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Govt bonds walk tightrope on steady oil price, shaky US-Iran truce
Traders said Indian debt markets still face rate risks from El Niño's potential impact on inflation and growth and elevated global yields after a hawkish US Federal Reserve commentary
Kevin Warsh is no hawk and Fed rate hikes look unlikely: Julius Baer
Mark Matthews, Head of Research Asia at Bank Julius Baer, expects crude oil to fall to $60 per barrel by next year. However, he said strong earnings growth in the US, driven by artificial intelligence investments, continues to attract global capital, limiting the appeal of India for international investors in the near term.
IT nightmare on loop, Accenture's 20% fall highlights AI disruption
Indian tech stocks experienced a sharp decline Friday, mirroring a significant drop in global IT giant Accenture due to weaker-than-expected revenue and order forecasts. The Nifty IT index plunged over 6%, with major players like Infosys and TCS seeing substantial losses. Analysts suggest valuations are now attractive but future growth remains uncertain amid AI advancements, advising caution for investors.
Market snaps five-day rally as IT rout drags Nifty below 24,050
The domestic equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Friday, snapping a five-session winning streak. The Nifty slipped below the 24,050 mark as a steep sell-off in IT stocks weighed on sentiment. Technology shares came under pressure after Accenture trimmed its revenue growth guidance and flagged weak demand visibility, raising concerns about global IT spending. Healthcare and pharma stocks, however, bucked the broader weakness. Investor sentiment was further affected by continued FII selling, weak global cues and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Profit booking following the recent market rally also added to the downside pressure.
Lower oil prices and NRI inflows could change India's macro outlook: Nomura
Robert Subbaraman, Head of Global Macro Research at Nomura Singapore, expects lower oil prices to ease inflation pressures, support growth and strengthen the rupee, while maintaining a Fed-on-hold view despite rising risks of a US rate hike.
Defence shares gain momentum on strong production and growth outlook
Indian defence stocks surged as the government announced a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in defence production for fiscal 2026, a 15.6% increase from the previous year. This growth, driven by policy push and rising global demand, has led to a strong rally in defence companies and the Nifty Defence Index, which is up 23% year-to-date.
All eyes on Kevin Warsh: Will the new US Fed Chair set the tone for rate cuts?
The Federal Reserve, under new Chair Kevin Warsh, starts a two-day meeting on June 16, likely keeping rates unchanged. Investors are focused on inflation and growth outlooks, with mixed economic data and easing oil supply concerns potentially influencing future policy decisions.
Nifty at 25,000 could be a profit-booking opportunity: Rahul Arora
Rahul Arora, CEO of Ashika Institutional Equities remains selective on consumer stocks, favouring Britannia, Tata Consumer and Nestle, while preferring Eternal over Swiggy in the internet space due to stronger growth prospects and lower losses.
Carnival Time! Auto cos on a roll as demand stays strong
Indian auto sales experienced robust double-digit growth in May, with passenger vehicles up 27% and two-wheelers by 31%. This surge, driven by a favorable base effect, GST rate cuts, and easier financing, saw record May sales for passenger vehicles, three-wheelers, and two-wheelers, despite global economic uncertainties.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday
Indian equities rallied sharply as an interim US-Iran peace framework eased geopolitical concerns and pushed oil prices lower. Improved inflation and interest-rate expectations lifted sentiment, helping Sensex and Nifty gain nearly 1%, while broader markets, global equities and risk assets also advanced.
Wall Street week ahead: Spotlight on Federal Reserve rate decision, retail sales, Middle East, G7 summit
Market participants will be looking for signals on how the new Fed chief Kevin Warsh intends to tackle lingering inflation concerns while balancing economic growth
Mcap of 8 most valued firms surges by ₹1.90 trn, ICICI Bank shines
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 1.90 lakh crore last week, with ICICI Bank stealing the show, in tandem with a rally in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,284.61 points, or 1.73 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 256.2 points, or 1 per cent. "Indian equity markets ended a volatile week on a strong note, snapping a two-week losing streak amid improving global sentiment and supportive measures from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aimed at attracting foreign currency inflows," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Investor confidence improved on optimism surrounding a potential USIran peace deal, which raised hopes of easing geopolitical tensions and stabilising energy markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)