Oil rises after US launches fresh strikes against Iran
Oil prices increased on Thursday following new U.S. strikes against Iran. These actions have diminished hopes for peace and the Strait of Hormuz reopening. Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude futures saw notable gains in early trading. Shipowners are expected to adopt a more cautious approach to voyages through the strait. Insurance providers are reviewing […]
Gold dips as Mideast hostilities revive inflation concerns
Gold prices experienced a decline on Thursday after recent drops. Renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran fueled inflation worries. Higher interest rate expectations also pressured the non-yielding precious metal. Central banks worldwide are monitoring inflation and economic growth forecasts. Other precious metals like silver, platinum, and palladium saw mixed movements.
Rupee, stocks reel as Trump signals end of Iran truce
Indian stocks and the rupee experienced a significant decline on Wednesday. This market downturn followed fresh US strikes on Iran and rising oil prices. The country’s volatility index surged, reflecting increased trader risk perception. Bond yields climbed the most in over three months, while the rupee ended as the continent’s worst performer. Analysts suggest market […]
TCS braces for muted June quarter; AI outlook and deal pipeline in focus
Tata Consultancy Services anticipates slower revenue and profit growth for June 2026 quarter. Client decision cycles are elongating, impacting project ramp-ups and growth rates. Revenue is expected to remain flat sequentially, marking a continued trend. A weaker rupee may offer some support to rupee-denominated financials. Investors will monitor artificial intelligence initiatives and deal scalability trends.
Domestic prop trading firms face higher funding costs under RBI’s new rules
New Reserve Bank of India lending rules increase funding costs for local proprietary traders. These changes require 100% collateral for bank guarantees, impacting domestic firms significantly. Foreign trading majors, however, can access cheaper overseas funding sources. This situation may allow foreign firms to capture a larger domestic market share. Domestic traders face a disadvantage compared […]
Gold, silver extend losses amid Middle East tensions; Fed minutes in focus
Gold and silver prices declined significantly in Mumbai trading on Wednesday. This retreat followed global bullion market weakness and US President Donald Trump’s comments. Crude oil prices surged, stoking inflationary concerns and impacting investor sentiment. Analysts noted that rising inflation and a stronger US dollar reduced gold and silver’s appeal. Investors now await US Federal […]
Axis Bank loses three senior executives amid leadership reshuffle
Axis Bank has seen three senior executives resign from their positions. These departures add to a significant reshuffling occurring within private sector lenders. Anil Agarwal and Vikas Shinde, long-serving executives, have left the bank. Jimmy Tavadia, group head of trading, also resigned from his role. These changes coincide with the lender reorganizing key corporate banking […]
Credit cards lose ground as small-ticket personal loans gain traction: CIBIL
Credit cards now hold 38% of unsecured credit, down from 56% in 2016. Small personal loans under fifty thousand rupees have gained significant market share. Card balances remain stable at fifteen to sixteen percent of total consumption credit. Delinquency data shows risk spilling across various credit products. Occasional card users exhibit low delinquency rates across […]
Nvidia’s slide sends valuation back to pre-AI boom levels
Nvidia’s stock has experienced a substantial market value decline recently. This chipmaker’s shares are now trading at their lowest valuation since early 2019. Investors are shifting their focus to memory and storage semiconductor manufacturers. Analysts are raising profit estimates for Nvidia’s upcoming quarters. The company’s consistent performance suggests it is currently undervalued.
India’s US Treasury holding hits a 6-year low amid gold push
India’s US Treasury holdings dropped to $181 billion in April. This reduction reflects a strategic shift in foreign asset diversification by the Reserve Bank of India. The central bank significantly increased its gold reserves to 881 metric tonnes. Gold offers a stable reserve asset, unaffected by geopolitical stresses. This move aligns with a global trend […]