Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 11-Mar
FactSet’s March 11 market preview highlighted heightened oil volatility and mixed equity sentiment as investors weighed IEA reserve‑release talks and escalating Middle‑East tensions. Crude climbed above $85 a barrel after the International Energy Agency signaled the largest ever strategic‑reserve release, while the Strait of Hormuz remained a flashpoint, keeping oil markets jittery. Asian stocks rallied, led by a 1.4% jump in Japan’s Nikkei and strong chip‑maker gains in South Korea and Taiwan, whereas European equity futures pointed to a modestly lower open. Treasury yields were flat, the dollar slipped, and gold fell. The preview noted that the IEA’s proposed release would dwarf the 182 million‑barrel draw after Russia’s 2022 invasion, and that the Senate gave the green light to AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot for official use. Chevron and Shell are reportedly close to securing initial production agreements with Venezuela, and PayPal’s IPO is expected to price at the low end of its $17‑$20 range. Analysts see the oil‑price pullback as a buying opportunity, while banks, industrials and construction may benefit from a broader market rebound. However, Goldman Sachs warned that a potential Qatari gas outage could lift European TTF prices, pressuring utilities and inflation. The mix of geopolitical risk, policy shifts and AI adoption underscores a volatile yet opportunity‑rich environment for investors.
Middle East Conflict Plunges Oil, Lifts Safe-Havens
On March 10, 2026, heightened expectations of a broader Middle East conflict jolted global markets. U.S. officials’ comments briefly lifted equity indices, but Iran’s defiant stance quickly erased those gains. Crude oil prices plunged as supply‑risk premiums evaporated, while gold...
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The ET Now segment delivered a rapid F&O market snapshot, highlighting today’s Nifty surge and the expected trading corridor. Nifty rose roughly 8% in the session, trading at an 82‑rupee futures premium, while open interest grew 1.7% mainly through short positions....
The COB: Market Mayhem
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Indian benchmark indices posted their strongest day in over a month as the Nifty 50 jumped 1.17% to 24,765.90 and the Sensex rose 1.14% to 80,015.90. The rally was sparked by signs that diplomatic friction between the United States and Iran...
Perpetual's Sean Roger on Why He's a Sell on Transurban
Perpetual analyst Sean Roger issued a clear "sell" recommendation on Transurban, arguing that while the Australian toll‑road operator has built a portfolio of concessions with built‑in inflation escalators, the outlook for replicating that success is dimming. He praised Transurban’s track...
Is the AI Fear for Tech Stocks Justified?
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CCL Products, the owner of the Continental Coffee brand, posted a 76% total return over the past year, driven by robust coffee price dynamics and expanding export volumes. Management has largely finished its capital‑expenditure program and expects strong free‑cash‑flow generation....
China Softens GDP Growth Target for 2026
China’s leadership announced a modest 2026 GDP growth target of 4.5%‑5%, the weakest full‑year goal since 1991. The range replaces last year’s single‑point forecast around 5% and reflects a cautious outlook as the economy navigates external headwinds and an internal...
Perpetual's Sean Roger on the ASX Income Stock the Market Might Be Overlooking in 2026
In a recent interview, Perpetual analyst Sean Roger highlighted GPT Group (ASX: GPT) as an overlooked income stock for 2026, focusing on its recent management overhaul and strategic pivot. Roger notes that over the past 24 months the board refreshed its...
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Money Talks Livestream | March 4, 2026
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Digital Lender Kissht Set For ₹1,200 Cr IPO | Timeline, Fresh Issue & OFS Details | Business News
Digital lending platform Kissht is preparing a ₹1,200 crore initial public offering slated for later this month. The issue will combine a fresh share issuance with an Offer for Sale by existing investors. Proceeds are earmarked to strengthen the capital base...
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Middle East Tensions, Local Issues Dent Appeal of PH Equities
Manulife Investment Management’s equities chief warned that escalating Middle East conflicts, coupled with an unresolved flood‑control scandal in the Philippines, are raising geopolitical risk and dampening the appeal of Philippine equities. The dual pressures highlight both external and domestic uncertainties...
