Auto stocks rise up to 6% ahead of GST council meeting. Tata Motors, Maruti, M&M defy weak August sales

Auto stocks rise up to 6% ahead of GST council meeting. Tata Motors, Maruti, M&M defy weak August sales

Auto stocks rallied as much as 6% on Monday ahead of the all important two-day GST council meeting that starts on Wednesday, September 3. Sectorally, auto trumped its peers with the Nifty Auto index finishing the day with 2.8% uptick. All the 15 stocks settled in the green. The positive sentiments helped stocks sail through … Read more

The more deals Trump gets, the more confidence markets gain

The more deals Trump gets, the more confidence markets gain

The world’s investors are enjoying a confidence boost after months of uncertainty as President Donald Trump finally starts signing trade deals. Global stocks extended a record, risk-sensitive currencies strengthened and bonds fell after a trade agreement with Japan contained lower tariffs than Trump had threatened earlier this month. The big picture takeaway seems to be … Read more