Middle East tensions push oil above $85, but equities show resilience on Trump’s TACO trade

Middle East tensions have pushed oil prices above eighty-five dollars a barrel. Indian equities declined moderately after recent geopolitical developments. Investors are betting on Donald Trump’s tendency to de-escalate conflicts. This resilience suggests markets are accustomed to regional geopolitical tensions. Higher oil prices are negative for India, but investors expect rewards.

HCL Tech tumbles 4.5% as analysts cut price targets after Q1 results

HCL Technologies shares dropped significantly on Tuesday following analyst target reductions. Most foreign brokerages trimmed their price targets after the company’s first-quarter results. The Nifty IT index also saw a decline, mirroring the broader market trend. Despite this, many domestic brokers maintain a positive outlook on the stock. Analysts still project a potential upside from…

US derivatives regulator blocks Kalshi from canceling Michigan trades despite court order

The U.S. derivatives regulator blocked Kalshi from cancelling trades in Michigan despite a state court order banning its sports-related contracts. The move highlights a growing clash between federal authorities backing prediction markets and states enforcing gambling laws, raising broader questions about jurisdiction, regulation, and the future of event-based trading platforms.