Indian stock markets mostly remained in the negative zone during the week except for Wednesday. Asian stock markets were under pressure amid concerns over the coronavirus outbreak that has slowed production and weakened demand in China.Back home, I'm sure you've heard about Moody's cutting India's GDP growth forecast. Amid all this gloom, we at Equ…

With the Union Budget out of the way, the focus of the street this week was monetary policy. In today’s podcast, we try to dive deeper and see not just what the Budget and monetary policy fingerprint was on the markets, but also look at the top stories in the week gone by.Tune in…Equitymaster による

In an extended week due to budget announcements, we look at the major moves of the market in the week gone by.The global stock markets ignored every piece of financial news and economic data released in the last few days. They focused solely on the virus and moved choppily during the week.Indian stock markets have also remained volatile tracking it…

The stock markets in India remained rangebound this week. Economic data releases and third quarter results announcements were the focus of the week.In this episode, we talk about all that moved the stock markets.Also, there seems to be a change in wind in the markets. Since the start of 2020, the uptrend in small cap stocks has accelerated… Are we …

This week, the BSE Sensex crossed 42,000 level for the first time. While Nifty followed suit, hitting a record high of 12,377. Broader market indices, smallcaps and midcaps continued to rally during the week.Will this outperformance stay? What should you do in such times?We try to decode this and more…Tune in now!…

Amid geopolitical tensions, stocks markets in India swung from over lows to highs during the week. Overall, markets remained volatile.The week witnessed heightened geopolitical tensions after Donald Trump ordered strike on an Iranian commander.By the end of week, the possibility of an all-out war was diminished. But could it change tomorrow? What s…

Happy New Year!The coming year is going to be an eventful one and a number of domestic as well as global factors are likely to dictate the trend for the Indian market.However, one thing I can assure you is that we are going to closely track the share markets and keep you updated on all the happenings in the coming year. Stock markets in India were …

As the year 2019 draws to close, we look at what moved the markets during this year and the week gone by.The year 2019 was quite eventful. From puzzling volatility to surprising gains, it was difficult to determine the course of the market.In this episode, we look at the top gainers and losers during the year.With a volatile 2019, how do you expect…

After scaling record highs, stock markets in India turned flattish by the end of the week. Donald Trump’s impeachment and expected volatility in Tata group stocks influenced the sentiments. However, the Sensex remained well above its 41,000 levels.In the podcast, we also talk about other macroeconomic developments that matter to you and your wealth…

Stock markets remained rangebound this week too. Macroeconomic news globally and domestically remained the focus of the week. However, the markets turned green by the end of the week owing to global cues.Economic concerns continued to affect the market sentiments. India's retail inflation rate in November rose and India's industrial output contract…

In addition to the usual stock market updates of the week, I talk about how RBI’s monetary policy decision and slowing economy impacts you and your portfolio of stocks.After five rate cuts in a row, the RBI finally hit the pause button. Last week, the GDP data showed Indian economy is slowing further.But, should you really worry about it? If not, t…

Despite all the depressing news about the economy in the media the markets were at all-time highs. The Sensex touched the 41,000 mark for the first time ever on Tuesday and Nifty surpassed the 12,100 mark. This happens at a time when prime economic indicators are at loggerheads with the market’s euphoria.The markets however turned flat on Thursday …

In today’s episode, I talk about all the major moves of the week, including Modi government’s blockbuster disinvestment, developments in the telecom sector, macroeconomic updates and much more.Besides I also share Equitymaster’s insights on the current state of the markets.Sensex once again touched an all-time high this week. It went up as high as …

After trading in green throughout the week, Indian Stock markets turned volatile on Friday after a cut in domestic credit ratings outlook by Moody’s.To boost the economy, government has been taking several measures.Recently FM Nirmala Sitharaman said the government will soon use its strong electoral mandate to usher in the next wave of reforms.Ther…

In today’s episode, I talk about what propelled Sensex to 40,000 mark once again this week.One of the main reasons for the rally in stock markets was the buzz that PM Modi and FM Nirmala Sitharaman are planning a series of tax alignments for equities in the coming weeks. Optimism over US-China trade deal and the European Union extending Brexit dead…

In today’s episode, I talk about what moved the markets this week and everything that matters to you and your wealth creation before your Diwali fun begins... Speaking of Diwali, many investors consider it auspicious to buy shares during Diwali. And to meet this demand, stock exchanges organize Muhurat trading every year and this year’s event will …

After a long period of underperformance, stock markets traded in green territory throughout the week. So, is this is a trend reversal and is the bottom forming in the market?In today’s episode, we try to decode this and more.We talk about all the major domestic and international developments during the week.From the global space, Brexit deal remain…

The week gone by was pretty volatile for Dalal street and the global environment is as unpredictable as it can get.In this episode, we talk about the major global and domestic events that moved the markets. Indian benchmark indices were mixed with Sensex rising over 600 points and then falling on the other days.So, what should an average investor d…

The euphoria created by the surprise cut in the corporate tax rate faded this week. Concerns about the health of the financial sector shook the stock market. The turmoil in the financial sector erased all the gains made by several companies. Mayhem in Yes bank, Lakshmi Vilas Bank and India bulls Housing Finance roiled the markets this week.Then cam…

The rally in Indian stock markets triggered by the government’s corporate tax rate cut flashed a bullish signal for the markets. Will the bulls stay, or bears take the control back?In this episode, we talk about the market sentiments after the rate cut.Then we get to the other headlines including, impeachment inquiry on Donald Trump, Thomas Cook’s …

What a week it was!While crude oil prices dragged the Indian stock markets lower, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s boosters sent markets soaring and how!Tuesday was a much worse day for stock market investors in India. The Sensex shed 642 points. Until Friday, the focus of the week was crude oil. Owing to the Saudi Arabia’s drone attacks, the …

In yet again holiday shortened week, stock market sentiments were swayed by the macro events such as release of index of industrial production and consumer price index data.Besides, global cues, movement of the crude and currency market trend were on radar as well.China and the US announced they were resuming trade talks in early October. Right on …

A mix of macroeconomic factors including weak GDP data and lower manufacturing output spooked investors on Dalal street this week. However, the optimism by the end of the week came on the back of rally in global markets. Global stocks rallied sharply on Thursday, logging its best day in three weeks, after US and Chinese officials said they will res…