Gold firms as investors focus on US data for more Fed cues
Gold prices edged higher as investors awaited key U.S. economic data this week, including nonfarm payrolls, for clues on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path. Traders are now pricing in a lower probability of a rate cut next month, while a firm dollar and subdued physical demand weighed on the precious metal.
Positive Breakout: These 11 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs
In the Nifty500 pack, 11 stocks’ closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on November 14, 2025, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used by traders as a key indicator for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is […]
Asian stocks have cautious start, Bitcoin in focus
Asian markets opened with caution. Investors await crucial US economic data. Uncertainty surrounds the US Federal Reserve’s next move. Japan and Australia saw slight dips. South Korea’s equities climbed. Bitcoin’s gains have largely vanished. Oil prices are down, while gold is up. This week promises significant market movements.
India Inc Q2 profit growth bounces into double digits
With momentum strengthening, overall profit growth for a sample of 2,857 companies accelerated to a six-quarter high of 15.2%, helped by a lower base of 4.1% in the year-ago quarter and a double-digit advance by select companies in sectors including automobiles, cement, capital goods and oil and gas.
Will Nifty break past the 26,000–26,100 hurdle this week?
Nifty is poised for further gains, with analysts eyeing a decisive move above 26,000-26,100 for the next rally leg. Key support is seen at 25,500-25,750. Banking and IT strength are supporting the index, with expectations of retesting previous highs.
Busy startup IPO season gives risk investors Rs 15,000 crore in cash exits
The busy IPO season of 2025 is handing out some of the biggest returns to venture capital firms that backed these companies early. ET’s calculations show that VC firms have taken exits of around Rs 15,000 cr through recent listings, including Ather Energy, BlueStone, Lenskart, Urban Company, Groww and Pine Labs.
Trump buys $82 million of corporate and municipal bonds
President Donald Trump has bought municipal and corporate bonds this fall. These include investments in companies like Netflix, Boeing, and Intel. The US government recently took a stake in Intel. Trump also purchased bonds from cities, school districts, utilities, and hospitals. These transactions were disclosed by the US Office of Government Ethics. Trump reported no […]
What do Bihar Poll results spell for market, economy?
Bihar election results highlight the impact of cash transfers on voter turnout and electoral success. While markets anticipate a positive reaction to the NDA’s victory, concerns are rising over the fiscal deficit implications of such populist spending. Brokerages note that increased subsidy spending could push states’ fiscal deficits beyond the 3% GDP ceiling.