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Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon flagged dealmaking uncertainty driven by the Iran conflict, cautioning that recovery in M&A and capital markets activity will not follow a predictable path. His comments underscore ongoing caution at a firm whose revenues are closely tied to advisory and underwriting volumes.

Oil prices jumped 6% above $100 per barrel after the US imposed a blockade on Iran, triggering a sharp repricing of global crude supply risk. The move reflects market conviction that Iranian export volumes face immediate disruption, tightening an already constrained global supply picture.

GE Vernova is positioned across power generation, wind, and electrification infrastructure as energy demand rises globally. Its gas turbine backlog and grid equipment orders benefit from long procurement cycles and supplier concentration, though Wind segment margins remain a drag. Investors are focused on whether Power

Indian mutual funds cut cash holdings to a 16-month low in March as fund managers deployed capital into falling equity markets. Inflows held steady despite mark-to-market losses, enabling active deployment rather than defensive cash preservation. Reduced dry powder raises redemption risk if the downturn extends.

LIC's board approved a 1:1 bonus share issue, its first since the 2022 IPO, to be funded by capitalizing Rs 6,325 crore from reserves. The issue doubles outstanding shares, compressing per-share price and improving retail liquidity. Completion is expected within two months of board approval, by December 2025.

FIIs accumulated 1.68 crore shares in Suzlon Energy during the March quarter even as they withdrew over Rs 1 lakh crore from Indian equities overall. The counter-trend buy in a wind energy operator points to sector-specific conviction around India's renewable capacity build-out. Continuation of the stake build in the J

Pakistan's KSE 100 index fell nearly 6,000 points on Monday after US-Iran ceasefire talks, brokered by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Asim Munir, failed to produce a deal. The collapse wiped out gains tied to Pakistan's diplomatic role and triggered a broad market selloff. Investors will watch for any ren

US stock futures fell after Iran war talks failed and Trump ordered a Hormuz blockade. Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures all slid on rising geopolitical risk. A Hormuz blockade could disrupt global oil supply and pressure markets further.

Dow futures dropped 500 points after President Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following failed talks. The move erases gains from the best week for all three major averages since November, which had been driven by expectations of a near-term resolution. Energy markets and global supply chains now fac

Investors appear to have largely priced in prevailing geopolitical risks, with markets showing reduced sensitivity to new headlines despite rising oil prices. The shift suggests peak fear may have passed, compressing volatility responses that earlier episodes triggered. Whether the calm reflects genuine repricing or he

Foreign investors hold nearly $30 trillion in U.S. stocks and bonds, making external ownership a systemic variable in American asset pricing. A shift in foreign allocation, even modest in percentage terms, translates into trillion-dollar flows that can reprice equities and move Treasury yields. Reserve diversification

MCX crude oil futures jumped 7.4% on April 13 after the US military signaled preparations to blockade the Strait of Hormuz following the breakdown of US-Iran truce talks. The strait carries approximately 20% of global oil supply, making any restriction an immediate upside price catalyst. Further direction depends on US

The BSE Sensex crashed nearly 1,700 points and the Nifty 50 fell 500 points in a single session, wiping out approximately ₹8 lakh crore in market capitalization within minutes. The scale and speed of the decline points to broad liquidation pressure across Indian equities. Key triggers and whether the selloff extends fu

Brent crude jumped 7.05% to $101.91 a barrel after the US announced a maritime blockade on Iran, snapping a prior session decline. The move reprices supply disruption risk across Persian Gulf shipping lanes, with knock-on exposure for energy equities, refining margins, and inflation expectations. Markets will monitor O

President Trump publicly cited Palantir by its ticker symbol PLTR, the first time a sitting U.S. president has directly named a stock, triggering a $10 billion market cap surge within minutes. The mention came as Palantir shares were already falling 16% in a single session. Regulatory attention from the SEC on presiden

China's Shanghai Composite fell 0.39% to 3,971 on April 13 as Donald Trump's 50% tariff threat against China and a reported blockade of Iranian ports rattled Asian markets. The dual escalation raises the stakes for export-sensitive Chinese sectors and regional energy flows simultaneously.

Japan's benchmark bond yield has surged to a 29-year high after US-Iran peace talks collapsed and the US Navy announced a planned blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The development raises imported inflation risk for Japan, intensifying scrutiny of the Bank of Japan ahead of a potential rate decision this month.

Brent crude crossed $103 after US-Iran talks collapsed, with analysts flagging a potential $150 price spike if Washington blockades the Strait of Hormuz. The strait carries up to 12 million barrels per day, making any sustained closure a severe global supply shock. Traders currently view a full blockade as unlikely des

Singapore's equity index is nearing its all-time high as global conflict pushes investors toward defensive markets. The country's political stability and deep capital markets reinforce its haven status, attracting capital rotating out of more conflict-exposed Asian markets. A confirmed break above the prior record woul

Gold and silver face a turbulent week after US-Iran talks collapsed, amplifying safe-haven demand signals alongside a busy macro slate. US PPI data, crude oil moves, and multiple Fed speaker appearances will each independently pressure bullion pricing. Analysts flag the combination as unusually dense for a single week.