What made Putin sell 22,000 kg gold from Russia this year?

Russia’s central bank has sold 21.8 tonnes or 22,000 kilograms of gold so far in 2026 to help fund the country’s widening budget deficit, which had reached $61.2 billion by the end of March, a Kitco report said, citing Russian and Ukrainian news.

US stocks close lower on fading hopes for quick Iran deal, mixed quarterly earnings

U.S. stocks declined amid escalating Iran war concerns and mixed earnings. Hopes for a swift resolution dimmed as Iran tightened control over the Strait of Hormuz and reported air defense activations. Investors also reacted to AI disruption fears in the software sector, with IBM and ServiceNow shares falling, while Texas Instruments surged on positive forecasts.

Worst of market uncertainty likely behind us: Trideep Bhattacharya

Markets are showing cautious optimism, recovering from recent lows as investors believe the worst of war-related uncertainty may be behind us. Edelweiss AMC suggests a gradual normalization by April, but warns of economic risks if oil prices remain elevated. Midcaps and smallcaps are regaining investor interest due to attractive valuations.

Negative Breakout: These 7 stocks cross below their 200 DMAs

In the Nifty500 pack, seven stocks’ close prices crossed below their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on April 22, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data. Trading below the 200 DMA is considered a negative signal because it indicates that the stock’s price is below its long-term trend line. The 200 DMA is used as a […]