Prime Research Weekly

Global markets turned volatile as rising inflation and geopolitical risks drove a sharp risk‑off shift. U.S. equities initially hit record highs but reversed after stronger‑than‑expected CPI and PPI data pushed bond yields higher and dampened rate‑cut expectations. Escalating US‑Iran tensions lifted crude prices above $100, intensifying inflation concerns for import‑dependent economies like India. The rupee […]

Global markets stayed buoyant last week, led by strong U.S. earnings, resilient job growth, and sustained AI momentum. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq notched record highs, with earnings growth expectations sharply upgraded to nearly 28% for Q1 marking the strongest pace since late 2021. Energy stocks have emerged as clear leaders in 2026, supported by […]

The Nifty closed nearly 200 points lower at 23,997 as broad‑based profit booking returned amid rising crude oil prices and muted Asian cues. The index gapped down sharply, slipped below 23,800 intraday, but staged a strong rebound in the second half to limit weekly losses. IT and Pharma provided relative support, while metals, PSU banks, […]

The coming week is set to be volatile, with markets focused on the US Fed meeting, advance GDP, PCE inflation, and Manufacturing PMI. While rate futures indicate a 99% probability of a Fed pause, investors remain alert to changes in guidance, especially amid speculation around Kevin Warsh as Jerome Powell’s potential successor and persistent core […]

In a special session of the union budget, Nifty plunged 495 points or 1.96%, to close at a four month low at 24825. This marks its sharpest percentage drop since April 7, 2025. The primary catalyst for the sell-off was the proposed hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on F&O trades, a move aimed at […]

Global investor sentiment sustained multiple blows from policy developments, including US proposals to cap credit card interest rates, new tariffs targeting nations trading with Iran, and an increasingly aggressive stance toward Greenland. These headlines heightened uncertainty around consumer spending and global trade flows, overshadowing pockets of corporate resilience. Back home, Disappointing earnings from major bluechip […]

US stocks advanced in the first full trading week of 2026, with investors largely ignoring geopolitical tensions and pushing major indexes to all-time highs. Rotation from mega-caps to cyclicals broadened market participation, while focus on President Trump’s tariff policies and the Fed’s rate path supported industrials and small caps. The S&P 500 rose 1.6% last […]

US stock markets navigated a holiday-shortened last week marked by early volatility and net weekly losses despite intraday recoveries. Indian stock markets demonstrated resilience throughout the holiday-thinned week, closing higher on low volumes driven by year-end positioning. Optimism was fuelled by robust GDP growth (8.2%), strong automotive sales, encouraging updates in the banking sector, anticipation […]

US stock markets rose during the shortened holiday last week, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both reaching record highs. Light news flow and trading volumes characterised the period, though favourable economic data and AI optimism supported positive sentiment. Investors also processed a delayed BEA release showing that Q3 GDP expanded at […]

US equity markets experienced notable volatility throughout the last week, driven by technology-sector corrections and year-end portfolio re-balancing. Major American indices delivered mixed performance, with the Nasdaq under pressure from profit-taking in AI-related stocks following substantial year-to-date gains. Market sentiment improved markedly after December 12, supported by expectations of steady Federal Reserve policy and encouraging […]