubro, which upheld its annual growth forecast, helped contain the losses. ...Less
- IT stocks drag Sensex over 300 pts lower; Nifty slides below 24,300 mark
Benchmark equity indices opened slightly lower due to declines in Reliance Industries, financial, and IT ...More
Benchmark equity indices opened slightly lower due to declines in Reliance Industries, financial, and IT stocks. Continued FPI outflows, reaching around $11 billion in monthly sales, and weak quarterly earnings have affected market sentiment. ...Less
- D-St investors gain Rs 4.5 lakh crore as Sensex closes 602 pts higher, Nifty above 24,300: Key factors behind today's comeback rally
Benchmark BSE Sensex rose by over 1,100 points, while Nifty50 traded above 24,450. This rebound follows f ...More
Benchmark BSE Sensex rose by over 1,100 points, while Nifty50 traded above 24,450. This rebound follows five days of decline due to foreign selling and weak corporate earnings. Top gainers included ICICI Bank, SBI, Infosys, and Tata Motors. Oil prices dropped significantly after no disruptions in energy supplies following Israel's recent strike on Iran. ...Less
- Nifty, Sensex continue to open flat amid FII sell-off and weak Q2 earning projections
The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex saw marginal gains, while gains in Nifty FMCG provided some relief. ...More
The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex saw marginal gains, while gains in Nifty FMCG provided some relief. ...Less
- Dollar buoyant, equities cautious ahead of China data
The dollar remains near an 11-week high against major peers due to strong U.S. economic data and market s ...More
The dollar remains near an 11-week high against major peers due to strong U.S. economic data and market speculation of a Trump election victory. Asian stocks show mixed performance, with Japan's Nikkei rising. Key Chinese economic data and geopolitical tensions impact oil prices and investor sentiment. ...Less
- Nifty, Sensex open flat, experts expect Diwali festivities to cheer markets
The Nifty 50 index opened with a marginal gain of 0.22 per cent or 56.10 points at 25,027.40 points, whil ...More
The Nifty 50 index opened with a marginal gain of 0.22 per cent or 56.10 points at 25,027.40 points, while the BSE Sensex index opened with a gain of 0.31 per cent at 81,758.07 points, gaining 256.71 points. ...Less
- Nifty, Sensex open with gain: experts note reduction of geopolitical risks on markets
On Monday, the stock markets started the week cautiously, with both indices showing small gains. The Nift ...More
On Monday, the stock markets started the week cautiously, with both indices showing small gains. The Nifty index went up by 59.20 points and opened at 25,023. The BSE Sensex index also did well, going up by 0.24% or 195 points to open at 81,576.93. Experts say that the Chinese stimulus and the world's politics are having less of an effect on Indian markets. But the upcoming US presidential election is making the world more volatile, so the markets won't be able to relax anytime soon. ...Less
- $4 billion-FII retreat turns Nifty into world's worst performing stock index
So far in the calendar year 2023, Nifty has lost about 2% of its value while both developed and emerging ...More
So far in the calendar year 2023, Nifty has lost about 2% of its value while both developed and emerging market indices are making investors richer. On a year-to-date (YTD) basis, the S&P500 is up 7%, UK's FTSE 5.2%, South Korea's KOSPI 9.8%, China's Hang Seng 8.7%, Japan's Nikkei 6.3% and Australia's ASX200 6.9%. ...Less
- Japan leads Asian stock rally, dollar gains after blowout US payrolls
Short-term U.S. Treasury yields rose after the closely watched non-farm payrolls report on Friday showed ...More
Short-term U.S. Treasury yields rose after the closely watched non-farm payrolls report on Friday showed the economy unexpectedly added the most jobs in six months in September. ...Less
- Bulls take a breather as Sensex, Nifty slip in early trade; IT, bank stocks drag
Indian blue-chip indices opened lower on Wednesday, with Sensex down 64 points and Nifty50 falling 30 poi ...More
Indian blue-chip indices opened lower on Wednesday, with Sensex down 64 points and Nifty50 falling 30 points, pressured by IT and banking stocks. ...Less
- Red Alert: Sensex, Nifty drop from record highs as FMCG and energy stocks lead decline
Indian indices Sensex and Nifty opened lower, down 0.20% and 0.23%, due to FMCG, energy. ...More
Indian indices Sensex and Nifty opened lower, down 0.20% and 0.23%, due to FMCG, energy. ...Less
- D-St investors lose Rs 6 lakh crore in selloff! 6 factors behind the fall
