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US Stock market today: Dow Jones up 0.22%, S&P 500 rises 0.36%, Nasdaq surges 0.68% as Nvidia powers tech rally, Dollar General soars 12%, and OECD cuts U.S. growth forecast amid trade war tensions
US Stock market today showed mixed moves as the Nasdaq Composite jumped, led by strong gains in tech stocks like Nvidia, while the Dow Jones wavered. The OECD cut its U.S. growth outlook, warning of trade policy risks. Investors are watching rising tariff impacts, weak factory data, and ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions. Retailer Dollar General soared after raising its forecast. Global bond yields dipped, and Constellation Energy rose on a nuclear deal with Meta. With uncertainty around global growth and U.S. spending plans, markets are bracing for a bumpy ride. Here's everything you need to know in today’s full market recap.
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki predicts greatest market crash in history – are you prepared?
Robert Kiyosaki forecasts a significant crash in stock, bond, and real estate markets. He suggests that this crash may occur this summer. Kiyosaki advises people to prepare and potentially profit by investing in hard assets. He highlights silver as a top investment choice.
Silver price jumps by Rs 3,500 in just 2 days. Is a new all-time high in sight soon?
Silver price today: The sharp surge in silver prices has been driven by renewed geopolitical and economic concerns, as investors seek safety in bullion. Escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, marked by increased military activity ahead of peace talks, have added to global uncertainty.
Why the stock market fell today? Sensex tanks 636 pts, Nifty below 24,550 — 6 key reasons behind the decline
Stock Market Crash: Indian stock markets faced a downturn. Sensex and Nifty50 declined due to struggles in finance and IT. Global trade worries and US fiscal issues contributed. Donald Trump's tariff plans impacted metal exporters. Weak global data and anticipation of the RBI policy added pressure. US debt concerns and volatile oil prices further dampened sentiment.
US yields are America’s headache, but DXY may be world’s concern: Kotak Equities
Kotak Institutional Equities suggests rising US bond yields reflect domestic fiscal concerns rather than growth optimism. A weakening US dollar, however, poses broader global risks, potentially reshaping investment strategies and capital flows. While US yields may be a localized issue, a declining dollar index could trigger asset repricing and influence financial stability worldwide, but India seems insulated.
Gold Price Prediction: Yellow metal nears 3-week high on safe haven demand, silver tops Rs 1 lakh/kg
On Monday, gold and silver closed higher in both domestic and international markets. Gold August futures ended at ₹97,953 per 10 grams, up 2.17%, while silver July futures settled at ₹1,01,011 per kilogram, gaining 4.12%.
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Indian bonds flat ahead of state debt supply, RBI policy decision
Indian government bonds saw limited movement early Tuesday. Investors are watching for state debt supply later today. The Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision is due this week. GDP growth exceeded expectations. The central bank is expected to cut rates. Liquidity surplus is supporting the market. States are set to sell bonds worth 294 billion rupees.
Other income boosts performance of banks in Q4 amid weak credit demand
While a majority of the banks reported double-digit net profit growth for the March 2025 quarter, it was largely driven by a robust increase in the other income as most of them were unable to post strong growth in net interest income (NII).
US life insurers shifted $800 billion offshore from 2019 to 2024, Moody's says
U.S. life insurers have significantly increased their investments in private credit, shifting nearly $800 billion in reserves offshore between 2019 and 2024. This move, driven by low interest rates and competition, involves partnerships with private equity firms and relocating assets to Bermuda and the Cayman Islands.
Crash time is now: Kiyosaki urges dumping ‘fake money’ for silver, predicts 3x surge
Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling personal finance book Rich Dad Poor Dad, on Monday warned that the “biggest crash in history” could begin this summer, urging investors to move out of stocks and bonds and into alternative assets like gold, silver, and Bitcoin.
Gold prices to witness big moves, may hit Rs 1.10 lakh/10g in one year. Is now the time to buy?
Gold prices in India are expected to surge to Rs 1,10,000 per 10 grams and $4,000 per ounce globally over the next 12 months amid geopolitical uncertainties. Experts recommend accumulating gold on dips and maintaining at least a 10% portfolio allocation for diversification. Steady demand from jewellery and central banks supports gold’s long-term appeal as a safe haven asset.
DeepSeek can undercut larger ChatGPT, ace investor Mary Meeker warns
Mary Meeker predicts AI will spawn numerous trillion-dollar companies, with competition intensifying from firms like China's DeepSeek. Rising training costs for leading US models, such as OpenAI's GPT, are creating opportunities for cheaper, task-specific alternatives. The current AI landscape resembles a capital-intensive commodity market, demanding deep funding and patient investors for startups to thrive.
Trump Media raises $2.44 billion for Bitcoin treasury plan
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. secured approximately $1.44 billion through stock sales and $1 billion in convertible bonds, earmarking the funds to establish a Bitcoin treasury. Following the announcement, the company's shares experienced a rise, with the deal providing over $3 billion in liquid assets and Bitcoin exposure to shareholders. Crypto.
Gensol defaults on BluSmart-linked bond repayment for May
Gensol Engineering, linked to BluSmart's founders, has defaulted on Rs 4 crore in payments to its pass-through certificate (PTC) holders, impacting retail investors. The default stems from BluSmart halting operations and stalled deal talks, jeopardising loan repayments secured against vehicles. With vehicles now under lessor's control, recovery efforts are underway amidst investigations into fund diversions by Gensol's promoters.
Crisis-hit Gensol defaults on May payment of BluSmart cabs loans
Gensol Engineering, linked to BluSmart founders, has defaulted on payments to its PTC holders. The default amount is around ₹4 crore. Repayments stopped after BluSmart cab services ceased. Grip Invest confirms the default. They are working to recover funds by selling the vehicles used as collateral. Vriksh Advisors now possesses the vehicles.
