Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Friday, as August’s rally invited profit taking on the month’s final trading day, while a stronger yen and some weak economic readings weighed. Tech-heavy Nikkei dropped 0.26% to finish the day at 42,718.47, trimming its gains for the week to 0.2%. The index, which hit a record high of […]
Fallout of US’ 50% tariff on India: Cowboy moves lasso Indian bulls
Donald Trump’s tariff offensive against India knocked the domestic stock market off balance, with key share indices notching up losses in a shortened trading week. Investors are now pinning hopes on the proposed goods and services tax (GST) rationalisation likely in the week ahead to alleviate concerns over the fallout from the 50% tariffs imposed […]
After plumbing lows, Ola gets a full charge on D-Street; stock jumps 31% in August
Ola Electric Mobility shares posted their biggest monthly gains since listing in August last year, driven by expectations of securing the government’s production-linked incentives and fresh institutional investor interest. The stock jumped nearly 31% in August-when the market sentiment has been wobbly-rebounding from its all-time lows last month, boosted by the 14.5% gains this week […]
Global stocks decline with tech shares; dollar weakens as Fed rate cut in view
Major stock indexes fell on Friday, with technology shares including Dell Technologies leading declines, while the dollar weakened against the euro after U.S. inflation data kept alive expectations of a September interest rate cut. Dell dropped 8.9% after it reported results late Thursday that included high manufacturing costs for artificial intelligence-optimized servers. Other AI-related shares […]
European shares post first weekly loss in four as banks weigh
European shares closed lower on Friday, hitting their lowest in over two weeks, weighed down by British banks, while investors assessed economic data in the U.S. and the euro zone. Natwest dropped 4.8%, while Barclays and Lloyds shed 2.2% and 3.4%, respectively, as a think tank recommended Britain’s government should tax banks on the billions […]
S&P 500 ends lower as Dell and Nvidia drop
The S&P 500 ended down from record highs on Friday, with losses in Dell, Nvidia and other AI-related stocks, while investors parsed inflation data showing tariffs have started feeding into prices. Dell tumbled almost 9% and was among the deepest decliners in the S&P 500 after high manufacturing costs for AI-optimized servers and intensifying competition […]
Up to 98% upside! 5 stocks with biggest rally potential in the next 12 months – Alpha Bets
Last in the list is GMM Pfaudler, with a potential 78.57% upside, according to Trendlyne data. The company manufactures glass-lined equipment widely used in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. (Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times) Source link
How mixing gold with momentum can give you a balanced approach to investing
Imagine you’re building a racing car. Speed is crucial—but without strong brakes and balance, even the fastest car can crash. Momentum investing is like the engine—it thrives on strength and performance. But when market tides turn, this strategy can be vulnerable. That’s where gold steps in—as a stabiliser, cushioning the portfolio during volatility. Together, momentum […]
Rising beyond gold’s shadow: Silver as a strategic metal of the future
As highlighted in my previous articles about the growing importance of silver and the realization of silver not just being a precious metal but also of high industrial importance due to its extensive application across industries in March 2024, February 2025, and March 2025, the trend has now firmly taken shape. On 28th August 2025, […]
Dollar confidence shaken: Jobs, politics and deficits test its core
Since the tariff drama erupted earlier this year, the Federal Reserve has walked a fine line. Through spring and early summer, Chair Jerome Powell struck a cautious stance—first holding rates steady to gauge the fallout, then stressing patience as inflation cooled but trade policy uncertainty clouded the outlook. The Fed’s message was clear: it would […]