Markets are entering a crucial week, with the U.S. Federal Reserve, Big Tech earnings and rising oil prices all in focus.

Fed meet, AI earnings & $100 oil: Markets face crucial week

Global oil giants are set to report their strongest quarterly profits since the energy market shock, driven by higher crude prices and resilient demand. But as earnings soar, the industry is once again facing political pressure and renewed scrutiny over windfall gains, energy costs, and calls for tougher regulation.


Oil rally delivers bumper profits, sparks fresh scrutiny of big oil

Iran-US deal hopes are shaking global markets. Investors are betting that progress in talks could ease sanctions, restore oil flows and reduce geopolitical risks across the Middle East. As optimism grows, Wall Street futures have climbed while crude prices have fallen sharply.

U.S.-Iran Peace Deal: Markets Bet On Iran Deal As Crude Tumbles, Bitcoin Jumps 

After months of relentless gains, Wall Street may be heading into its toughest test yet. With geopolitical risks, inflation concerns and a record-breaking IPO all converging at once, investors are bracing for a volatile week across global financial markets.

Markets Face Multiple Risks at Once 

The Indian stock market witnessed a highly volatile week but managed a resilient finish. After facing downward pressure in the initial sessions, benchmark indices rebounded by the weekend.


What Moved Indian Markets This Week?

Market Manipulation Allegations Have Resurfaced After Traders Placed $430 Million on Crude Price Fall on Tuesday. Those Wagers Came Just Minutes Ahead of President Trump’s Iran Ceasefire Extension Announcement.

$430 Million Bets Just Before Truce Extension

Indian markets remained volatile this week, as investors watched global crude oil prices and the broader economic fallout from the conflict in West Asia. Take a look at this next report to find out what moved Indian stocks and for cues to watch in the following week.


India’s semiconductor market is projected to reach $300 billion, with estimates suggesting nearly sixfold growth by 2035.

The surge reflects rising demand for chips across sectors including electronics, automotive and digital infrastructure, as India pushes to strengthen its domestic manufacturing ecosystem.

The growth outlook highlights India’s ambition to become a key player in the global semiconductor supply chain.


India Semiconductor Market Set to Hit $300 Billion, Projected Sixfold Growth by 2035 | WION

Memecoins have taken a beating recently, with prices plummeting across major tokens. Many traders expected a temporary dip, but the market now appears closer to a “no-return phase”, signaling a deeper downturn. This video analyzes the current memecoin market trends, potential risks, and what traders should watch for next.

MemeCoin Crash: Memecoin Market Collapse? What Traders Need to Know

Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has raised $20 billion through bond markets to fund its AI expansion and technological growth initiatives. The move highlights the growing investment focus on artificial intelligence and the company’s commitment to advancing AI capabilities.

Google Taps Debt Markets to Fund AI Growth | Alphabet Raises $20 BN via Bonds 

Global stock markets rebounded after a week of losses as investors responded to bargain buying and stabilising economic signals. However, sentiment remains cautious amid uncertainty over potential future tariff actions under US President Donald Trump.


Global Markets Rebound After Weekly Losses, Cautious Over Future Trump Tariff Risks | WION

Global markets remained mixed on January 15, 2026, with U.S. tech stocks dragging indices lower amid China chip curbs, while European benchmarks hit records on defensive sectors. Commodities shone as safe havens, with gold and silver near records despite minor pullbacks. 

Markets Dip on Tech Selloff, Gold & Silver Shine Near Records

Silver prices have surged to record highs, crossing the 79-dollar-per-ounce mark for the first time. Industrial demand and supply concerns have propelled silver to new historic highs.


Global Silver Market Faces Multi-Year Deficit

Gold prices surged 1.2% to a new record high of $4,530 per ounce, extending the rally in precious metals. Silver also jumped past $75 per ounce for the first time ever, marking another all-time high for the sector as investors move into safe-haven assets.

Gold-Silver On Record Breaking Spree: Silver Tops $75/Oz for First Time

Gold prices surged 1.2% to a new record high of $4,530 per ounce, extending the rally in precious metals. Silver also jumped past $75 per ounce for the first time ever, marking another all-time high for the sector as investors move into safe-haven assets.