India bonds stable after benchmark breaches key level on rate-cut hopes
Indian government bond yields remained stable early Thursday. The 10-year benchmark yield had previously breached a key level. Expectations of policy easing continue to grow. New Delhi will auction bonds on Friday. January-March GDP data is expected. The Reserve Bank of India is expected to cut rates in June. Bond yields are expected to decline further.
BP's Castrol business draws interest from Reliance, Apollo and Lone Star
BP Plc's Castrol lubricant business is drawing significant interest from a range of potential buyers, including Reliance Industries, Apollo Global Management, Lone Star Funds, Brookfield Asset Management, and Stonepeak Partners. Saudi Aramco is also considering a bid for the unit, which could fetch between $8 billion and $10 billion.
Long gold and short crude could be the trades for rest of the year: Peter McGuire
Peter McGuire anticipates continued US dollar weakness, benefiting the euro, yen, and pound. He expects bond yields to rise around 4.47% while closely monitoring Fed rate policy and tariff negotiations. McGuire maintains a long position on gold, targeting $3600-3700 in Q3, and a short position on crude oil due to anticipated increased production from OPEC.
HDFC Bank faces regulatory scrutiny over alleged mis-selling of Credit Suisse bonds in UAE
HDFC Bank faces scrutiny in the UAE over the alleged mis-selling of Credit Suisse bonds. A regulator is examining potential breaches of licensing conditions related to how HDFC conducted business across different jurisdictions, specifically between its UAE, DIFC, and Bahrain operations. Investor complaints have triggered investigations into whether clients were properly onboarded and advised, raising concerns about regulatory compliance.
Adani Ports and SEZ to raise Rs 5,000 crore via long-term bonds
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone plans to raise ₹5,000 crore. This will be through a 15-year non-convertible debenture issue. The issue opens on May 29. The funds will be used for capital expenditure and debt refinancing. This is Adani Ports' largest bond issuance. The company's net debt-to-Ebitda ratio has improved. The bonds are rated Crisil AAA.
U.S. stock market futures today: Dow dips 100 points ahead of Nvidia earnings and FOMC minutes, gold rebounds, Exxon exits France, Macy’s beats estimates, and Shein shifts IPO plans amid global market volatility
US Stock Market Future updates the pulse of Wall Street as Dow futures dip ahead of critical FOMC minutes and Nvidia earnings. With traders cautious, all eyes are on today’s key triggers—Federal Reserve’s policy outlook and Nvidia’s performance. Meanwhile, gold rebounds after a two-day fall, Exxon plans a $400M French exit, and Macy’s surprises with better-than-expected results. From Japan’s bond concerns to Shein’s IPO shift and Taiwan’s revised growth outlook, markets are navigating mixed global signals. Catch all real-time moves, economic updates, and big corporate headlines shaping investor sentiment today. Stay tuned for everything impacting your portfolio.
Rupee ends nearly flat, wedged between importer dollar bids and Asia FX uptick
The Indian rupee ended nearly flat on Wednesday, as the impact of month-end dollar demand from importers was offset by an uptick in regional peers.
India bonds are a buy for Citi on diverging rates policy with US
Citigroup anticipates a continued rally in Indian bonds, driven by deeper interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India, potentially reaching 5%. This diverges from the US Federal Reserve's stance, weakening the traditional link between Indian bonds and US Treasuries. Aberdeen Investments echoes this view, predicting further rate cuts amid easing inflation and potentially lower oil prices.
GIFT Nifty down 10 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
Equity markets experienced a downturn on Tuesday, with the Nifty dropping 0.7% due to global uncertainties, trade tension concerns, and rising US debt anxieties. Analysts anticipate continued market volatility in the near future, closely monitoring global events, trade negotiations, and remaining corporate earnings reports. The rupee depreciated, settling at 85.40 against the US dollar.
Gold stages rebound as US dollar, Treasury yields slip
Gold prices increased on Wednesday. The dollar weakened slightly, and U.S. bond yields decreased. Investors are waiting for the U.S. core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index report. Donald Trump eased tariff threats on EU imports. U.S. consumer confidence improved in May. Neel Kashkari suggested keeping interest rates steady. Gold imports to Switzerland from the U.S. rose in April.
India bonds overcome RBI surplus-led fall, rise on policy easing bets
Indian government bond prices rose on Monday, recovering from an early fall caused by a lower-than-expected central bank surplus transfer, as bets of further monetary policy easing boosted demand.
India rate cut bets cap upward move in bond yields post RBI surplus letdown
Indian government bond prices recovered from initial losses on Monday, buoyed by expectations of further monetary policy easing despite a lower-than-expected surplus transfer from the Reserve Bank of India. Traders anticipate at least 50 basis points more in rate cuts in the coming months. Investors are now awaiting India's GDP data and the central bank's policy decision in early June.
Indian markets decline amidst US bond market sell-off and rising yields
Indian equity indices declined, mirroring a Wall Street sell-off triggered by rising US Treasury yields. The NSE Nifty and BSE Sensex both fell by 0.8%. Asian markets also largely weakened, influenced by the surge in 30-year US Treasury yields to an 18-month high amid concerns about the US debt burden and credit rating downgrade.
Gold price prediction: Yellow metal at 2-week high amid bond trouble. Breakout coming?
On Thursday, both gold and silver ended lower in domestic and international markets. Gold June futures settled at Rs 95,536 per 10 grams, down 0.07%, while silver July futures closed at Rs 97,796 per kilogram, losing 0.46%.
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