Stock Market Holiday: Are NSE, BSE and MCX open for trading on Sunday for Budget 2026?
Indian stock markets NSE and BSE, along with MCX and NCDEX, will remain open on Sunday, February 1, for Budget 2026. Investors can trade during live sessions as the Finance Minister presents the Budget, enabling real-time market reaction amid cautious sentiment and muted expectations.
Oil hovers near six-month high as investors track US-Iran tensions
Oil prices held near six-month highs Friday, nudged by lingering U.S.-Iran tensions, though gains paused amid prospects of dialogue and a potential ceasefire. While U.S. sanctions were issued, a stronger dollar and rising crude output also pressured prices. Analysts anticipate prices to hover around $60 this year, balancing oversupply fears with geopolitical risks.
Wall Street Week Ahead: Heavy earnings week, jobs data to test US stocks after Microsoft swoon
Investors brace for a significant week as major companies like Alphabet and Amazon release earnings. A key US jobs report is also due. Following Microsoft’s earnings miss, market watchers are keen to see if other tech giants can meet high expectations. The Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rates will also be closely observed.
US stocks fall, as investors fret over Trump’s Fed nominee, earnings, inflation
Wall Street indexes closed lower Friday as investors reacted to President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, viewing it as a hawkish choice. Concerns over inflation, potential government shutdown, and mixed earnings reports also weighed on the market. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all saw declines.
Rupee at Nadir But RBI Keeps it from Cliff Edge
The Indian rupee faced a turbulent Friday, marking a grave closing low and inching closer to 92 against the dollar. However, the Reserve Bank of India’s prompt measures acted as a safety net, preventing it from breaching this crucial milestone before the weekend’s budget.