Goldman Sachs warned Brent crude could rise to $120 a barrel if Middle East shipping disruptions intensify, while JPMorgan sees further upside with prolonged disruption. Rising geopolitical risks, Strait of Hormuz tensions and supply concerns are keeping oil prices elevated.
Several Nifty Smallcap stocks have delivered stellar returns in CY26, with 28 stocks gaining over 50% so far and five turning multibaggers. A screen of stocks held by more than five mutual fund schemes identified 14 smallcaps that combine strong price momentum with institutional interest.
China’s exports surged 25% year-on-year in August, supported by strong overseas demand for automobiles and high-tech goods, while the country’s trade surplus widened to $119.1 billion. Auto exports jumped 43% and semiconductor shipments soared nearly 130%, highlighting the strength of China’s manufacturing sector.
PVR Inox’s Rs 300-crore share buyback opens September 10 and closes September 17, offering eligible shareholders Rs 1,450 per share, over 25% above the market price. The company plans to repurchase nearly 21 lakh shares. Eligibility depends on the September 4 record date, with separate entitlement ratios for small and general shareholders.
The Japanese yen has surged ahead of an expected Bank of Japan rate hike next week, disrupting the long-standing yen carry trade and prompting investors to unwind bearish yen positions. The yen strengthened to 152.89 per dollar, while markets now price a 97% probability of a 25-basis-point BOJ hike to 1.25%.
Biocon shares rose after the company secured a 10-year Pertuzumab supply contract in Brazil. The consortium with Bahiafarma and Bionovis received full allocation under the country’s PDP programme, providing access to around 70% of public-sector demand.
China’s stock markets edged higher on Tuesday, led by agriculture, energy and gold-related shares, while technology stocks declined. The CSI 300 rose 0.1% and the Shanghai Composite gained 0.4%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.3% as escalating Middle East tensions weighed on sentiment. Investors are also awaiting US inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook, keeping global markets cautious.
Indian bond traders are navigating uncertain waters as soaring oil prices weigh heavily on market sentiment. In response, the Reserve Bank of India is tightening liquidity to combat rising inflation. This strategic move intends to stabilize overnight rates and counterbalance the pressures of high crude costs. As the RBI adopts a careful approach, the possibility of interest rate hikes looms on the horizon.
HFCL and Sterlite Technologies hit their upper circuits on Tuesday, extending their sharp 2026 rallies on strong business updates. HFCL has surged over 267% so far this year, while Sterlite Tech has delivered a staggering 705% return, making both standout multibaggers.
Copper prices hit a record high of $14,533 per metric ton as tight mine supply, a weaker dollar and structural demand from electrification, AI and data centres fuelled the rally. Analysts see further upside if supply constraints persist.
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