Domestic investors lost over Rs 6 lakh crore from their kitty as the total market capitalisation of BSE-l ...More
Domestic investors lost over Rs 6 lakh crore from their kitty as the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms plunged from Rs 285.9 lakh crore from Rs 279.8 lakh crore during the session ...Less
- Asian markets decline amid economic slowdown fears, experts say limited impact on India
Asian stock markets on Monday plummeted early as selling pressure mounted after lower-than-expected US pa ...More
Asian stock markets on Monday plummeted early as selling pressure mounted after lower-than-expected US payroll growth and the Fed meeting date coming. ...Less
- Sensex, Nifty tumble over 1% each. Key factors behind today's market crash
Reliance Industries (RIL) was the biggest loser from the 30-share pack, down 2.99 per cent to Rs 2,560.20 ...More
Reliance Industries (RIL) was the biggest loser from the 30-share pack, down 2.99 per cent to Rs 2,560.20. TCS fell 2.49 per cent, Sun Pharma was down 2.21 per cent and Tech Mahindra lost 2.15 per cent. Infosys, NTPC and HUL were among other Sensex stocks that settled with cuts. ...Less
- Volatility continues in Indian stocks as US payroll data due today
Indian stock markets opened flat on Thursday with a marginal dip, as global markets faced pressure from w ...More
Indian stock markets opened flat on Thursday with a marginal dip, as global markets faced pressure from weak economic data in the U.S. ...Less
- Nifty, Sensex open in negative zone as India markets follow global cues
The Indian stock market followed the global markets and declined at the opening session on Wednesday, wit ...More
The Indian stock market followed the global markets and declined at the opening session on Wednesday, with both indices opening in negative territory. ...Less
- Asian shares track Wall Street losses ahead of U.S. inflation data
The slips in Asian markets tracked Wall Street, which closed on Tuesday with all three major indices down ...More
The slips in Asian markets tracked Wall Street, which closed on Tuesday with all three major indices down. The S&P 500 fell 0.42%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.18%, and the Nasdaq Composite lost 1.19%. The dollar reversed losses overnight and was trading flat in Asia. The dollar index, which measures the safe-haven greenback against six major peers, was down 0.009% at $106.330. ...Less
- Stock markets open in a positive zone but experts suggest Volatility this week
Indian stock markets started September with gains as both indices opened positively on Monday. The Nifty ...More
Indian stock markets started September with gains as both indices opened positively on Monday. The Nifty 50 index opened with a gain of 97.70 points or 0.39 per cent at 25,333.60, while the BSE Sensex index began the week with a gain of 0.44 per cent or 359 points at 82,725.28 points. ...Less
- Unstoppable bulls! Sensex, Nifty scale fresh peaks tracking positive global cues
Sensex and Nifty50 reached record highs on Friday, buoyed by gains in Asian markets. The rally was led by ...More
Sensex and Nifty50 reached record highs on Friday, buoyed by gains in Asian markets. The rally was led by banking and financial stocks. U.S. economic data showed a growth of 3% last quarter, easing recession fears. Investors are now focusing on U.S. inflation data and India's upcoming April-June growth figures. ...Less
- Sensex surges 760 points, Nifty tops 16,250; 5 key factors behind the rally
Data showed the BSE m-cap rose Rs 3.42 lakh crore to Rs 255.37 lakh crore compared with Rs 251.95 lakh cr ...More
Data showed the BSE m-cap rose Rs 3.42 lakh crore to Rs 255.37 lakh crore compared with Rs 251.95 lakh crore as on Friday. ...Less
- Asian stocks set to slide as Nvidia disappoints
The outlook threatened to cool an AI frenzy that has transformed Nvidia into the world¡¯s second-most-valu ...More
The outlook threatened to cool an AI frenzy that has transformed Nvidia into the world¡¯s second-most-valuable company. The chipmaker is the key beneficiary of a race to upgrade data centers to handle AI software, and its sales forecasts have become a barometer for that spending boom. ...Less
- Trading in Asian markets is mixed and muted ahead of a key Fed chair speech
Asian markets experienced mixed trading as investors looked forward to guidance from Federal Reserve Chai ...More
Asian markets experienced mixed trading as investors looked forward to guidance from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on possible rate cuts. Japan's Nikkei 225 rose slightly, while stocks in Australia and South Korea saw minor losses. U.S. markets also faced declines amid mixed economic signals, with Powell's upcoming speech in focus. ...Less
