Santosh Rao sees market rotation, not a Santa rally at year-end

US President Trump’s optimistic inflation comments contrast with consumer affordability concerns. While markets anticipate policy support and potential Fed easing, a stagflationary scenario remains a risk. Looking ahead to 2026, fiscal incentives and political compulsions are expected to drive economic momentum.

Gold, silver ease as investors book profits

Fed Governor Christopher Waller, on the short list to succeed Chair Jerome Powell next year and scheduled to be interviewed for the job by U.S. President Donald Trump later in the day, said he would “absolutely” defend the central bank’s independence if it were challenged.

Tata Power set to tap market with Rs 2,000-cr bond issue

Tata Power is set to raise ₹2,000 crore through a bond sale. This funding will support debt refinancing, renewable energy investments, and general corporate needs. The company will issue two securities, raising ₹1,000 crore each in three and five-year non-convertible bonds. This move marks Tata Power’s return to the bond market after over two years.

Asian stocks decline as traders retreat from tech

Asian markets opened lower mirroring losses in the US. Global investors adopted a risk-off approach. Technology stocks faced significant selling pressure. This sentiment impacted cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. However, US futures showed a slight uptick. Concerns over AI company valuations and infrastructure spending are growing. This led to a rise in Treasury yields for longer maturities. […]

Can new acquisitions and capex drive Samvardhana stock to new highs?

Samvardhana Motherson International’s shares surged to a 52-week high, driven by anticipated revenue growth and margin expansion. The auto ancillary firm is investing heavily in new facilities and acquisitions, bolstering its order book and positioning for long-term industry consolidation and EV transition benefits.