On the first day of trading in 2026 — that would be Jan. 2 — energy stocks and other utilities paced major indexes higher, while technology names lagged, and the Nasdaq fell for a fifth consecutive session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained as industrial and cyclical sectors led the S&P 500 higher in what seemed … Read more
Bitcoin’s value was lower in 2025 than it had been in 2024 largely because a late‑year macro and sentiment shock upended an overstretched rally, shunting it into a classic “risk asset” correction phase. In other words: 2024 was ETF-and-liquidity fueled bull year, and 2025 revealed bitcoin’s new-fangled identity as a high-beta macro/tech asset … Read more
Bitcoin is on track to post its first annual loss in three years after it slid by more than 6% during 2025 even though the world’s largest cryptocurrency touched all-time highs earlier this year. Macroeconomic headwinds, ebbing post-election euphoria and a closer correlation with risk assets have all contributed to weigh on prices into the fourth quarter. … Read more
India has surpassed Japan to claim the world’s fourth-largest economy spot with a nominal GDP of $4.18 trillion, positioning it just behind the US, China, and Germany as of late 2025. Government data and IMF projections confirm this milestone, driven by 8.2% real GDP growth in Q2 2025-26 amid robust domestic demand and industrial expansion. … Read more
The government has notified the first set of guidelines under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), launching a Market Access Support (MAS) scheme that puts MSMEs and first‑time exporters at the centre of India’s new export push. Market Access Support under ₹25,060‑crore EPM MAS is a key component of the six‑year Export Promotion Mission, which has … Read more
Silver cools after record surge PMs decline as silver snaps back Silver declined on Monday after a dramatic break above 80 dollar an ounce, while gold also pulls back from its all time high level due to profit taking and lesser demand for safe haven. Silver soon spiked to a new record high of around $83.62 … Read more
The Reserve Bank of India just pumped ₹2 lakh crore into the banking system to tackle a growing liquidity crunch that’s been squeezing banks since mid-December. This massive cash injection comes as banks scramble for short-term funding and government bond yields climb to multi-month highs. This analysis is for banking professionals, treasury managers, and investors … Read more
Indian stock benchmarks ended lower on December 26, 2025, with the Sensex declining 367 points amid profit-taking and thin year-end volumes, dragged primarily by IT and auto sectors. The Nifty settled below 26,050, reflecting caution ahead of the earnings season and ongoing foreign investor outflows. Market Closing Snapshot The BSE Sensex closed at 85,041.45, down … Read more
LIC Housing Finance has cut its home loan interest rates, bringing the starting rate on new loans down to 7.15%, offering a significant relief to homebuyers amid a softening interest rate environment. The revised rates are effective from December 22, 2025, and are closely linked to borrowers’ CIBIL scores, with the best rates reserved for those with … Read more
Brokerages have lined up a fresh set of stock ideas for traders, with new-age platforms Groww and Lenskart, along with Voltas, Firstsource Solutions and Max Healthcare, emerging as key recommendations for December 22. Top global and domestic firms including Jefferies, Macquarie, IIFL Finance, CLSA and Goldman Sachs have either initiated or reiterated coverage on these … Read more