Morning Brief
Market Pulse: Markets drifted after India’s benchmark suffered its longest losing streak in 25 years, leaving traders playing defense amid tepid action.
Key Movers: Defensive names and battered financials held ground (see “AfterNifty’s longest losing streak…”), while crypto tools caught a spark courtesy of a new library on PyPI.
Macro & Politics: All eyes on AI regulations after an Anthropic whistleblower testifies in NYC—chip and cloud stocks could jitter on any heavy-handed rules.
What’s Next: Watch equity futures around the 22,600 level at open—hold and expect a dip-and-rip in banks, fail and brace for a slide.
📈 Breaking Financial News
PI dips below $0.090 as bearish momentum builds despite rising OI
Key takeaways PI trades near $0.0865 on Monday, extending its decline for a fifth consecutive day. Futures open interest rises to $10.15 million from $9.78 million, indicating increased outstanding exposure. Support sits at $0.0827 and $0.0801, with initial r…
Show HN: Algomaya – Paper trading and algo trading simulator for beginners
I built a paper trading app as a solo developer. It lets you practice trading 150+ US stocks with $100K virtual money, build algo strategies visually (RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands), backtest on re…
F&O Talk: 22,600 is a key Nifty support; Sudeep Shah discusses PB Fintech, Infosys, TCS strategy ahead of Q2
Analyst Sudeep Shah, Vice President and Head of Technical & Derivatives Research at SBI Securities, interacted with ETMarkets regarding the outlook for the Nifty, options data, and an index strategy for the upcoming week. The following are the edited excerpts…
Pre-market action: Here's the trade setup for today's session
The stock market's positive open saw the Nifty rise by 0.6%, breaking an eight-week streak of losses. Experts note a potential rebound in Indian stocks, driven by favorable Q2 business reports and strong bank results. However, the rupee suffered as it depreci…
Transcript: Omar Aguilar, CEO and CIO of Schwab Asset Management
The transcript from this week’s MiB: Omar Aguilar, CEO and CIO of Schwab Asset Management, is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube (video), YouTube (audio), and Bloomberg. …
The analyst who called the iPhone before it existed says Elon is building the device that kills it
Josh Baylin believes Musk is about to launch a phone that works worldwide without cell towers and runs on one of the most powerful AI platforms in existence. He lays out the FCC filings behind his prediction — and names a stock at the heart of it, free.
🔍 Market Analysis & Insights
Anthropic whistleblower Jacob Coxon to testify at NYC AI hearing on ‘kill switches,’ regulations
He is appearing at the request of Council Speaker Julie Menin, who has been urging AI whistleblowers to testify as the city seeks to get more involved in regulation of the industry, according to a report.
Jobs Recovery Or One-Off Blip?
Last month, the BLS reported a stunning gain of 162k jobs in August. Accordingly, economists began to think the job market malaise may finally be thawing. The latest BLS report makes the August data seem like a one-off blip versus a trend change. Last Friday'…
How to trade HDFC Bank shares after new CEO appointment? Technical indicators still signal weakness
HDFC Bank shares remain under pressure despite a relief rally following the appointment of Anup Bagchi as CEO. Technical analysts see resistance around Rs 755–760, while support lies at Rs 685–680. The stock has fallen 28% in 2026, underperforming the Nifty 5…
Tech Picks: Cyient among 5 stocks to buy for up to 11% returns in short term
Markets ended sharply lower for the eighth successive week, extending the prevailing corrective trend amid sustained selling pressure and weak global cues. Going forward, analysts say developments in the energy market will remain a crucial trigger for market …
IDBI Bank, Lal PathLabs, Welspun Living: Top stock ideas by Choice Broking
Stocks to buy today: IDBI Bank has moved above both its 50-day EMA, which indicates that the near-term trend is turning positive, says Sachin Gupta of Choice Broking.
The REAL Reason Trump Is Invading Iran
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crypto-terminal added to PyPI
A free, Bloomberg-style crypto terminal for your shell: live Coinbase prices, candles, indicators and alerts.
AfterNifty’s longest losing streak in 25 years, what should investors do now?
After Nifty’s longest weekly losing streak in 25 years, analysts advise caution as the index trades below its 200-week moving average. The 22,600 level remains crucial, with further downside possible if Nifty fails to reclaim it decisively.
After Nifty’s longest losing streak in 25 years, what should investors do now?
After Nifty’s longest weekly losing streak in 25 years, analysts advise caution as the index trades below its 200-week moving average. The 22,600 level remains crucial, with further downside possible if Nifty fails to reclaim it decisively.
ASX REITs Weekly Market Health Report
Week ending 4 October 2026 The central issue is whether the REIT sector is approaching a potential recovery base or remains in a sustained downtrend. With XPJ closing at 1,480.6, below all three EM…
Dalal Street Week Ahead: Oversold Nifty may rebound as volatility stays high
The technical structure has weakened materially, with the most important development being the Nifty's modest violation of its 200-week moving average, presently placed at 22,606.97. This is the first breach of this long-term average since March 2020 and make…
The Hidden Government Project JPMorgan Is Pouring Over a Trillion Dollars Into
As the tech race with China nears a breaking point, Washington has restarted a decade-old effort called Project Phoenix. Two tiny companies trading under $10 are the only ones that can deliver on its mission — and big banks are quietly buying in.
Market Commentary
Everybody’s glazing over the silent pressure building in PI after it nosed below $0.090. Everyone’s too busy yapping about broad indexes to see that rising open interest on Coinjournal.net signals potential squeeze or capitulation—ignore this at your own risk.
The link between Algomaya’s simulator debut and HDFC Bank’s lackluster technicals might seem loose, but it’s telling. Rookie traders are gorging on backtests while the real action in beaten-down financials whispers “swing trade” beneath the noise of RSI and moving averages.
Here’s the takeaway: Set tight stops, watch volume spikes, and don’t overthink it. If 22,600 holds, buy into the infra bounce. If it breaks, pull the plug fast. Act on what you see, not on someone else’s hype.