- Market Wrap: Investors cautious ahead of Powell speech; Sensex, Nifty end flat but post weekly gains
Indian equity indices closed flat on Friday in a highly volatile session. Traders showed caution ahead of ...More
Indian equity indices closed flat on Friday in a highly volatile session. Traders showed caution ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming speech. Despite the muted performance, both NSE Nifty 50 and S&P BSE Sensex have gained around 3% in seven sessions due to US rate cut expectations and strong domestic inflows. ...Less
- SGX Nifty up 10 points; here's what changed for market while you were sleeping
Nifty50 on Friday capitalised on a strong gap-up start as the index ended almost at day's higher. In the ...More
Nifty50 on Friday capitalised on a strong gap-up start as the index ended almost at day's higher. In the process, it breached its immediate resistance level of 16,150 and formed a bullish candle both daily and weekly scales. Analysts said more upside is in the offing and advised traders to be cautiously bullish for the week ahead. ...Less
- Indian stock market will be looking at global cues in upcoming week, say analysts
After witnessing a strong rally on Friday, several market analysts have expressed a positive outlook for ...More
After witnessing a strong rally on Friday, several market analysts have expressed a positive outlook for the upcoming week ...Less
- Asian shares trade mixed as Japan and other markets calm from a previous week of crazy swings
Asian shares exhibited a mixed performance with Japan's Nikkei 225 rising 3.2% and the Shanghai Composite ...More
Asian shares exhibited a mixed performance with Japan's Nikkei 225 rising 3.2% and the Shanghai Composite falling 0.4%. Investors reacted positively to the stabilizing yen and tech sector gains. Meanwhile, upcoming U.S. inflation and retail data, along with Japan's GDP report, are anticipated to impact global market dynamics. ...Less
- Asian shares fall, trading muted with Good Friday holidays
Benchmarks declined in Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai. Sydney, Manila, Bangkok and Hong Kong were among market ...More
Benchmarks declined in Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai. Sydney, Manila, Bangkok and Hong Kong were among markets observing holidays on Friday. U.S. and European markets also were closed. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 lost 0.3% to finish at 27,093.19. South Korea's Kospi dipped 0.8% to 2,696.06. The Shanghai Composite lost 0.5% to 3,211.24. ...Less
- World shares higher as Russia-Ukraine peace talks resume
The first face-to-face talks in two weeks between Russia and Ukraine began Tuesday in Turkey, raising mea ...More
The first face-to-face talks in two weeks between Russia and Ukraine began Tuesday in Turkey, raising meagre hopes of progress on ending a war that has ground into a bloody campaign of attrition. ...Less
- Japan's Nikkei enters bear market zone with 26% dip but Nifty down only 4% from peak
While Nifty's nearly 4% fall from its peak over the last couple of sessions rests on imported factors, it ...More
While Nifty's nearly 4% fall from its peak over the last couple of sessions rests on imported factors, its Asian peer Nikkei 225 has plunged by 26% and entered a bear market on setback to its yen carry trade, following Bank of Japan's decision to hike policy rate by 25 bps. ...Less
- Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock action on Tuesday
Hrishikesh Yedve of Asit C. Mehta Investment, said, "Nifty witnessed heavy selling pressure after forming ...More
Hrishikesh Yedve of Asit C. Mehta Investment, said, "Nifty witnessed heavy selling pressure after forming a spinning top pattern and ended with a red candle. A strong break below 24,000 will likely trigger further selling pressure in the index. On the downside, 23,300 and 23,000 will provide significant support for Nifty in the immediate term." ...Less
- Dow sinks 1,000 points, extending a global rout, as worries deepen about a US economic slowdown
U.S. stock markets plunged in early trading amid growing concerns of a recession, with the S&P 500 fallin ...More
U.S. stock markets plunged in early trading amid growing concerns of a recession, with the S&P 500 falling 4% following its worst week in over three months. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also took a significant hit, dropping 1,197 points or 3%. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite experienced an even sharper decline, plummeting 5.5% and wiping out 15% of its value from last month's record high. ...Less
- Markets around the world are rattled by fears of slowing US growth
