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Rs 40,000 crore gone in minutes! Why Infosys shares crashed 9% to hit lowest level in almost 6 years

Infosys share price: Infosys shares plummeted 9% to a near 6-year low, losing nearly Rs 40,000 crore in market cap. This follows Accenture's lowered revenue forecast, sparking concerns over reduced discretionary IT spending. The US Federal Reserve's hawkish stance further fueled worries about a potential slowdown in enterprise technology investments.

The Economic Times · Jun 19

Gold prices dip below Rs 1.50 lakh/10g; silver cracks Rs 20K/kg in 2 days amid strong dollar, inflation worries. Should you sell?

Gold and silver prices tumbled on MCX on Friday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance. Silver futures fell 2.3% to ₹2.32 lakh/kg, while gold futures dropped ₹2,269 to ₹1.49 lakh per 10 grams. The decline extended a sharp selloff from the previous session, taking…

The Economic Times · Jun 19

US Stock Market: Fed financial disclosures reveal stark contrast in transparency among top officials

Federal Reserve officials' financial disclosures reveal varying levels of detail. Governor Lisa Cook reported over $1 million in legal expenses, while Vice Chair Philip Jefferson disclosed modest royalty income. In contrast, former Chair Kevin Warsh's substantial assets were largely undescribed due to confidentiality, and his rapid divestment raised questions about…

The Economic Times · Jun 19

Fed split clouds rate forecasts

The Federal Reserve's latest moves have reinforced expectations that borrowing costs may remain stable throughout the second half of 2026, though a sharp divide among policymakers highlights the ongoing uncertainty surrounding inflation and the future path of monetary policy, pundits say.

Bangkok Post · Jun 18

Stocks Rebound After Fed Fueled Sell-Off; Nasdaq Jumps Almost 2%

Stocks rebounded on Thursday following a sell-off on Wednesday resulting from potential rate hikes from the Fed.

International Business Times · Jun 18

The Quiet Revolution at the Fed: The U.S. Banking Sector Received a Catalyst More Potent than Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve's pivot to soften Basel III capital requirements marks a fundamental shift, loosening the regulatory noose that has constrained U.S. banks since 2008.

Barchart · Jun 18

Stocks Rally on Middle East Peace, Apple-Intel Deal: Stock Market Today

Investors, traders and speculators set aside their worries about interest rates to celebrate peace in the Middle East and AAPL-INTC again.

Kiplinger · Jun 18

US stocks: US market's indexes advance with boost from chips, Iran optimism

U.S. stock indexes rose Thursday, led by semiconductor shares and easing inflation fears, despite anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Intel surged to a record high after President Trump announced a deal for U.S.-based chip design and manufacturing. Oil prices slid as the U.S. and Iran extended an interim agreement,…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

Dollar Rallies and Gold Retreats on Hawkish Fed

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 13-month high on Thursday, finishing up by 0.80%. The dollar rose on Thursday on carryover support from Wednesday, when the FOMC projected higher interest rates later this year. Thursday's US economic news was also supportive of the dollar as weekly jobless claims...

Barchart · Jun 18

Block Stock’s Unusual Options Activity Offers Something for Both Bulls and Bears

Block's overall options volume on Wednesday came in near its 30-day average, but five contracts stood out for unusual activity — all expiring within 15 days. They provide several affordable multi-leg setups worth considering from either side of the trade

Barchart · Jun 18