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US Stock Market: Jobs data, AI earnings to test Wall Street rally amid inflation risks loom
Investors are closely watching the U.S. jobs report and Broadcom's earnings this week amid concerns that persistent inflation and potential interest rate hikes could derail the strong equity rally. While AI enthusiasm fueled recent gains, economic data and Fed policy expectations remain key drivers for market direction.
Gold price today: Rate drops on MCX amid stronger dollar, higher oil prices; experts highlight key levels to watch
Gold price today: Rate dropped on MCX amid a stronger dollar and higher oil prices. The dollar index rose by about 0.20%, making greenback-denominated gold expensive for buyers in other currencies. Crude oil prices jumped by over 2% amid persistent uncertainty over a US-Iran deal.
The only 'bearish' stance on IndiGo after Q4 results even as 80% analysts say 'buy'
Investec retained its 'Sell' rating and ₹4,050 target price on IndiGo. The brokerage said FY26 was impacted by capacity constraints, Middle East-related disruptions, elevated aviation fuel costs and rupee depreciation. It expects earnings pressure to continue in the first half of FY27, citing modest capacity growth guidance and persistent cost headwinds.
Volume surge lifts Asian Paints out of slump; margin peak raises caution
Asian Paints posted a 12-quarter high volume growth of 12.4% in Q4FY26, signalling a demand revival after a bruising period of competition and pricing wars. But rising raw material costs, persistent competitive intensity, and rich valuations mean FY27 remains a high-stakes year for the paints giant.
Primary market to pick up as CMR Green, Hexagon Nutrition to launch IPOs
The primary market will see some activity next week, with two companies - CMR Green Technologies and Hexagon Nutrition - slated to launch their initial public offerings (IPOs) collectively valued at nearly Rs 770 crore. As both the issues are entirely offer for sale (OFS), the companies will not receive any proceeds from the public offerings, with the entire amount going to the selling shareholders. The upcoming offerings come at a time when the primary market has witnessed subdued activity amid persistent market volatility and global uncertainties. Although several companies have received regulatory clearances in recent weeks, many have deferred their listing plans due to uncertain market conditions. So far in 2026, around 20 companies, including Fractal Analytics, Shadowfax Technologies and Bharat Coking Coal, have tapped the capital markets through main-board initial public offerings. The IPO of CMR Green Technologies, a non-ferrous metal recycler, will open for public subscript
Zerodha's Nithin Kamath Explains Why Hindware-Google Verdict Matters For Businesses, Startups
Kamath noted that keyword bidding on brand names has been a persistent challenge for businesses, including his own company.
INR appreciates near three-week high as oil retreats on ceasefire talks
The Indian rupee appreciated 53 paise to close at 95.05 (provisional) against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, as renewed optimism over the peace deal between the US and Iran boosted market sentiments. The domestic currency gained momentum near a three week high on an overnight decline in crude oil prices and a fall in the US dollar, after the US and Iran reached an understanding to extend the ceasefire for another 60 days although Trumps approval on the same is awaited. On Thursday, the US and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran's nuclear programme. Meanwhile, BSE Sensex closed about 1.4% down at 74,775.7 on Friday, extending losses for a third session, restricting upside in the counter as investors remained cautious amid ongoing FII outflows, persistent geopolitical uncertainty and weaker-than-normal monsoon forecasts that could impact inflation.
Why stock market crashed today? Sensex sinks 1,100 points, Nifty below 23,550. 3 key factors
Indian stock markets experienced a sharp decline on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty falling significantly due to persistent FII selling and other concerns. Key factors contributing to the downturn included uncertainties surrounding an Iran-US peace deal and the India Meteorological Department's prediction of an 11-year low rainfall in 2026.
NZ dollar climbs as RBNZ indicates need to increase OCR sooner and by more than envisaged
The New Zealand dollar firmed up on Wednesday after the central bank left OCR rates unchanged and signaled possibility of further rate hikes in futures. The OCR will most likely need to increase sooner and by more than envisaged in the February Monetary Policy Statement, RBNZ said in the statement. The pace of OCR increases will depend on the relative influence of persistent wage- and price-setting behaviour versus weaker economic activity on medium-term inflation pressures, it further noted. The Committee remains focused on ensuring that increased costs do not lead to elevated inflation over the medium term, while avoiding unnecessary economic volatility. The central bank also noted that New Zealands trading partners are expected to see weaker growth and higher inflation as global economic backdrop remains uncertain. Reserve Bank of New Zealand kept its official cash rate unchanged at 2.25% as expected. New Zealand dollar climbed 0.70% to around $0.587 this morning.
FPIs criticise govt and RBI as rupee slide and shrinking returns trigger exits
At a conference in Hong Kong last week, several foreign portfolio investors said the rupee’s persistent depreciation was making them reluctant to increase exposure to Indian assets. But the issue runs deeper than just currency weakness, experts told Mint.
Persistent Systems and Kong announces strategic partnership to scale enterprise AI adoption
Persistent Systems and Kong, a leading developer of API and AI connectivity, today announced a strategic partnership to help enterprises implement the control layer required to scale AI securely and reliably. Persistent is uniquely positioned as Kong's global systems integration partner, combining its engineering-led approach with Kong's unified API and AI connectivity platform to simplify integration, strengthen governance and accelerate enterprise AI adoption.
Gold, silver may remain rangebound as US-Iran talks near key stage
Gold prices are likely to remain range-bound in the coming week as traders await more clarity on the evolving US-Iran negotiations, while silver is expected to retain a positive bias amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty and elevated energy rates, analysts said. Apart from geopolitical developments, investors will also track US housing data, GDP numbers, consumer confidence readings and Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) inflation data for further clues on the Federal Reserve's policy outlook, they added. "Gold price momentum next week looks sideways, while silver still looks positive as focus will again be on the peace negotiations between the US and Iran to end the war," said Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services Ltd. Domestic futures markets will remain closed during the morning session on Thursday for Bakri Id. Gold futures rose marginally to close the previous week at Rs 1.58 lakh per 10 grams, while silver edged lower ..