The drops followed a U.S. jobs report Friday that indicated that employers had slowed hiring significantl ...More
The drops followed a U.S. jobs report Friday that indicated that employers had slowed hiring significantly in July, with unemployment rising to its highest level in nearly three years. This deepened fears that the economy was cooling and that the Federal Reserve may have waited too long on cutting interest rates. ...Less
- SGX Nifty up 35 points; here's what changed for market while you were sleeping
Nifty50 on Monday fell nearly 1 per cent after two days of back-to-back rise. With this, the index slippe ...More
Nifty50 on Monday fell nearly 1 per cent after two days of back-to-back rise. With this, the index slipped below its 50-day moving average and formed a bearish candle on the daily chart. Analysts are not so worried as they believe strong support for the index is placed around 17,000, which also coincides with the 200-day moving average. ...Less
- European tech stocks fall to six-month low, join in global sell-off
Shares in chipmaker Intel slumped 20% premarket after the company suspended its dividend and said it woul ...More
Shares in chipmaker Intel slumped 20% premarket after the company suspended its dividend and said it would cut 15% of its workforce as it grapples with a pullback in spending on traditional data center semiconductors and a focus on AI chips. ...Less
- How oil’s historic surge is impacting Asia stock markets
Risks of a rise in consumer prices and disruption to current-account balances have triggered strong forei ...More
Risks of a rise in consumer prices and disruption to current-account balances have triggered strong foreign outflows from equities in markets like India and South Korea in recent days, spurring weakness in their currencies. ...Less
- Asian shares rise after US rebound amid sanctions on Ukraine
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 surged 1.4% in morning trading to 26,343.02. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gained ...More
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 surged 1.4% in morning trading to 26,343.02. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.5% to 7,022.30. South Korea's Kospi jumped 1.2% to 2,681.19. Hong Kong's Hang Seng added nearly 0.2% to 22,941.59, while the Shanghai Composite rose 0.8% to 3,456.39. ...Less
- Terrible Thursday! Sensex plummets 600 pts tracking weak global cues, Nifty below 24,250
Indian equity indices saw a dip for the fifth session, influenced by global market downturns and new tax ...More
Indian equity indices saw a dip for the fifth session, influenced by global market downturns and new tax hikes on investment gains and derivatives trading in the Union Budget. The Sensex fell 650 points and the Nifty50 dropped 195 points. Axis Bank was the biggest laggard, while SBI Life Insurance shares surged on strong profit growth. ...Less
- Tech slump knocks Asia shares, yen towers at 2-1/2-month peak
The sell-off in stocks saw investors ramp up bets on rate cuts globally, with futures implying a 100% cha ...More
The sell-off in stocks saw investors ramp up bets on rate cuts globally, with futures implying a 100% chance of a Federal Reserve easing in September. A spike in market volatility fuelled a vicious squeeze on carry trades which saw the dollar sink another 0.6% to 152.85 yen on Thursday. ...Less
- Nifty, Sensex yet to cheer Union Budget 2024 as stock markets open in red
Indian Benchmark indices opened in negative territory as the Union budget proved to be a non-event to the ...More
Indian Benchmark indices opened in negative territory as the Union budget proved to be a non-event to the market participants. ...Less
- Asian shares mixed in narrow trading ahead of Fed meeting
On Wall Street, shares came well off their lows by late afternoon. But another burst of selling in the fi ...More
On Wall Street, shares came well off their lows by late afternoon. But another burst of selling in the final hour of trading pulled them lower again. Technology stocks were the biggest drag on the market. ...Less
- European stocks slip, global IT outage causes chaos
European shares declined due to global uncertainty, including Sino-U.S. tensions, Japanese forex interven ...More
European shares declined due to global uncertainty, including Sino-U.S. tensions, Japanese forex intervention, tech sell-off, and U.S. airlines' communication issues. Asian markets, dollar, oil, gold prices, ECB decision, Chinese data, real estate index, British retail sales, Tokyo intervention, and strong U.S. data affected sentiment. Experts Matt Simpson and Vishnu Varathan provided analysis. ...Less
- Asia stocks slump on tech rout contagion, global uncertainty
