The latest research notes, market analysis and editorial commentary on Indian and global markets from the Liveworldmarket team — updated as new posts are published.
Crude oil has once again crossed the important level of $100 per barrel. On 9 September 2026, Brent crude—the main international oil benchmark—moved above $100 amid growing concerns about Middle East supplies and disruption to important shipping routes. West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark, remained below Brent…
Global stock markets entered September 2026 with strong headline returns—but the surface is calmer than the forces underneath. Artificial-intelligence spending remains a powerful earnings engine, emerging markets have outpaced developed-market benchmarks, and several economies continue to grow. At the same time, an en…
European stock markets opened the week cautiously as investors weighed a fresh rise in crude-oil prices, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and expectations around the European Central Bank's next interest-rate decision. The pan-European STOXX 600 was slightly lower in early trade, while major national indices s…
Indian equities enter the new week with a cautious setup after the Nifty 50 ended the previous session near 23,898 and the Sensex closed around 76,515. The broader market backdrop is mixed. Domestic equities managed to snap a four-session losing streak on Friday, but Indian markets are still dealing with pressure from…
The United States has crossed another major financial milestone: its federal debt has risen above $40 trillion for the first time. At first glance, this may appear to be an issue limited to the US economy. But because the US dollar and US government bonds sit at the centre of the global financial system, rising Americ…
Algorithmic trading, commonly called algo trading, uses predefined rules to identify trading opportunities, generate alerts, place orders or manage open positions. Instead of making every decision manually, a trader converts a trading idea into instructions that software can follow. Algo trading does not guarantee pro…
A tax audit is a detailed examination of a taxpayer’s accounts by a chartered accountant. Its purpose is to verify whether income, expenses, deductions and other financial information have been reported according to the applicable income-tax provisions. Tax audit requirements are commonly associated with Section 44AB …
Filing an income-tax return becomes easier when you begin with the correct ITR form. Choosing the wrong form can lead to validation errors, defective-return notices or the need to submit a revised return. The appropriate form depends on factors such as residential status, total income, number of house properties, capi…
Tax Deducted at Source, commonly known as TDS, is a system through which tax is collected when certain payments are made. Instead of waiting until the recipient files an income-tax return, the person making the payment deducts tax at the applicable rate and deposits it with the government. TDS applies to several commo…
India’s oil and gas sector remains closely linked with global crude oil prices, the rupee-dollar exchange rate, domestic industrial activity and geopolitical developments. In 2026, the overall picture appears cautiously positive, but the sector continues to face important risks because India depends heavily on importe…