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Crude oil prices fall up to 2%, head for weekly losses as Hormuz supply fears ease
Global crude oil prices fell sharply on Friday, with Brent slipping below $75 a barrel, as fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz eased despite fresh Middle East tensions. Brent dropped over 1% to $74
Commodity prices are a leading indicator of inflation and industrial demand. Rising input costs squeeze margins while falling prices boost downstream sectors.
Global Market: US revises 2026 first-quarter GDP growth up to 2.1%
The US economy showed stronger growth than initially thought in the first quarter, reaching an annual rate of 2. This upward revision was largely due to a decrease in imports, which positively impacts GDP calculations
AI breakthroughs are reshaping labor markets, business models, and competitive moats. The companies that integrate AI fastest may define the next decade of market leadership.
Global Market Today: Asian stocks decline led by tech, oil holds steady
Asian markets saw a dip, led by a pullback in heavyweight chip stocks after a strong rally. US futures remained steady following a volatile session on Wall Street, where tech giants like Apple experienced significant declines
Indian market movements directly impact portfolio valuations and SIP returns for millions of investors. Sector rotation signals where smart money is heading next.
RBI nudges banks to offer better forex rates to retail customers
The Reserve Bank of India is pushing banks to offer better foreign exchange rates for individuals and small businesses. A new platform allows direct trading at inter-bank rates, aiming to eliminate the higher mark-ups previously charged
Central bank rate decisions ripple through every asset class -- from loan EMIs to stock valuations to currency movements. Even a pause signals something.
RBI opens term money market to AIFIs, housing finance companies
The Reserve Bank of India has opened the term money market to All India Financial Institutions and housing finance companies, allowing them to borrow and lend. Prudential borrowing limits for primary dealers have also been significantly increased
Central bank rate decisions ripple through every asset class -- from loan EMIs to stock valuations to currency movements. Even a pause signals something.
Binance to suspend crypto services in several EU countries
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said Thursday it will suspend services in several European countries from next week as it has been unable secure regulatory approval to operate in the European Union. Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exch...
Crypto price action reflects global liquidity and risk appetite. Institutional adoption continues to blur the line between digital assets and traditional finance.
Copper rebounds on bargain hunting amid softer dollar, firmer risk appetite
Copper prices saw a rebound on Thursday, recovering from recent losses as investors seized bargain opportunities. A weaker dollar and a positive sentiment in broader financial markets, buoyed by strong tech earnings, also contributed to the uptick
Central bank rate decisions ripple through every asset class -- from loan EMIs to stock valuations to currency movements. Even a pause signals something.
Gold Loans Emerge As Fastest-Growing Retail Credit Segment; Portfolio Seen Touching Rs 25 Lakh Crore By FY28
The Reserve Bank of India has also moved to tighten oversight of the sector. In June 2025, the central bank introduced stricter guidelines governing gold-backed lending
As the world's fastest-growing major economy, India's policy moves set the tone for emerging market capital flows and domestic consumption trends.
Bitcoin slides toward $61,000 as profit booking and cautious sentiment weigh on crypto markets
Bitcoin slipped towards the $61,000 level as profit booking and cautious sentiment weighed on crypto markets. Broader weakness across major tokens reflected risk aversion, although analysts noted continued institutional participation and long-term...
Crypto price action reflects global liquidity and risk appetite. Institutional adoption continues to blur the line between digital assets and traditional finance.
Commodity correction offers buying opportunity; defence, banking remain long-term bets: Dharmesh Kant
Market expert Dharmesh Kant sees commodity corrections as buying opportunities, with the broader cycle intact due to global demand and India's growth. He highlights strong fundamentals for metals like copper and aluminum, and silver's industrial d...
Indian market movements directly impact portfolio valuations and SIP returns for millions of investors. Sector rotation signals where smart money is heading next.
Manappuram Finance, Muthoot Finance, other gold financier stocks drop up to 3%. Here's why
Shares of gold financiers declined as a sharp fall in gold prices and a stronger US dollar weighed on sentiment. Expectations of further US Federal Reserve rate hikes pressured bullion, raising concerns over collateral values and loan demand for g...
Indian market movements directly impact portfolio valuations and SIP returns for millions of investors. Sector rotation signals where smart money is heading next.
Japan's super-long bonds briefly change course to fall after weak auction
Japan's long-dated bond market saw a dip Friday after a 20-year bond auction attracted weak investor interest. Concerns over increased government spending, particularly a substantial new growth strategy, weighed on demand
Political shifts can rewrite regulatory frameworks, trade agreements, and fiscal priorities. Markets price in policy changes before they become law.
Gold Sinks Below $4,000 To Lowest Price Since November 2025
Gold posted double-digit gains for each of the last three years, more than doubling in price as central banks, money managers and retail investors all piled into the trade
Commodity prices are a leading indicator of inflation and industrial demand. Rising input costs squeeze margins while falling prices boost downstream sectors.
Airfares May Rise 25% As Jet Fuel Crack Spread May Cross $50: Report
This second factor is reflected in the jet fuel "crack spread"--a measure of the difference in price between crude oil and the fuel products that are refined from it, the report said
Commodity prices are a leading indicator of inflation and industrial demand. Rising input costs squeeze margins while falling prices boost downstream sectors.
RBI intervention steadies rupee, governor's rate comment pulls down hedging costs
The Indian rupee showed resilience on Wednesday, recovering from earlier dips, a relief attributed to possible central bank measures. Concurrently, the Reserve Bank of India governor's remarks on interest rate hikes being 'premature' led to a nota...
Central bank rate decisions ripple through every asset class -- from loan EMIs to stock valuations to currency movements. Even a pause signals something.
Bitcoin falls to $62,600 as investors trim risk exposure after AI stock selloff; technical indicators signal caution
Bitcoin slipped to around $62,600, extending losses amid a broader selloff in AI and technology stocks that triggered risk-off sentiment. ETF outflows, weak liquidity and a hawkish Fed added pressure
Indian market movements directly impact portfolio valuations and SIP returns for millions of investors. Sector rotation signals where smart money is heading next.