India's equity markets experienced their worst start to a year in a decade as the BSE Sensex fell 1.93% in the first ten days of 2026. Geopolitical tensions, trade deal uncertainties, and sustained foreign institutional investor selling contributed to a broad-based sell-off, particularly impacting cyclical sectors. Analysts advise caution, focusing on quality large-cap stocks amidst expected continued volatility.
Gold and silver surged to record highs as geopolitical tensions, US policy uncertainty and expectations of rate cuts drove safe-haven demand. Analysts flag continued volatility, key support levels and trading opportunities amid heightened global and domestic market anxiety.
Hyundai Motor India shares are down 20% from peak as GST 2.0 benefits remain limited and margin pressures persist. Analysts see Q3 revenue growth support from exports, but caution on demand, valuation and new plant-related costs.
Following a significant weekly decline, the Nifty is nearing oversold territory, suggesting a potential short-term rebound. Technical indicators and a possible recovery in RIL offer some optimism, though a sustained drop remains a possibility if key resistance levels aren't breached. Traders are closely watching for market direction.
In the Nifty500 pack, the closing prices of 21 stocks fell below their 200-day moving averages on January 9, according to StockEdge.com's technical scan data. Of these, we have highlighted 11 stocks that slipped more than 2%. Trading below the 200 DMA is considered a negative signal as it indicates that the stock's price is below its long-term trend line. The 200 DMA is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. Take a look:
Asian equities opened higher, mirroring US stock gains driven by benign jobs data. Oil prices climbed as protests intensified in Iran, raising geopolitical concerns. Despite lingering uncertainties, global markets exhibit a fragile calm, with tech shares potentially boosted by strong Taiwanese semiconductor revenue.
A new geopolitical storm is brewing as the United States takes control of Venezuela's oil reserves. This move significantly alters global energy markets and creates new uncertainties. China and Russia are closely watching developments. While short-term oil prices may rise, the long-term outlook suggests potential price drops. Emerging markets could benefit from lower inflation and interest rates.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed Sunday that the Trump administration has threatened him with a criminal indictment. This follows grand jury subpoenas served to the Fed on Friday, which Powell described as a "pretext" to pressure him in a dispute over interest rates. The subpoenas are related to his testimony before the Senate Banking Committee last June.
