Is Dalal Street really scared of war? Here’s how Sensex performed during the 1999 Kargil conflict

History shows that markets can surprise, Sensex delivered massive returns during the 1999 Kargil conflict while global peers lagged. Here’s what traders and investors must know. War and stock market: Do wars crash markets or create opportunities? As war fears resurface globally, Dalal Street veterans are asking: Is it time to panic or pounce?Flashback to 1999, when India…

Currency Market News: Rupee strengthens 27 paise to 84.96 vs dollar on robust fund inflows

Rupee appreciated by 27 paise to 84.96 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, buoyed by strong foreign fund inflows, healthier domestic economic data, and easing global tensions. Forex traders observed that India’s manufacturing and industrial sectors both grew by 3%, highlighting the strength of domestic demand. Additionally, a significant rally in domestic…

Canada Elections 2025: Mark Carney’s Liberals win after Trump’s threats spark nationalist surge

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won Canada’s federal election, completing a remarkable turnaround driven by a wave of nationalism after US President Donald Trump’s threats to Canada’s economy and sovereignty. The Liberals are projected to win more seats in Parliament than the opposition Conservatives, although it remains uncertain whether they will secure an…

Massive Blackout Cripples Spain, Portugal: Flights grounded, metros stalled, ATMs crash, hospitals on backup as state of emergency declared

Spain and Portugal were thrown into turmoil on Monday as a massive and unexplained 12-hour power outage crippled much of the Iberian Peninsula, halting subways, grounding flights, knocking out phone service, and bringing daily life to a standstill for millions. Both countries have declared a state of emergency as efforts to restore full electricity supply…