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Middle East tensions: Will stock market open lower on Monday? Analysts warn of volatility as crude rises

Stock market is expected to react negatively when trading resumes, with analysts cautioning that escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could weigh heavily on investor sentiment and trigger a volatile start to the week, according to market experts quoted by PTI.The US and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday, while Iranian state media confirmed early…

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US markets today: Wall Street drifts lower into quieter close; tariff walk-backs cap volatility

US stocks edged lower on Friday as a turbulent week marked by tariff threats and reversals headed toward a calmer finish, with investors turning cautious amid limited clarity on trade and geopolitical signals.In early trade, the S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 258 points, or 0.5%, AP reported. The Nasdaq…

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$45 billion worth of IPO lock-ins expiring over next few months; short-term volatility likely: Report

A massive $45 billion worth of IPO lock-in periods are set to expire between January 6 and April 30, affecting 96 newly listed companies, according to a Nuvama report. This means pre-IPO shareholders, including promoters and early investors, will be free to sell their shares in the open market, potentially causing short-term price movements.The report,…

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Your money in 2026: Invest in dynamic asset allocation funds to counter volatility; check list of best performing funds

Dynamic asset allocation funds, also known as balanced advantage funds, are hybrid schemes. (AI image) Markets were very volatile during 2025, with the Nifty falling below 22,000 in March before recovering and shooting past 26,000 in October. Analysts expect heightened volatility to continue in 2026 as well. Investors can cushion themselves by opting for dynamic…

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Stock market outlook: Macros in focus as GDP, IIP data due this week; Analysts flag volatility ahead of derivatives expiry

India’s equity markets are expected to see heightened volatility this week, driven by key domestic macroeconomic data releases, global market cues and foreign investor activity, analysts said. “This week, volatility may increase ahead of the November derivatives expiry. Domestically, markets will track several high-impact macro releases, including Q2 GDP data and industrial production,” Ajit Mishra,…

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Pakistan stocks soar: KSE-100 surges 40% — What’s driving the market after years of volatility?

Pakistan’s stock market is experiencing an unusual surge, driven largely by retail investors, signalling renewed confidence in local equities after years of uncertainty. The KSE-100 Index has soared roughly 40% in 2025, making Pakistan one of Asia’s top-performing markets. With property prices stagnant and deposit rates halved over the past two years, more individuals are…

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LNG geopolitics: Sanctions reshape gas flows as reduced Russian supply fuels new volatility; US emerges as dominant but risky supplier

A new analysis by the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies has cautioned that the worldwide effort to move away from Russian gas is creating fresh instability in the market, largely because of tighter supplies and shifting political alignments. The report says that cutting reliance on Moscow has pushed several countries to depend more heavily on…

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Gems trade slump: Exports fall 31% in October; bullion volatility, early US stocking hit demand

India’s gems and jewellery exports fell sharply in October, sliding 30.57% to $2.17 billion (Rs 19,172.89 crore) compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), PTI reported.Exports in October 2024 had stood at $3.12 billion (Rs 26,237.1 crore).GJEPC chairman Kirit Bhansali said the…

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