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Markets ahead: West Asia tensions, crude prices key factors to watch out

Developments on the geopolitical front, with the latest military exchanges involving the US and Iran, their impact on crude oil prices and domestic macroeconomic data announcements would dictate sentiments in the stock market this week, analysts said. Besides, trading patterns of foreign investors and progress of the southwest monsoon would also remain the key areas of focus for investors, they added. "Market participants will closely monitor Industrial Production (IIP) data, the final HSBC Manufacturing, Services and Composite PMI readings, and the foreign exchange reserves data for fresh insights into the health of the domestic economy," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Globally, the trajectory of crude oil prices and geopolitical developments in West Asia will remain key drivers of market sentiment, he said. The monthly auto sales numbers on July 1 will also be tracked by investors closely. "The week ahead is likely to be shaped by developments on the ..

Tech volatility weighs on global stocks; oil falls towards four-month low

Global stocks fell as Apple's price hikes rattled tech shares, while oil slid on easing supply fears and gold edged higher on a weaker US dollar

Alibaba Group slides to 16-month low amid Anthropic's AI accusations

Alibaba shares hit a 16-month low after Anthropic accused it of illicit AI model access, deepening concerns over China's AI ambitions and slowing growth

Waterways Leisure IPO fully booked on Day 3; Sebi resolves 5,500 complaints

Waterways Leisure Tourism's IPO closes fully subscribed, Advit Jewels sees massive demand, while Sebi seeks clarification on Jio Platforms' public issue

D-St sees year's longest weekly gain streak on easing oil prices

Benchmark indices extended gains for a third straight week as easing crude oil prices, RBI measures and foreign inflows supported sentiment despite weak PMI data

SK Hynix plans to raise $29 billion in landmark US listing amid AI boom

SK Hynix plans a $29.4 billion US listing to expand chip capacity, as soaring AI demand fuels one of the biggest share sales in history

Knack Packaging fixes ₹439.5-crore IPO price band at ₹161-170 per share

Knack Packaging sets ₹161-170 IPO price band to raise ₹439.5 crore, with proceeds earmarked for capacity expansion and capital expenditure

Bajaj Auto slips nearly 3%, trades ex-date for share buyback; time to buy?

Bajaj Auto's largest share buyback worth ₹5,633 crore at ₹12,000 per share will open on July 1; shareholders who hold shares as of today (June 24) will be eligible to participate in the buyback.

Individual investors cautious as market remains turbulent, shows data

Retail investor inflows slowed in May amid global tensions, though they stayed net buyers as participation and market share dipped slightly on NSE cash segment

SK Hynix to Samsung Electronics: Tech titans tumble as AI bets face doubts

A sharp selloff in South Korean chipmakers fuelled concerns over the sustainability of artificial intelligence spending, dragging equity markets lower worldwide

Sensex, Nifty post biggest June fall as weak data hits market sentiment

Sensex and Nifty fall over 1 per cent as weak economic data, selling in IT and metal stocks, and concerns over monsoon conditions weigh on sentiment

South Korea's biggest stock market crash in years: What went wrong?

South Korea’s stock market suffered a sharp sell-off as the KOSPI plunged 10%, triggering a trading halt. AI-driven giants Samsung and SK Hynix, which had powered a spectacular rally, led the decline

Sebi proposes to allow direct market access route to all investors

Market regulator proposes expanding direct market access beyond institutional investors and allowing exchanges to specify eligible investor categories for ETCDs

Why a peace deal won't solve India's stock market problems | Sensex | US-Iran war | Crude oil

The US-Iran peace deal has lifted global sentiment, pushed oil prices lower, and sparked a rally in Indian stocks. But does this mark the beginning of a sustained recovery for Indian markets?

China opens domestic stock markets to qualified foreign firms for listing

China will support eligible foreign-invested enterprises seeking listings on domestic stock exchanges

JM Financial backs Inox Wind's growth outlook, retains 'Add'; shares up 4%

CRISIL Ratings withdrew Inox Wind's long-term and short-term ratings at the company's request after placing them on 'Rating Watch with Developing Implications' following recent acquisitions

Bharat Forge to ride on commercial vehicle business, defence deals

The stock advanced 7% over the past month, outperforming the Nifty 50

A stock trader's guide to navigating risks of rare 'Super El Niño'

A high probability of a "Super El Niño" heading into 2027 may drive up temperatures in some parts of the world, sending power demand surging, hurting crop yields and reigniting inflationary pressures

Asian shares fall in thin holiday trading after tech rally on Wall Street

Shares retreated Friday in Asia, with markets in Greater China closed for holidays. US futures declined as optimism over the US-Iran deal to end their war was dimmed by the postponement of high-stakes talks on reopening negotiations over Iran's nuclear program and getting oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz. US markets will be closed Friday for Juneteenth. Investor sentiment has also been hit by expectations that central banks including the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates to try to curb inflation. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 wavered between gains and losses and was little changed at 71,082.81. The government reported that consumer prices excluding volatile fresh foods was unchanged, but analysts said it would likely pick up in coming months despite higher fuel costs. Higher inflation was a factor driving the Bank of Japan to raise its benchmark interest rate earlier this week to a three-decade high of 1% as it gradually adjusts its policies after years of near-zero or negativ

India mcap reclaims $5 trillion mark for the first time since May 8

The milestone was achieved for the first time since May 8 as falling crude oil prices and optimism over easing West Asia tensions boosted investor sentiment