Investors can expect another wild ride this week. Political changes and important economic data take centre stage. Let’s look at some key cues to watch for next week

US inflation numbers

The release of the U.S. inflation numbers next week will be crucial for an understanding of the state of the economy and possible Fed moves around rate cuts. Fed remarks and inflation statistics could cause market anxiety. As investors react, expect stock prices and bond yields to fluctuate as well.

Performance of the S&amp;P 500

Despite the S&amp;P 500's tremendous gains this year, worries are growing over how concentrated those gains are in growth and tech firms. Relatively high price-to-earnings ratios are unsettling some analysts. Corporate earnings season continues, especially for those navigating economic uncertainties. The earnings report will be closely examined.&nbsp;

U.S. election heats up

Political uncertainty might amplify volatility in markets ahead of the presidential debate and election, particularly in industries like healthcare and energy.

Indian stock market on the rise

Indian stocks continue to defy global slowdown with stock indices touching new highs. After losing $386 billion on the election day, the markets have not only recovered, but touched new highs last week. Prime Minister Modi's oath-taking ceremony is a sign of political stability, but investors remain focused on the country's upcoming budget and monetary policy decisions.

Investors can expect another wild ride this week. Political changes and important economic data take centre stage. Let’s look at some key cues to watch for next week US inflation numbers The release of the U.

Investors can expect another wild ride this week. Political changes and important economic data take centre stage. Let’s look at some key cues to watch for next week US inflation numbers The release of the U.S. inflation numbers next week will be crucial for an understanding of the state of the economy and possible Fed moves around rate cuts. Fed remarks and inflation statistics could cause market anxiety. As investors react, expect stock prices and bond yields to fluctuate as well. Performance of the S&P 500 Despite the S&P 500's tremendous gains this year, worries are growing over how concentrated those gains are in growth and tech firms. Relatively high price-to-earnings ratios are unsettling some analysts. Corporate earnings season continues, especially for those navigating economic uncertainties. The earnings report will be closely examined. U.S. election heats up Political uncertainty might amplify volatility in markets ahead of the presidential debate and election, particularly in industries like healthcare and energy. Indian stock market on the rise Indian stocks continue to defy global slowdown with stock indices touching new highs. After losing $386 billion on the election day, the markets have not only recovered, but touched new highs last week. Prime Minister Modi's oath-taking ceremony is a sign of political stability, but investors remain focused on the country's upcoming budget and monetary policy decisions.

Global markets: Cues to watch

We turn our focus to see how broader markets opened this morning. Asian stocks rose early on Thursday after a gain in US Technology shares pushed the S&P 500 to a new record high. The dollar, on the other hand, came under pressure on increasing federal reserve rate cut bets.

Asian stocks rise after US Peers hit fresh record highs

Indian stocks surged to recover strongly on Wednesday after erasing $386 billion in market value in the previous session. Analysts are looking beyond the election results but warn of volatility and more losses. The Sensex index surged over 2.300 points to end at 74,382. And the broader nifty closed nearly 3.4% higher at 22,620. This comes a day after nearly 400 billion dollars were wiped off the Sensex index. Risks are still at play, with many uncertainties about the formation of a Narendra Modi-led coalition government.

India Election results: Indian stocks jump after losing $386 billion in previous session

Indian stocks jump after losing $386 bn in Tuesday's crash on surprise election results

The Lok Sabha Election result wreaked havoc on the Indian stock market. The exit polls predicted a landslide win for the NDA in the Lok Sabha Elections. However, the early trends reflected a close competition between NDA & the I.N.D.I.A alliance. Watch in for more details!

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Let's look at how markets opened this morning. Asian stocks and bonds fell early on Thursday, mirroring declines in the US Wall Street stocks took a hit after another weak sale of treasuries.

Stocks fall as weak treasury sale lifts US Bond yields

Let's look at how markets opened this morning. Asian stocks traded in a narrow range, and the dollar fell in anticipation of a series of inflation reports that would likely shape the course of global monetary policy.