Share Market LIVE: Global Markets On US-Iran War | Iran Hits Gulf Countries | March 3 | Oil Prices
The United States and Israel carried out coordinated strikes against Iran, including an Israeli bombing of the Hezbollah‑affiliated Al Manar TV building in Beirut. The live CNBC‑TV18 feed highlighted heightened geopolitical tension and the potential for regional retaliation. JPMorgan CEO Jamie...
The COB: Waging War
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Market Crash 2,500 Points | Is This India’s 1991 Moment Again? | Ramesh Damani’s Investment Strategy
Indian equity markets plunged roughly 2,500 points, prompting comparisons to the 1991 crisis that spurred sweeping reforms. In a recent interview, veteran investor Ramesh Damani argued the sell‑off presents buying opportunities, especially in AI‑enabled firms, defense manufacturers, and pharma companies...
Could Markets Sustain the Conflict Shock?
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Money Talks Livestream | March 2, 2026
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Buy Hold Sell: 12 Key Stocks and the Defining Insights From a Historic Reporting Season
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Asian Markets up as AI Woes Subside
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Indian equities opened higher on Monday, with the Nifty breaching the 25,500 level and the Sensex climbing about 150 points. The rally mirrored gains in Asian markets, as Japan’s Nikkei topped 59,000 for the first time, driven by a technology‑led...
Mega IPO Wave 2026: Jio, NSE, Flipkart & More Set For D-Street Debut | Business News | ET Now
India’s primary market is gearing up for a historic 2026 IPO wave, with several mega‑cap listings on the horizon. Reliance Jio is rumored to launch a ₹40,000 crore offering, while the National Stock Exchange eyes a ₹25,000 crore float. E‑commerce giant Flipkart,...
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Where to Invest 10 Lakh Rupees Right Now
India is entering 2026 with several high‑value trade agreements and a rebound in foreign inflows, yet market sentiment remains cautious. Bloomberg convened four market strategists to advise how a retail investor could allocate a ₹10 lakh portfolio today. The experts highlighted...
Ai-Media CEO Says Future Growth Is Not Lost in Translation
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McPherson's Eyes Top-Line Growth After Portfolio Pivot
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Market Closing LIVE | Markets Erase Morning Gains, Nifty Below 25,500; Auto, Metals Outperform
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Citi Bearish On Dr Reddy's; CLSA Positive On HAL, Says Company Has Strongest Pipeline Of Orders
Citi’s research team issued a bearish stance on Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, citing concerns that the company’s generic version of semaglutide may not capture significant market share. In contrast, CLSA upgraded Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to a preferred pick, highlighting its strongest...
IRFC OFS Opens For Subscription Today | Disbursements Will Be Higher Than Guidance, Says Company
India Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) launched its Offer For Sale (OFS) today, inviting investors to subscribe to newly issued shares. Chairman and MD Manoj Kumar Dubey projected that sanctions for FY26 could reach between Rs 80,000 crore and Rs 90,000 crore, well above prior...
IT Bottom Still Far? Gautam Shah’s Big Warning On IT Stocks, Nifty Stuck & PSU Banks Rally | ET Now
Gautam Shah, founder of Goldilocks Global, warned that the Nifty IT index could slide further, potentially reaching the 28,400‑26,000 range. He attributes the pressure to AI‑driven disruption and a broad valuation reset across Indian IT firms. Conversely, Shah sees substantial...
Market Opening LIVE | Nifty Opens Above 25,500, Sensex Up 500 Points; Lupin, HG Infra In Focus
Indian equities opened on a strong note as the Nifty crossed the 25,500 mark and the Sensex added roughly 500 points. The rally followed a tech‑driven surge on Wall Street that lifted Asian markets. CNBC‑TV18 highlighted Lupin and HG Infra...
UK Tightens Borders, Asian Stocks Hit Records as Singapore Debates Surplus
The Business Times podcast covered a string of cross‑regional developments, from the United Kingdom’s new electronic travel‑authorization requirement to President Donald Trump’s 10% global tariff rollout, while also highlighting inflation pressures in Australia, record highs in Asian equity markets and...
