by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 10:09 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Global financial markets face a volatile week as the U.S.-Iran conflict drives oil and gas prices sharply higher, potentially overshadowing crucial U.S. inflation data. Investors are closely watching central bank reactions, with a growing likelihood of rate hikes....
by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 10:07 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Markets are closely watching the escalating Middle East conflict and its potential impact on energy supplies and inflation. Investors are grappling with uncertainty, as oil prices have surged, impacting asset volatility. Upcoming inflation data will be crucial in...
by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 10:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that more sanctions on Russian oil could be lifted, following a recent 30-day waiver that permits Russian crude stranded at sea to be sold to India. Bessent shared these remarks during an interview with Fox Business...
by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 10:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
America’s job market saw an unexpected decline in February. Nonfarm payrolls dropped, and the unemployment rate climbed to 4.4 percent. This development presents a challenge for the Federal Reserve. Factors like a healthcare worker strike and severe weather...
by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 10:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Middle Eastern heavy crude production cuts, triggered by the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, are sending U.S. Gulf Coast heavy grades soaring. Mars sour crude hit its highest premium to WTI since April 2020, with Asian buyers scrambling for...
by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 10:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Global businesses face turmoil as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran escalates. Energy prices are surging, impacting supply chains for everything from food to car parts. Critical shipping and air routes through the Middle East are disrupted. Companies are grappling...
by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 9:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Indian rupee faces pressure and may fall below 92 against the US dollar. A prolonged conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran could drive up oil prices. This rise in oil costs is expected to affect India’s fiscal deficit and inflation. Economists predict a...
by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 9:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Vedanta Ltd is set to raise approximately ₹3,000 crore through a domestic bond issuance early next week to refinance upcoming obligations and bolster liquidity. The three-year and five-year non-convertible debentures are expected to offer coupons around 8.75% and 9%...
by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 9:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Securities Appellate Tribunal has upheld market regulator Sebi’s penalties against Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company. This ruling concerns investments made by its fixed maturity plans in Essel Group-linked entities. The tribunal found Kotak AMC failed...
by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 8:10 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
India’s foreign exchange reserves surged to a record $728.5 billion in the week ending February 27, boosted significantly by a $4 billion increase in gold reserves. Foreign currency assets and SDRs also contributed to the rise, despite the rupee facing pressure...
by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 8:09 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
New RBI proposals aim to protect bank customers from fraudulent electronic transactions, potentially offering compensation up to ₹50,000 even in cases of customer negligence. The draft regulations propose reimbursement of 85% of the net loss or ₹25,000, whichever is...
by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 8:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Morgan Stanley has lowered India’s rating to ‘equal weight’. This move is due to geopolitical uncertainties and oil supply concerns. The firm remains positive on Japan, Brazil, and Singapore. While India’s economy is more stable against oil...
by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 8:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Reserve Bank of India will purchase bonds worth one lakh crore rupees next week. This move aims to inject funds into the banking system. These purchases will help offset expected outflows from advance tax payments. Banking liquidity is currently robust. However,...
by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 8:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian equities experienced their steepest weekly loss in over a year, with the Nifty and Sensex falling significantly due to escalating West Asian conflict fears. Persistent foreign outflows and rising oil prices further pressured sentiment, causing the rupee to hit...
by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 8:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Wall Street’s major indexes fell on Friday as weak US jobs data and a sharp rise in oil prices heightened concerns about the economic outlook. The Dow Jones dropped 0.95%, the S&P 500 fell 1.33%, and the Nasdaq declined 1.59%, with the Dow posting its steepest...
by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 7:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
A week after a major disruption to global energy markets, oil prices remain below past crisis peaks but are rising fast as the conflict in the Gulf halts ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude has crossed $90 a barrel, gaining more than 25% this...
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 9:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
US retail sales declined by 0.2 percent in January, according to delayed government data released on Friday, missing some analysts’ expectations amid persistent concerns that consumption in the world’s biggest economy is slowing.
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 9:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Securities Appellate Tribunal granted partial relief to Kotak Mahindra AMC in the fixed maturity plan case by setting aside Sebi’s fee disgorgement order but upheld monetary penalties. The ruling relates to delayed investor payouts linked to recoveries from...
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 9:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
New signs of labor weakness and oil-driven inflation concerns may saddle U.S. Federal Reserve officials with a choice they’d hoped to avoid between ensuring prices remain contained or keeping a possibly wobbly job market on track.
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 9:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in February amid a strike by healthcare workers and harsh winter weather, while the unemployment rate increased to 4.4%.
