Oil Price Today (April 2): Oil jumps 5% to cross $106/barrel after Trump’s comments erase de-escalation hopes
Oil prices have jumped back above $106 a barrel. President Donald Trump’s speech revived fears of more conflict in the Middle East. This comes after earlier hopes for peace had briefly lowered prices. Experts believe oil prices will stay high due to damage and risks. The situation suggests continued volatility in the short term.
ETMarkets Smart Talk | FII comeback will be key trigger for next rally in Indian markets: Saibal Ghosh
Foreign investor inflows are expected to fuel the next market surge. India’s long-term growth story remains strong despite recent volatility. A cooling of global AI hype could draw foreign funds back. Investors should focus on domestic growth, particularly banking and financial services. Gold offers a hedge against uncertainty, with structural allocation advised long-term.
Positive Breakout: These 10 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs
In the Nifty200 pack, 10 stocks’ closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on April 1, 2026, 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 […]
India doubles down on curbing rupee speculation after initial steps fall short
The Reserve Bank of India has intensified its crackdown on rupee speculation, now targeting corporate arbitrage after initial measures on banks proved insufficient. New rules prevent banks from offering rupee non-deliverable forwards and bar companies from rebooking cancelled forward contracts, aiming to curb currency volatility amid geopolitical concerns.
US Stock Market | Wall Street ends higher on speculation about end to Iran war
Wall Street surged as President Trump hinted at a swift end to Middle East conflict, boosting tech giants like Alphabet. Investors are optimistic about de-escalation, despite ongoing inflation fears and mixed economic data. SpaceX’s IPO filing and positive drug approvals also fueled market gains, though Nike saw a significant drop.
Global market today | Asian stocks rise on hopes Iran war nearing end
Asian markets are rallying as investors anticipate an end to the Iran conflict. Hopes for de-escalation are boosting stocks and lowering oil prices. President Trump is set to address the nation, with expectations of reduced US military action. This shift in sentiment is driving a risk-on mood across global markets, suggesting a positive outlook for […]
Bulls take stage as markets hope it’s curtains on war
Indian stock markets saw a significant rebound on Wednesday. Hopes for peace in West Asia and falling oil prices boosted investor sentiment. The NSE Nifty and BSE Sensex climbed substantially. While markets experienced a strong rally, some gains were pared by the close. Investors remain cautious as geopolitical signals shift. Sectoral indices across the board […]
No need for a rate hike unless inflation spikes: Economists
Bank economists have told the Reserve Bank of India that there is no immediate need to raise the repo rate or change the monetary policy stance. This advice is based on inflation remaining within the central bank’s tolerance band. The RBI has alternative tools to manage currency pressures.
FY27 Outlook: Geopolitical pressure and AI disruption set to reshape India Inc
Corporate India faces heightened uncertainty entering fiscal year 2026-27 due to geopolitical tensions and AI disruption. Sectors like banking anticipate gradual NIM recovery, while FMCG expects better earnings visibility. The IT sector grapples with AI concerns, and oil prices present a mixed outlook for the oil and gas industry.
Real GDP growth may slow on costly crude: Credit rating agencies
Icra projected GDP growth at 6.5% in FY27, assuming average crude price remains in excess of $85 a barrel this year, while Care Ratings projected a similar growth on higher average fuel-price assumptions-at $100 per barrel. However, Crisil expects robust balance sheet structures to provide sufficient undergirding against credit risks for an overwhelming percentage of […]