Amb. Kang Emphasizes 'Friendly Atmosphere' With U.S. on Tariff Agreements Amid Recent Uncertainties
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Analysis: Taipei Backs US Trade Deal Amid Trump Tariff Uncertainty｜TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan is pressing ahead with ratifying its trade pact with the United States despite lingering uncertainty after President Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs were struck down. Economist Dachrahn Wu notes that key semiconductor shipments remain insulated, but warns that reopening negotiations...
US Stocks to Continue Lagging Peers: 3-Minutes MLIV
The discussion centered on the widening performance gap between U.S. equities and their global peers, driven primarily by AI‑related displacement in the software sector and lingering tariff‑policy uncertainty. Analysts noted that these headwinds are eroding confidence in U.S. stocks, with...
Trump's 10% Global Tariffs Kick In | Daybreak Europe 2/24/2026
The Daybreak Europe broadcast focused on the immediate implementation of President Trump’s 10% global tariff, a move that follows a Supreme Court decision overturning his earlier sweeping duties and signals a possible hike to 15% pending a formal order. The...
AI Shock And Tariff Fears Split Markets Winners And Losers | Insight with Haslinda Amin 02/24/2026
The episode focused on the twin shocks of artificial‑intelligence market anxiety and a wave of U.S. tariff actions following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down earlier levies. President Trump’s team announced a 10% tariff on batteries, electronics and other...
The COB: Video Killed the Radio Star
Tariff threats from Donald Trump rattled Australian markets on Wednesday, nudging the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.04% to 9,022.30 points. A renewed tech sell‑off, driven by resurfacing AI concerns, saw the sector tumble 3.6%, with Atlassian plunging 9.44% and home‑software firms...
SEBI Reviews LODR, PMS Rules; Focus On Rationalisation: Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey | Business News
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator will launch a comprehensive review of the Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) and the Portfolio Management Services (PMS) framework, signalling a push to modernise rules that have been static since 2020‑2022. The...
Closing Trades: Nifty Closes Above 25,700 | Markets End Higher for 2nd Straight Session | ET Now
India’s Nifty closed above 25,700, marking a second consecutive session of gains led by private-sector banks even as IT and midcaps lagged. Markets were roiled by a major shock at IDFC First Bank after it disclosed a roughly ₹590 crore...
Taiwan Weighs Impact of US Tariff Ruling on Trade Deal | TaiwanPlus News
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping global tariffs has thrown the newly signed U.S–Taiwan trade agreement into uncertainty. The ruling follows the Court’s finding that the so‑called “Liberation Day” tariffs violated...
Three Trans-Tasman Stocks for Reporting Season
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare lifted its earnings outlook, targeting $2.3 billion in revenue and $450‑$470 million in operating profit, while a weaker New Zealand dollar added export tailwinds and pushed the stock up nearly 5%. Chorus is benefitting from a 72% fibre‑penetration rate...
Gan Kim Yong on the Impact of Trump’s Potential New 15% Tariffs on Singapore
Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry, Gan Kim Yong, addressed the looming impact of President Trump’s announced 15% across‑the‑board tariffs on Singapore. He noted that despite a robust 5% growth in 2025, exports to the United States have already slipped nearly 9%,...
Japan's PM Takaichi Vows to Break with 'Fiscal Austerity' To Spark Economic Revival
Japan’s prime minister, Sana Takaichi, used her first policy speech after re‑election to announce a decisive shift away from the country’s long‑standing fiscal austerity. She argued that Japan cannot sustain a future without growth and pledged to stimulate investment across...
S2E32: Tech Jitters, Fed Splits, Dollar Gains: Nerves Rise
Global markets slipped as the U.S. dollar surged to multi‑month highs and oil prices climbed on heightened geopolitical risk. Hosts Howie Lim and Hugh Chung highlighted AI‑related stock turbulence, a split among Federal Reserve officials on future rate moves, and...
Editors' Roundtable LIVE | Nifty IT Crashes 16% Amid AI Disruption Fears | Nilesh Shah | IT Stocks
The Editors’ Roundtable focused on the sharp 16% plunge in the Nifty IT index during February, attributing the sell‑off to heightened fears that generative AI could erode traditional Indian IT services. Panelists highlighted that large‑cap firms lost 15‑20% while mid‑caps fell...