Asian shares dropped, with the MSCI Asia-Pacific index falling 1.56% and Nikkei seeing significant declin ...More
Asian shares dropped, with the MSCI Asia-Pacific index falling 1.56% and Nikkei seeing significant declines. Tech stocks, oil prices, and gold also dipped amidst Tokyo's intervention, mixed futures for S&P 500 and Nasdaq. ECB held rates, U.S. data, weak Chinese property sector, yuan weakness, and core inflation affected markets. Brent crude at $84.72. ...Less
- D-St Bloodbath: Rs 7.98 lakh crore wiped out as investors flee before Budget
The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex tumbled 739 points, or 0.91%, to settle at 80,604. The broader NSE Nift ...More
The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex tumbled 739 points, or 0.91%, to settle at 80,604. The broader NSE Nifty plunged 270 points, or 1.09%, to end at 24,531. Among the Sensex stocks, Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Tata Motors, NTPC, UltraTech Cement, and Tech Mahindra were the top laggards, falling 3-5%. Except for Infosys, ITC, Asian Paints, and HCL Tech, all Sensex constituents ended in the red. ...Less
- Asian stocks slip, while Australian index tracks Wall St rally to hit record
The Federal Reserve's potential rate cut influenced global markets. Yen support affected Tokyo's Nikkei; ...More
The Federal Reserve's potential rate cut influenced global markets. Yen support affected Tokyo's Nikkei; Australia's S&P/ASX reached a record high. Taiwan Semiconductor fell. Trump's assassination attempt caused volatility. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones rose. Oil prices remained stable. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped amid strong retail sales. September rate cut probability and short-term bond yields are notable. ...Less
- South Korean stocks rise ahead of US jobs data
South Korean KOSPI up 0.67%, driven by U.S. jobs data, Federal Reserve rate cut hopes. Samsung, SK Hynix ...More
South Korean KOSPI up 0.67%, driven by U.S. jobs data, Federal Reserve rate cut hopes. Samsung, SK Hynix up; LG Energy Solution down. Samsung forecasts high Q2 profit. Won appreciated, bond yields fell; Foreigners bought 411.6 billion won. Hyundai Motor flat, Kia down, Naver, Kakao up. Offshore, won at 1,378.3. Three-year treasury bond yield fell by 1 bp. ...Less
- Nifty records new high, Sensex gains 200 points in early trading
Indian markets reached new highs on Friday, with the Nifty touching a new peak during early trade and the ...More
Indian markets reached new highs on Friday, with the Nifty touching a new peak during early trade and the Sensex gaining 200 points. The Nifty 50 index hit a new high of 23,667.10, gaining 70 points to reach 23,640, while the Sensex rose over 200 points to 77,674 in early trading. ...Less
- Stock market opens in green amid mixed global cues
The BSE Sensex opened with a modest rise of 96.95 points at 77,434.54, while the NSE Nifty saw a slight g ...More
The BSE Sensex opened with a modest rise of 96.95 points at 77,434.54, while the NSE Nifty saw a slight gain of 21.40 points, opening at 23,537.40. ...Less
- Asian shares held back by Delta worries; Dollar, US yields gain
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.08% in Asian trading, with Chinese blue ...More
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.08% in Asian trading, with Chinese bluechips down 0.38% Korea's KOSPI down 0.37%. ...Less
- Asian shares mostly lower as China reports factory output slowed
Factory output fell 5.6% in China in May, the government reported, below analysts' forecasts and slowing ...More
Factory output fell 5.6% in China in May, the government reported, below analysts' forecasts and slowing from 6.7% the month before. Retail sales rose just 4.1% in the first five months of the year. ...Less
- Asian shares kick-off week on cautious note as COVID-19 cases spike
Investors were concerned about a spike in coronavirus infections in Asia with Australia's most populous c ...More
Investors were concerned about a spike in coronavirus infections in Asia with Australia's most populous city of Sydney plunging into a lockdown after a cluster of cases involving the highly contagious Delta strain ballooned. ...Less
- Asian markets sink as traders contemplate Fed tightening
Hong Kong, Seoul, Taipei and Jakarta all lost more than one percent, with Singapore, Wellington and Manil ...More
Hong Kong, Seoul, Taipei and Jakarta all lost more than one percent, with Singapore, Wellington and Manila also in the red. Shanghai was flat. Still, observers said the losses were not a surprise, owing to the fact that many markets are at record or multi-year highs and investors were taking the opportunity to cash in profits. ...Less