Stocks and oil set a positive tone at the start of December, while gold, dollar and crypto were on the backfoot. Despite an identical monetary boost, stocks pulled ahead of bitcoin & gold. Still, bets of a federal reserve rate cut limited the losses in those assets. The first week of December saw oil pull ahead of other assets. Benchmark brent crude rose to a two-week high on Friday, ending the week with a gain of 2.5 percent. Geopolitical uncertainty on limited supplies from Russia and Venezuela drove crude bets last week. The expected fed rate cut in the coming week pushed the dollar lower and treasuries to mark their worst week since June. Despite easing bets, gold ended the week with a loss. Bitcoin extended its losses, with analysts doubling down on "Crypto winter" bets.

Investors Stay Cautious Ahead of Fed’s 2026 Outlook

Donald Trump’s net worth has fallen by $1.1 billion, dropping from $7.3B to $6.2B, as the value of his crypto-linked business ventures collapses. Shares of Trump Media and Technology Group, trading under ticker DJT, have plunged to $10.18, down more than 76% from January’s $43.31 peak. The downturn coincides with major losses in Trump-connected cryptocurrency projects, including World Liberty Financial ($WLFI). The token has dropped from $0.31 at launch to $0.158, cutting billions from the project’s paper valuation. Yet while retail investors and Trump supporters have suffered steep losses, the Trump family retained 22.5 billion tokens through DT Marks DEFI LLC and continues to control nearly 115 million DJT shares held in a trust.


Trump Lost $1.1 Billion in Crypto Crash, but Supporters Lost More | Explained

The Indian Rupee plunged past ₹89 per US Dollar for the first time, hitting a historic low. Traders cite insufficient RBI intervention, a rising trade deficit, and delayed US trade agreements as key reasons. Foreign portfolio outflows and high import demand added pressure. Watch this video to understand why the rupee weakened so sharply, its impact on markets, and what experts expect next.

Rupee’s 89/$ Shock: What Led to the Collapse and RBI’s Reversal

S&P data reveals that the UK’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 50.5 in November, signaling a slowdown in manufacturing activity.


S&P Data Says UK's PMI Drops to 50.5 in November

Markets extended their weekly losses as investors grew increasingly cautious about elevated tech valuations. Concerns over slowing growth, tighter financial conditions, and profit-taking in major technology stocks contributed to broad declines. Analysts warn that volatility may persist as investors reassess risk appetite and await further economic and earnings signals.

Weekly Losses Continue Amid Concerns Over Tech Valuations 

Global investment bank Morgan Stanley predicts that India’s benchmark Sensex could surpass the 100,000-point mark by December 2026, driven by strong corporate earnings, economic growth, and investor optimism. Analysts highlight robust sectors such as technology, finance, and infrastructure as key drivers. The forecast reflects growing confidence in India’s equity market, attracting domestic and international investors alike.


Morgan Stanley Predicts Sensex to Cross 100K Points in Dec 2026

After months of bliss, financial markets have started to turn extremely volatile. After the crash on friday last week, a subsequent reversal this week saw markets oscillate between gains and losses. Six days of volatility across assets show a deeper anxiety taking hold amidst credit fragility fears.

Global Markets & Economic Health Check (Oct 13 Week)

'Uptober' trading has started with a bang after positive moves across the board last month. Global stocks along with Wall Street shares repeatedly hit fresh record highs despite the vaired risks in September. Cryptos were not left behind, with Bitcoin reversing an early setback to recover and edge towards its record high set in August. On the other hand, safe haven demand pushed gold to become a big winner. October is predicted to be broadly similar, with a few tinkering on the edges in trade moves. 

Global Stocks Hit Fresh Record Highs Despite Risks In September

Not Just in Europe, Tesla Is Losing Its Shine in the U.S., Too. Tesla's U.S. Market Share Dropped in August to the Lowest Since 2017 as Competition Heats Up. Consumers Opted for Electric Vehicles From an Expanding Pool of Competitors Rather Than the Company's Aging Lineup.

Tesla's U.S. market share falls to lowest since 2017

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