Asian stocks tread water before inflation data

Political observers are handing India's poll result to prime minister Narendra Modi ahead of the last phase of polling. But investors are taking a more cautious approach despite the likely and expected result. So, how do you position your portfolio during such volatile times? Take a look at this report for more.

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Major US stock indexes rose on Friday, with the technology-heavy Nasdaq composite scoring a fresh record peak ahead of the three-day weekend honoring memorial day. All this and more top developments from global markets this week.

Stocks rally globally this week

Indian markets scale new highs this week

The growing divide between the haves and the have-nots is clearly visible in the United States. The Federal Reserve's indecision is not helping the cause. Watch in for more details!

Near-unprecedented pace of wealth creation in US stocks

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Shares of videogame retailer Gamestop surged nearly 75% yesterday, fueled by the return of a social media influencer known as "roaring kitty." This dramatic rise echoes the "reddit rally" of 2021, sparking concerns about a potential repeat. Watch in for more details!

Gamestop surges 75% as ‘roaring kitty’ returns

The earnings momentum that fueled the big six tech stocks – Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and Nvidia – appears to be losing steam. That’s what the analysts at UBS predict - a significant slowdown in their earnings per share (EPS) growth. This slowdown has prompted UBS to downgrade their recommendation on these stocks from "overweight" to "neutral."

UBS downgrades big 6 tech stocks from 'overweight' to 'neutral'

Amid the UBS downgrade, tech stocks took a beating this past week, leading to their worst performance in over a year. Short sellers, who bet against the market, raked in huge profits as tech giants like Nvidia and Tesla suffered significant losses.

$10 billion windfall for tech short sellers

China's stock market experienced a significant rebound in the first quarter of 2024, with the stock index rising 14% after hitting five-year lows in February. But here's a catch. To bolster the market, the central state-owned investment fund injected $41 billion, primarily through purchases of exchange-traded funds.

China pumps $41 billion to halt stock market slide

India's Zomato has outperformed advances in all the world's leading delivery stocks over the last year. Analysts are rushing to increase their outlooks on Zomato as the Indian company's profitability improves.

Zomato's gains outpace world's major delivery stocks

Intel's stock has taken a significant hit, plummeting by 7.3%. This marks the largest intraday drop since January 26th. The decline comes hot on the heels of intel's disclosure regarding the losses in its foundry business operations. Watch in for more details!

Intel faces worst decline in 2 months amid losses

Foreign investors are flooding the South Korean equity markets. This surge, largely driven by bets on artificial intelligence, has propelled Kospi's foreign ownership to a record high. This report tells us more...

AI drives record foreign investment in South Korean stocks

The calm over India's elections leaves derivatives traders in stocks exposed to surprise outcomes. Indian option traders do not appear concerned about the possibility that the next general election might disrupt the market's rising trend and expose them to an unexpected outcome.

Indian derivatives traders exposed to calm before polls

The calm over India's elections leaves derivatives traders in stocks exposed to surprise outcomes. Indian option traders do not appear concerned about the possibility that the next general election might disrupt the market's rising trend and expose them to an unexpected outcome. Watch in for more details!

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Corporate dividends worldwide skyrocketed to $1.66 trillion in 2023, fueled largely by record payouts from the banking sector. This surge, outlined in the latest Janus Henderson global dividend index report, showcases that 86% of listed companies either increase or maintain their dividends.

Global corporate dividends soar to record highs in 2023

Diversified Indian conglomerate ITC Limited stock jumped 8% in intraday trade today. Following the 3.5% stakes sale by its top shareholder British American Tobacco. This also marks the company's largest intraday jump since May 21st 2020. Watch to know more!

Is ITC stock a 'Buy' now?

2024 has largely defied economists' expectations. The world's largest economy has avoided a recession and is quite robust to gain momentum once the U.S. Fed starts cutting interest rates. HSBC suggests investors rebalance their portfolios to capitalise on the economic shift. So, what are the opportunities and risks ahead in the markets? Our report tells us more…

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