Gold and silver have rallied sharply, but renewed US rate hike fears following Fed Chief Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole remarks have clouded the near-term outlook. While experts remain bullish on both metals, gold is preferred for stability and safe-haven demand, whereas silver offers higher upside potential but comes with greater volatility and correction risks.
Chinese equities remained largely subdued on Tuesday, with defensive sectors cushioning losses in technology stocks. The Shanghai Composite was nearly flat, while the CSI300 slipped marginally. Liquor, consumer staples and banking stocks gained, but technology-focused indices declined. Hong Kong stocks came under greater pressure, while global bond yields, Middle East tensions and oil prices above $90 added to risk-off sentiment.
Amazon shares fell after the FTC and 22 states sued over alleged manipulation of advertising auctions, potentially causing $20 billion in advertiser overcharges. The case intensifies regulatory pressure, threatening Amazon’s high-margin advertising business and raising concerns about penalties, operational changes and future profitability.
Jewellery stocks fell after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to avoid non-essential gold purchases. The appeal, aimed at conserving foreign exchange, follows a similar call made by Modi in May to avoid gold purchases for weddings for a year.
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ITC shares rose, while Happiest Minds fell, after ITC Infotech announced plans to acquire and merge with the Bengaluru-based IT services firm. ITC Infotech will first buy a 22.1% stake from founder Ashok Soota for Rs 1,330 crore, followed by a share swap. After the merger, ITC will hold 73.4% of the combined entity, while Happiest Minds shareholders will own 19%. The deal will also give ITC Infotech a backdoor listing.
Shein shares fell 8% on their Hong Kong debut despite strong IPO demand, reflecting concerns over slowing growth, tariffs, trade restrictions, valuation and competition. The fast-fashion giant is diversifying into third-party marketplaces and lifestyle categories, but investors remain cautious about whether Shein can sustain growth and profitability amid rising challenges.
Milky Mist Dairy Food shares rallied over 9% after the dairy products maker reported a nearly tenfold year-on-year jump in Q1 profit to Rs 65 crore, while revenue rose 43.6%. Stronger margins and robust growth across key categories, including yoghurt, ice cream, cheese and paneer, supported the performance.
AI hardware demand helped sustain manufacturing growth across several Asian economies in August, with China, Japan and South Korea recording expansion. Strong semiconductor and technology exports supported factory activity, while Taiwan, Malaysia and the Philippines also grew. However, the prolonged Middle East conflict and rising costs pose risks to the region’s outlook.
Retail investors reduced holdings in 1,051 NSE-listed stocks in the June quarter, even as these stocks gained an average 35.79%. This outpaced the 24.22% average rise in 1,130 stocks where retail ownership increased, suggesting investors may have exited some winners too early.
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