Stocks mixed as oil prices pause climb but yields hover near highs

Global bond yields remain near multi-decade highs as inflation worries persist. Stock markets found scattered relief as oil prices pulled back on Friday. U.S. Treasury yields stayed near their highest levels since 2007 and 2011. Investors anticipate potential interest rate hikes from central banks globally. Major currencies were steady against the dollar, while the yen […]

Rupee hits day’s low against US dollar, recovers on RBI support

The Reserve Bank of India’s interventions prevented the rupee from falling to a new record low. State-run banks sold dollars, and foreign investor inflows aided the currency’s recovery. High oil prices and importer demand put pressure on the rupee throughout the day. Brent crude prices retreated after topping one hundred dollars a barrel. The rupee […]

Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week

Stocks saw a mixed close on Wall Street as oil prices declined after a week of gains. Major indexes experienced losses for the week due to escalating U.S. conflict with Iran. Investors also faced new tariffs and persistent inflation concerns impacting the economy. Bond yields eased, providing some relief to the stock market’s pressure. European […]

Gold edges up as Brent eases, Mideast developments in focus ahead of Fed meet

Gold prices saw a slight increase on Friday as Brent crude oil retreated from highs. Investors are assessing Middle East conflict developments and their inflation implications. They also await the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision next week. Bullion has seen a correction from record highs earlier this year. Elevated oil prices and rising yields […]

Oil falls on report China pushing for end US-Iran war

Crude oil futures prices experienced a significant drop on Friday. Hopes for renewed peace talks between the United States and Iran emerged. Both Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude futures saw substantial weekly gains. Shipping disruptions in key waterways contributed to market volatility. Energy markets remain tight and sensitive to developing geopolitical events.

European shares gain as SAP lifts tech stocks; Middle East on watch

European shares saw a rise on Friday, recovering from previous losses. Investors reacted positively to select corporate earnings reports and oil price concerns. Germany’s DAX index climbed as SAP’s cloud backlog growth exceeded expectations. Higher oil prices did not boost energy stocks due to a drop in Neste’s performance. Policymakers indicated potential interest rate hikes […]

US stocks today: Nasdaq lags on angst over AI spending ahead of earnings reports

U.S. markets closed mixed as the Nasdaq declined on chip stock weakness driven by concerns over heavy AI spending, while the Dow rose and the S&P 500 was nearly flat. Falling oil prices offered support, though geopolitical tensions and tariff developments kept investor sentiment cautious ahead of major tech earnings.

Lohia Corp IPO subscribed 43% on Day 2 so far. Here’s what latest GMP trends indicate

Lohia Corp IPO GMP Day 2: Lohia Corp’s initial public offering is experiencing decent investor interest on its second day. The Rs 1,101 crore maiden issue has been subscribed 43% so far. Retail investors are leading the subscription numbers, booking 80% of their reserved portion. Unlisted shares are trading with a muted grey market premium […]