Batting through bear mkt : 6 lessons from India’s Champions Trophy win
The stock market’s five-month decline tests investors’ resilience. Lessons from India’s Champions Trophy win highlight the importance of large-cap stability, all-round stocks, reassessing portfolios, and strategic patience—key strategies to navigate bearish phases and emerge stronger in market recoveries.
RBI’s dollar swap brings liquidity flood, $15 billion boost for forex kitty
The Reserve Bank of India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $15 billion in the week ending March 7, reaching $653.9 billion. This is the largest single-week gain in over two years. The rise was due to the revaluation in the dollar index and foreign exchange swaps by the RBI. Foreign currency assets and gold reserves […]
Euro gains after German fiscal deal; dollar buoyed with US govt shutdown likely averted
The euro gained on Friday after German parties agreed on a fiscal deal that boosts defence spending and infrastructure. The dollar weakened against the euro but strengthened against the Swiss franc and the yen. U.S. inflation expectations rose, hinting at the Federal Reserve’s cautious approach to rate cuts. The pound weakened as the British economy […]
German stocks lead European gains after Merz secures support for historic debt reform
European stocks saw a rally, led by German equities, after political parties in Germany agreed on increased state borrowing. The market saw significant gains, with sectors like European banks and industrial goods benefiting the most. However, ongoing uncertainties about tariffs and trade wars pose risks. Kering and Universal Music Group witnessed notable declines.
US stocks end sharply higher as selloff prompts dip-buying rally
U.S. stocks witnessed a strong rebound on Friday, driven by bargain-hunting after a week of trade war-induced recession fears. Major indexes, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, saw significant gains, particularly in tech-related sectors. Despite Friday’s rally, both indexes experienced their fourth consecutive weekly losses. Uncertainties around Trump’s tariff policies continue to worry investors.
Global stocks rebound after S&P 500 correction, safe-haven gold touches record
U.S. and European stocks experienced a positive end to the week, despite economic concerns related to tariffs. Gold hit a record high due to ongoing anxiety. German government bond yields and the euro saw an increase, boosting U.S. Treasury yields. Major U.S.
Oil rebounds 1% to end week steady amid prospect of Ukraine ceasefire
Oil prices increased by 1% on Friday, remaining nearly unchanged for the week. Investors considered the unlikely swift end of the Ukraine war, which could result in more Russian energy supplies returning to Western markets. There were concerns about global oil supply and demand, along with geopolitical tensions, that could impact future prices.