Concurrent Losers: 13 stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessions

Even as the Sensex posted modest gains during the week ending May 22, 13 BSE 500 stocks declined in every trading session. Afcons Infrastructure and Alok Industries led the losses with 11% declines, while several consumer, metal and industrial stocks also ended lower.

Why West’s crypto rules matter for East’s financial future

The US CLARITY Act addressing legal uncertainty will shape global crypto regulation. Eastern hubs like the UAE and Singapore are moving ahead. India, a leader in crypto adoption, has a historic chance, but must rapidly evolve its domestic framework to attract institutional capital and financial infrastructure.

Oil prices settle higher on slow progress in US-Iran peace talks

Oil prices saw a volatile week as hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal, which would normalize shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, fluctuated. Despite some positive signals from U.S. officials and Pakistani facilitation, significant gaps remain, particularly on uranium stockpiles. Global oil inventories are depleting rapidly due to the disruption, impacting the global economy and […]

UK’s FTSE 100 snaps four-week losing streak as rate hike fears ease

UK’s FTSE 100 index is poised to end a losing streak, buoyed by softer inflation and rising unemployment data that eases pressure for a Bank of England rate hike. Retail sales saw their steepest fall in nearly a year, adding to concerns about consumer spending amid global and domestic challenges.