Indian gold markets are seeing a premium return after a price dip, with buyers cautiously re-entering despite affordability concerns. This revival is fueled by falling international prices and a strengthening rupee. Meanwhile, China’s physical demand for gold has noticeably weakened, with jewellery sales and household caution impacting the market, though the central bank continues its…

Gold prices are facing a significant downturn, nearing a fourth consecutive weekly loss, as a robust US dollar and anticipated aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve to combat inflation exert pressure. The precious metal has dipped below the $4,000 per ounce mark for the first time in years. Analysts predict this downward trend…

Asian markets saw a cautious rebound Wednesday after a significant tech-led global selloff, reigniting worries about the AI rally’s sustainability. South Korea’s Kospi surged, led by Samsung Electronics, following a steep decline. Investors now keenly await Micron Technology’s results for clues on AI infrastructure demand, with some strategists predicting further downside for the semiconductor sector….

South Korea remains in the emerging-market category as MSCI cites persistent foreign exchange market accessibility issues. Despite ongoing reforms, including plans for round-the-clock trading, the index provider requires more time to assess their impact. While the country’s benchmark KOSPI has seen remarkable gains, driven by AI-related semiconductor stocks, its market accessibility hurdles continue to prevent…

Major financial firms Barclays and Stifel have boosted their S&P 500 year-end targets to 7,800, signaling strong confidence in corporate profits and the U.S. stock market’s resilience. This optimism, fueled by AI advancements and improved investor sentiment, suggests further upside potential. While inflation and interest rate concerns linger, strategists see earnings growth and capital spending…

SK Hynix’s rise to South Korea’s most valuable listed company reflects a long-term bet on HBM chips that became central to the AI boom. Backed by early investment and Nvidia demand, the company transformed from a struggling memory maker into a global semiconductor leader.

Cerebras posted strong first earnings as a public company, with revenue nearly doubling to $193.4 million and losses narrowing, but shares fell after weaker gross margin guidance raised profitability concerns.

South Korean regulatory actions are prompting a reassessment of AI semiconductor valuations, though experts see this as a healthy correction rather than an end to the rally. Concerns linger over leveraged ETFs, with market watchers focusing on major tech firms’ AI capital expenditure. While India shows near-term strength due to easing geopolitical tensions and oil…

SpaceX’s historic IPO sparked massive investor enthusiasm before a sharp correction shifted focus toward valuation and execution. As volatility rises, investors are closely watching earnings, AI investment plans, index inclusion and the company’s ability to translate ambitious growth into sustainable long-term returns.

The Nikkei index in Japan fell for a consecutive second day amid worries about potential interest rate increases by the US Federal Reserve and uncertainties in AI sector valuations. The Nikkei 225 benchmark pulled back from its recent peak, reflecting declines in US stocks, notably in the semiconductor field. While chip and insurance sectors struggled,…