Wall Street Week Ahead-Jobs data could jolt stocks from holiday calm as 2026 kicks off
The U.S. stock market anticipates a dynamic start to 2026, with crucial jobs data on January 9th poised to signal the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. Investors are also keenly awaiting Supreme Court decisions on tariffs and a new Fed chair, alongside the upcoming corporate earnings season.
ITC slides to three-year low as tobacco excise hike prompts brokerage downgrades
ITC shares plummeted to a three-year low following a government excise duty hike on tobacco products. Brokerages downgraded the stock, citing fears of dampened cigarette demand and significant impact on profitability. Investors are advised to wait for clarity on price hikes and volume trends before considering buying.
Dow closes higher on first day of 2026, still no Santa Claus rally
Major indexes like the Dow and S&P 500 closed higher on Friday, ending a four-day losing streak to begin 2026. Chip makers, industrials, and utilities fueled the gains, while tech giants and consumer discretionary stocks saw declines.
Sebi developing AI-driven tool to analyse cyber safety at entities
Sebi is developing an AI-powered tool to analyze the cyber safety preparedness of regulated entities, aiming to strengthen risk-based supervision. Additionally, a working group is being formed to create a technology roadmap for market infrastructure institutions, ensuring innovation enhances market integrity.
Adani Enterprises to raise up to Rs 1,000 crore via NCDs
Adani Enterprises is launching a public issue of non-convertible debentures to raise up to one thousand crore rupees. The issue offers various tenors and interest payment options. This fundraising aims to meet the company’s financing needs, including refinancing and general corporate purposes. The debentures are rated CARE AA- and AA- (Stable) by respective agencies.
Two executives quit IndusInd, bank fills key posts
IndusInd Bank announced the resignations of two senior executives, Rana Vikram Anand and Anish Behl, who are leaving to explore new opportunities. Anand will depart in April 2026, while Behl’s tenure concludes in January. These departures follow a series of senior-level exits, though the bank has simultaneously bolstered its leadership with recent appointments in wholesale […]
Can Nifty sustain its momentum after scaling fresh all-time highs?
Indian benchmark indices, Nifty50 and Sensex, closed at record highs on Friday, marking their best weekly gains in seven weeks. This surge followed a period of range-bound trading, with analysts predicting further upward movement. Market participants anticipate significant gains for both indices in 2026, despite a cautious VIX.
Rupee down 22 paise to 90.20/dollar amid disappointing macro data
The Indian rupee depreciated by 22 paise to settle at 90.20 against the US dollar on Friday. This decline was attributed to disappointing macroeconomic data, foreign fund outflows, and strong dollar demand from importers. However, weak crude prices and a surge in domestic equities provided some support.
Insurance a long game with hurdles, foreign investors unlikely to rush in
India now permits full foreign ownership in insurance firms. However, industry experts believe this change will not immediately bring many new foreign companies. Setting up an insurer requires substantial investment and a long-term view in a competitive market. Existing joint ventures might see increased stakes, but new ventures from scratch are unlikely.