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India, US correlation weakens as equity markets take divergent path

The BSE Sensex has declined merely 2.5 per cent, even as the Dow Jones declined close to 8 per cent.

Will strong FII flows reduce rate hike fears this week?

Domestic equity markets underwent a roller coaster ride last week. While rate hike concerns dented sentiment, positive macro cues supported investors' risk appetite. What will guide markets this week?

Small-caps outperform large-caps but fail to match mid-caps in August

The Nifty Smallcap 100 Index rose 4.9 per cent. By comparison, the Nifty50 Index rose 3.5 per cent and the Nifty Midcap 100 soared 6.2 per cent

Correction likely after a sharp run; buy on dips: Credit Suisse Wealth Mgmt

The recent 'hope rally' in Indian markets was mostly led by a presumption that global central banks, especially the US Fed, may go slow on rate hikes in the rest of 2022 as the inflation cools off.

Can Sensex hit the 65,000 mark in the current rally?

Equity markets in have sustained their recovery for two months now. However, last week's gains were erased by Friday's selloff. Can this strength extend into a sustainable long-rally

Nifty snaps 8-day winning run on weak global cues; Sensex falls 652 points

Fed remarks, China growth concerns hit sentiment

FPI buying streak signals more upside for Indian equities, suggests data

The average 20-day and 10-day gain after a double-digit stretch of buying is 2.7 per cent and 1.4 per cent, respectively, reveals Bloomberg data

Markets up, but demat openings moderate in July in continuing trend

1.8 mn new accounts added last month, compared to 2.7 million during first half of this year

Gold ETFs log first monthly outflows in five months, shows data

The latest bout of outflows come amid a sharp surge in the equity markets

Retail investors' holdings drop by Rs 1.67 trn to Rs 17.58 trn in Q1: Data

Shareholding of high networth individuals (HNIs) - those holding shares worth more than Rs 2 lakh in a company - also declined to 2.08 per cent as on June 30, from 2.21 per cent on March 31

Emerging Asian equities see first monthly inflows in seven months

(Reuters) - Emerging Asian equities ex-China saw monthly foreign inflows in July, after six months of capital withdrawals, as investors bet that the size of U.S. interest rate hikes would ease, and that a recent drop in commodity prices would temper surging inflation.

Which sectors are on FPIs' radar as they return to India?

Investors are looking at striking some gold as FIIs return to equity markets. Analysts are eying select sectors that are expected to garner most attention from global buyers. Here are the top picks

When will FIIs return to Indian shores?

Equity markets rallied on Thursday. Now after pulling out over $30 bn from the equities since Oct 2021, FIIs may be prepping to come back to Indian shores. Find out what all is luring them back

Markets snap 6-day winning streak over Fed anxiety; Sensex falls 306 pts

More than the Fed's hike, it is the commentary that would impact market sentiment

Rupee rises 6 paise to close at 79.92 against USD as equities turn positive

At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened lower at 80.00 against the greenback and fell further to an intra-day low of 80.05.

Will Nifty50 reclaim 17,000 this week?

Equity markets wilted under selling pressure during four out of five trading sessions last week, amid fears of steeper interest rate hikes. Let's delve into the likely triggers for markets this week

Net inflows into gold exchange-traded funds down 34%, shows data

Investors are likely to continue to invest in gold ETFs as a means to diversify their portfolio and hold gold ETFs as a hedge against market risks

World shares mostly lower as Covid outbreak, recession fears loom

US futures and oil prices declined, while Japan's benchmark rallied after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party garnered a landslide parliamentary election victory

Sebi mulls making 'market risk factor disclosures' to help investors

The move, which is still in a preliminary stage of discussion, can help investors avoid a herd mentality that has been particularly witnessed during the last couple of years

IT stocks likely to remain under pressure amid global headwinds: Analysts

Cross-currency headwinds and large scale talent churn resulting in higher wage hikes are some of the challenges the Indian IT firms are facing, say analysts