What’s The ‘Froth’ In Small and Mid-Cap Stocks?
What’s The ‘Froth’ In Small and Mid-Cap Stocks?
The preceding fortnight proved to be exceptionally challenging for the broader markets, which had enjoyed a strong rally over the past year.
Back To The ‘All is Well’ Feeling
Back To The ‘All is Well’ Feeling
Market Watch
An intriguing development has unfolded with the USD 8.5 billion merger between Reliance Industries’ arm Viacom 18 and The Walt Disney Company’s Star India.
Gold Glitters Amid a Narrow Range Trading
Gold Glitters Amid a Narrow Range Trading
Commodity Market Watch
Brent crude futures saw a modest decline of 13 cents to USD 81.91 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude dropped 11 cents to USD 78.04 a barrel.
Can Global Equities Sustain the February Momentum?
Can Global Equities Sustain the February Momentum?
Global Market Watch
The Bank of Japan maintained its supportive monetary policy stance. Governor Kazuo Ueda indicated it was premature to declare the 2 per cent inflation target sustainably achieved, emphasising the importance of wage growth alongside price increases before considering policy changes.
Oil & Gas Smoothens Market Performance
Oil & Gas Smoothens Market Performance
Market Watch
During the initial week of the fortnight, domestic indices experienced fluctuations, mostly marked by declines, signalling a lack of investor confidence.
Global Equities Advance Amid A Steady Stand from Federal Reserve
Global Equities Advance Amid A Steady Stand from Federal Reserve
Global Market Watch
In the past fortnight, the focus was on the Federal Reserve, as the market closely monitored the prospects of future monetary policy decisions
Oil Trades with Volatility, While Gold Regains Lost Ground
Oil Trades with Volatility, While Gold Regains Lost Ground
Commodity Market Watch
The complex dynamics of economic signals, central bank strategies, and geopolitical developments are expected to keep commodity investors vigilant, steering through a period of uncertainty in the coming weeks.
Interim Budget Keeps Markets Buoyant
Interim Budget Keeps Markets Buoyant
The power and metal sectors have experienced robust gains, thanks to the sectoral boost provided in the budget
Global Equities Witness a Bumpy Ride in January
Global Equities Witness a Bumpy Ride in January
In the first month of 2024, markets have exhibited a rather muted and somewhat volatile performance, despite experiencing an uptick.
In the first month of 2024, markets have exhibited a rather muted and somewhat volatile performance, despite experiencing an uptick. This trend isn't entirely unexpected, given the robust rally seen in the final weeks of 2023, during which the S&P 500 surged more than 15 per cent from late October to December.
Oil and Gold Gain Traction as Commodity Traders Gauge Data Numbers
Oil and Gold Gain Traction as Commodity Traders Gauge Data Numbers
"Commodity markets around the world saw shifts in risk attitudes, keeping a close eye on inflation updates from the U.S. and China amidst rising geopolitical unrest in the Middle East. "
In the past fortnight, the U.S Dollar Index showed erratic movements, swinging between ups and downs as investors anticipated hints of U.S. inflation easing.
A Fortnight of Fluctuations: Oil & Gas and IT Sectors Rise Amid Market Volatility
A Fortnight of Fluctuations: Oil & Gas and IT Sectors Rise Amid Market Volatility
Over the last fortnight, Indian benchmark indices have experienced a roller-coaster ride, driven by factors such as quarterly earnings announcements, a rally in the IT sector, and substantial selling by foreign institutional investors (FIIs).
New Year Brings New Directions Among Global Equities
New Year Brings New Directions Among Global Equities
The year 2023 has concluded, marking the end of the stock market's impressive winning streak.
The first trading week of 2024 witnessed a decline in stocks, accompanied by an increase in interest rates, putting an end to the nine-week winning streak of the S&P 500. Given the significant upward surge over the past few months, it is understandable that the markets are now pausing for a breath.