A regime change in West Bengal could add 50 basis points to India's GDP, according to market experts. Analysts predict a BJP victory would align state and central policies, triggering industrial growth and boosting stock markets.


BJP in Bengal? What it could mean for stock markets

Markets rally even as the Iran war continues and the death toll continues to climb. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hit record highs as investors bet the conflict may be nearing a deal.

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Markets hit record high, S&P 500 hits 7,000 for first time as Iran war death toll continues to climb

Stock markets and oil prices witnessed intense volatility after U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a five-day moratorium on strikes on Iran's infrastructure. While S&P 500 as well as NASDAQ soared about 3% after Trump's post, their gains faded to 2% as Iranian media denied the claim of talks with U.S. Similarly, crude oil prices also fell by about 10%.


Stock Markets & Oil Prices Rebound After Trump Claims 'Productive' Talks With Iran

Major geopolitical events often trigger sharp reactions in equity markets, but history shows that selling investments during periods of panic may not always work in an investor’s favor.


Cost of War: What It Means for Your Stocks 

The National Stock Exchange and the Bombay Stock Exchange will conduct a full trading session, making this only the second instance since Independence that equity markets will operate on a Sunday. Generally, the stock and commodity markets are closed on weekends.

Union Budget 2026: NSE and BSE to hold rare trading session on Sunday, February 1

Indian stock markets saw extreme swings in 2025. From the biggest single-day crash to sharp rallies driven by the Budget, RBI rate cuts and FII flows, Sensex and Nifty stayed volatile but resilient, ending the year in gains despite heavy foreign selling.

Year-Ender 2025: Top 10 stock market surges and crashes that shook investors this year

With the growth in the number of investors due to increased financial education, the number of people investing in the stock market has increased exponentially in India.

Which region in India has the largest number of stock market investors? NSE reveals

Chinese stocks saw a modest uptick, buoyed by consumer price inflation data that showed a slight increase in July. However, producer prices continued to decline, signalling ongoing weakness in the country’s manufacturing sector.

Asian markets edge higher ahead of key US economic data and trade developments

The US market’s performance reflected mixed reactions to the weekend’s US-EU trade deal and cautious optimism for the upcoming economic data. S&P 500 edging higher to hit its sixth consecutive record close, Nasdaq also closed at a record, while the Dow Jones slipped slightly.

US markets edge higher amid EU trade deal, Fed meeting and earnings season

The US markets rally has been fuelled by retail investors, who are largely ignoring the inflationary pressure on the horizon and uncertainty around tariffs.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq close at record highs after strong jobs market report

Nasdaq 100 hits record high; S&P 500 nears all-time high. Dollar slips; Asian markets stabilise amid easing tensions in West Asia.

Wall Street surges as ceasefire eases tensions, Powell signals patience on rates

The market mood remained cautious as investors monitored potential retaliatory actions from Iran, particularly fears around disruptions to crude supplies via the strategic Strait of Hormuz

Indian equities slip as geopolitical tensions and weak IT sector weigh on sentiment

The Japanese yen fell sharply after the bank of Japan held interest rates steady and delayed its inflation target timeline.

Japanese currency falls as traders pare back rate hike bets

JPMorgan warns of tough year ahead for emerging markets in 2025

What were the trading trends in markets this morning? Today, the tech-driven upswing on wall street extended through to Asia, driving stock prices higher.

Asian stocks rise tracking tech-fueled rally on wall street

Now, we look at how markets opened this morning. Stocks in Asia sank on fears investors are selling off some of their holdings ahead of a flurry of activity in the days ahead. This includes key economic data, decisions by central banks, and earnings reports from US megacap firms.

Asian shares decline as markets await key events

We look at how markets opened this morning. Stocks began to show signs of life as investors assessed the US Economy's strength against the growing likelihood of interest rate cuts from the federal reserve as early as September.

Stocks show signs of recovery after slump

Despite a tough week, it was a winning may for Wall Street, with each of the major benchmarks registering a sixth positive month in seven.

How markets moved in May

Let's look at how markets opened this morning. Asian stocks rose as US economic data boosted the case for the federal reserve to start cutting interest rates this year. However, that defies a general sell-off on wall street overnight. The world's biggest stock market was hit by a pricing glitch in a session that saw equities fall and bonds rise after economic data signaled a slowdown in momentum.

Pricing glitch in world's biggest stock market for an hour

Indian markets scale new highs | Sensex breaches 75,000

India surpasses Hong Kong, securing the fourth spot in global stock markets

Stock markets are very sensitive to political & economic shifts. The report looks at how Indian markets have responded to the last 6 budget announcements.

How markets react on Budget day | World Business Watch

Indian stock markets hit all-time high a day after BJP's robust show in state elections

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