Indian stock markets experienced their worst start to a year in a decade, with nearly Rs 8 lakh crore in market capitalization wiped out. Foreign institutional investors have pulled out $2 billion amid anxieties over a delayed India-US tariff deal and the upcoming Union Budget. Analysts anticipate continued range-bound trading until policy clarity emerges.
Neel Kashkari said the Trump administrations actions against the Federal Reserve reflect monetary policy disagreements. He backed Jerome Powell after a Justice Department investigation, warning that political pressure threatens central bank independence. Despite escalating tensions, markets remain steady amid bipartisan support and expectations that the Supreme Court will recognise the Feds distinct status.
The listing of Bharat Coking Coal, a subsidiary of Coal India, has been postponed due to municipal elections in Maharashtra. Investors will now have to wait three more days for the stock to debut on the exchanges.
Silver ETFs have surged up to 188% over the past year on strong industrial demand and supply constraints. While experts remain constructive on the long term outlook, they advise profit booking, portfolio rebalancing and staggered investments amid elevated volatility.
Shadowfax IPO is in focus as investors track the latest grey market premium (GMP) and assess 10 key factors, including valuation, growth prospects and risks, ahead of the issues subscription window.
Silver prices have surged to record levels amid supply constraints, rising industrial demand, and supportive macro conditions. While analysts remain bullish, experts caution that breaching $100 in January may require a strong catalyst and could be accompanied by sharp volatility.
Oil prices dropped significantly as President Trump indicated a halt to killings in Iran, easing fears of military action and supply disruptions. Adding to the bearish sentiment, U.S. crude and gasoline inventories saw a sharp rise, while Venezuela resumed oil exports. These factors overshadowed positive demand forecasts from OPEC and strong Chinese import data.
Asia's benchmark share index is poised to dip from a record high following Wall Street's decline, driven by a rotation out of expensive technology stocks. Futures for Japan, Hong Kong, and China fell as the Nasdaq 100 dropped. Oil prices also decreased after President Trump indicated Iran would halt protester killings.
U.S. stocks declined Wednesday, led by a drop in the Nasdaq and technology shares as investors sought defensive sectors. Bank stocks extended losses following mixed earnings and concerns over a proposed credit-card interest rate cap. The Russell 2000 and S&P 500 industrials, however, hit record highs.
