Former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner built one of Wall Street's fastest-growing AI hedge funds before heavy losses triggered margin calls and a major portfolio sale. Here's what happened and why it matters.
Read MoreFormer OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner built one of Wall Street's fastest-growing AI hedge funds before heavy losses triggered margin calls and a major portfolio sale. Here's what happened and why it matters.
Asian markets gained on July 27, 2026, supported by easing US-Iran geopolitical tensions, a sharp decline in crude oil prices, and improved risk appetite. India's Nifty 50 snapped a five-session losing streak, while Shanghai, Nikkei, KOSPI, and Hang Seng advanced. CXMT's record Shanghai debut and Nvidia-led AI investment deals in South Korea remained key global market highlights.
Global financial markets turned volatile as surging oil prices, Middle East tensions, rising bond yields, and renewed inflation concerns weighed on investor sentiment. Asian equities declined, technology stocks faced pressure, and central banks faced fresh policy challenges.
Asian equities witnessed a broad selloff as escalating Middle East tensions, Brent crude crossing $100 per barrel, AI spending concerns, and currency pressures weighed on investor sentiment. South Korea and Japan led declines, while Indian markets remained under pressure amid rising macro risks.
Global markets witnessed sharp volatility as escalating Middle East tensions pushed Brent crude above $100 per barrel and sent US markets down over 2%. Rising bond yields, inflation concerns, FII selling, and crude oil risks are key factors Indian investors need to monitor.
Asian markets ended mixed to lower as rising West Asia tensions, higher crude oil prices and inflation concerns triggered cautious trading across the region. Brent crude surged above $93 per barrel after fresh Red Sea shipping risks intensified supply disruption fears. Hong Kong and India markets declined, while Japan and South Korea pared early gains as investors balanced strong export and technology momentum against rising geopolitical risks and monetary policy uncertainty.
The US stock market opened lower after the Labor Day holiday, with the Dow Jones falling 641 points as crude oil prices climbed amid escalating US-Iran tensions. Investors are also watching inflation data, Treasury yields and Federal Reserve rate expectations, while energy stocks and Qualcomm moved higher.
Indian benchmark indices ended lower for the second straight session on September 8, 2026. Nifty fell 144 points to 23,635, while Sensex declined 555 points to 75,577 as banking and insurance stocks came under pressure. Rising Brent crude above $100 a barrel and persistent Middle East tensions weighed on investor sentiment, while pharma, FMCG and energy stocks offered some support.
Indian markets ended lower on Thursday, with the Nifty 50 falling 41 points and the Sensex declining 417 points amid sharp expiry-day volatility. Banking stocks gained after the RBI reported $136.38 billion in foreign currency inflows, while Solar Industries rallied on acquisition buzz.
Indian markets are likely to open higher on September 3, tracking a 151-point rise in Gift Nifty. Here are the key Nifty and Sensex levels, support, resistance and market outlook.
The US stock market opened lower after the Labor Day holiday, with the Dow Jones falling 641 points as crude oil prices climbed amid escalating US-Iran tensions. Investors are also watching inflation data, Treasury yields and Federal Reserve rate expectations, while energy stocks and Qualcomm moved higher.
Indian benchmark indices ended lower for the second straight session on September 8, 2026. Nifty fell 144 points to 23,635, while Sensex declined 555 points to 75,577 as banking and insurance stocks came under pressure. Rising Brent crude above $100 a barrel and persistent Middle East tensions weighed on investor sentiment, while pharma, FMCG and energy stocks offered some support.
Indian markets ended lower on Thursday, with the Nifty 50 falling 41 points and the Sensex declining 417 points amid sharp expiry-day volatility. Banking stocks gained after the RBI reported $136.38 billion in foreign currency inflows, while Solar Industries rallied on acquisition buzz.
Indian markets are likely to open higher on September 3, tracking a 151-point rise in Gift Nifty. Here are the key Nifty and Sensex levels, support, resistance and market outlook.
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