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Asian stocks today: Markets slip as yen surge drags Japan equities; tariff worries weigh on sentiment

File photo (Pic credit: AP) Asian stock markets mostly declined on Monday, led by sharp losses in Japan after the yen strengthened against the US dollar, hurting exporter stocks. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 1.8% to 52,870.15, weighed down by heavy selling in major exporters such as Toyota Motor Corp., whose shares dropped 4%.Markets across…

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US markets today: Wall Street extends rebound as Donald Trump eases tariff stance; global equities steady

US equities moved higher on Thursday, clawing back more of the losses from earlier in the week, after President Donald Trump stepped back from tariff threats linked to Greenland, easing concerns over a widening transatlantic trade rift.In early trade, the S&P 500 rose 0.7%, adding to Wednesday’s strong rebound. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained…

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Indian equities outlook: ICICI Prudential flags stable macro backdrop; warns valuations already price in optimism

The broader macro backdrop for Indian equities remains stable heading into 2026, supported by healthier corporate balance sheets and early signs of an earnings recovery across sectors, according to ICICI Prudential Alternate Investments. However, after a long market upcycle and widespread rerating, much of the optimism on growth and profits is already reflected in stock…

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FIIs set for biggest exit from Indian equities: Rs 1.58 lakh crore withdrawn in 2025; hopes pinned on 2026 rebound

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) are set to mark their biggest-ever exit from Indian stocks in 2025. They have pulled out Rs 1,58,407 crore, making it the largest withdrawal since they started investing in India. This record outflow combines Rs 2,31,990 crore in stock market sales and Rs 73,583 crore in primary market investments up to…

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Asian stocks today: Market trades in green lifted by tech equities; Nikkei nears 2% gains while yen suffers

Asian stocks began the week on a positive note, following Wall Street’s gains on Monday, as tech stocks drove investor’s sentiments and currency markets grappled with volitality, with Japan’s yen sliding to record lows.In Japan, Nikkei added 973 points or 1.97% to reach 50,480 at 8:40 AM IST. South Korea’s Kospi also inched 1.88% to…

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Gold investment outlook: Prices surge over 400% in a decade as returns beat equities; is it still worth buying or time to wait?

Gold’s sharp rally over the past few years is forcing investors to rethink asset allocation, especially at a time when equity markets are still struggling to revisit earlier peaks.In the last one month alone, gold prices have jumped nearly 7.5%, rising from Rs 1,19,289 per 10 grams on November 5, 2025, to Rs 1,28,221 on…

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Nifty50 set to see bumper 2026? Goldman Sachs raises Indian equities to ‘overweight’; Nifty target set at 29,000 for 2026-end

India’s share valuations continue to remain elevated despite the underperformance. (AI image) Expressing confidence in the Indian stock markets, Goldman Sachs has raised its rating to ‘overweight’ and set a 29,000 level target for Nifty50 by end-2026. The latest Goldman Sachs report suggests a potential increase of approximately 14% from Friday’s close of 25,492.The firm…

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Stock market outlook: Equities look healthier as earnings cycle hits bottom; here’s what Motilal Oswal says

Indian stock markets are in a stronger position compared to last year, with the earnings cycle showing signs of bottoming out and growth expected to accelerate, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.As per news agency ANI, the brokerage noted that second-quarter (Q2 FY26) earnings have largely met expectations, with the pace of…

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