Oil prices little changed as US-Iran peace efforts hold

Oil prices saw minimal change as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran offered hope for the Strait of Hormuz’s reopening. Despite recent skirmishes, a potential deal is expected to hold, boosting Middle Eastern supply. Gulf producers, including Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, are increasing output, leading to a near-term oil glut and a shift in […]

Global stocks mostly rise as beaten-down tech enjoys bounce

Asian and European stock markets surged Friday, buoyed by a rebound in tech shares and diminished expectations of imminent US interest rate hikes. A weaker-than-anticipated US jobs report eased concerns about aggressive Fed tightening, prompting a recovery in the yen and boosting global investor sentiment. This shift provided a welcome respite for markets, particularly in […]

Europe’s STOXX 600 clocks best week in over a month as rally broadens

European stocks surged to record highs this week, with the STOXX 600 and Germany’s DAX hitting all-time peaks. Investors are betting against an imminent US rate hike, boosting cyclical stocks. Defence shares also climbed amid geopolitical tensions. Signs of easing inflation and a balanced economic outlook in the Eurozone are further supporting the rally, making […]

Why the capital cycle approach is a powerful framework for long-term investing

Edward Chancellor advocates the capital cycle approach, urging investors to focus on industry supply, capital allocation and management quality instead of demand forecasts. He argues disciplined capacity, rational competition and long-term thinking can uncover overlooked opportunities and deliver superior investment returns.

Why the next Bitcoin cycle will be won by investors who understand liquidity

Bitcoin’s next rally is likely to be driven by liquidity, ETF inflows and monetary conditions rather than retail hype, according to Mudrex’s Prateek Gupta. Institutional investors, Fed policy, global money supply and on-chain activity are emerging as the key indicators shaping future price movements.

Concurrent Gainers: 13 stocks gained for 5 days in a row

Despite the Sensex rising just 0.86% over five trading sessions, 13 BSE 500 stocks posted gains every day. Cemindia Projects led with a 19% jump, followed by Choice International, Oberoi Realty and Eternal, highlighting strong stock-specific momentum.