World Markets Watchlist: June 22, 2026

Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world.

ETF Trends • 16 hours ago

What The U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Means For Asia

The peace deal and partial resumption of oil flows reduce near-term inflation risks, giving some central banks (notably Taiwan and India) room to delay tightening. However, a broad pivot remains premature, as still-elevated oil prices, rising food price risks, and second-round effects keep the policy stance asymmetric and biased towards caution.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 19, 2026

India's largest stock exchange files for IPO as mega listings gather pace

India's largest stock exchange, the National Stock Exchange, has filed papers for an ​initial public offering. The IPO will be entirely an offer for sale, with many large domestic and foreign investors paring their stake.

CNBC • Jun 18, 2026

India sees moderate to strong El Nino conditions during monsoon season

Moderate to strong El ​Nino conditions are ‌likely to prevail during India's June-September ​monsoon season, the ​weather bureau said on ⁠Friday, raising ​concerns about rainfall and ​crop prospects in the world's most populous ​country.

Reuters • Jun 12, 2026

Indian banks lead market gains on RBI's foreign deposit initiative

Shares of Indian banks rose more than 1% on Tuesday, making them the top-performing sectoral gainers after the Reserve Bank of India issued detailed guidelines for a concessional foreign exchange swap facility that lenders can use for overseas borrowings. The move forms part of a broader package of measures announced by the central bank to attract foreign capital into the country at a time when India's economy is facing growth and inflation challenges.

Invezz • Jun 9, 2026

World Markets Watchlist: June 8, 2026

Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world.

ETF Trends • Jun 8, 2026

India's economy expands 7.8% over January to March — faster than expected

India's economy grew at a faster pace than expected at 7.8% in the quarter to the end of March. The Middle East poses a severe risk to India's economy and is anticipated to hurt growth and raise inflation.

CNBC • Jun 5, 2026

India's Central Bank Holds Rates as Iran Crisis Keeps Risks High

India's central bank held rates steady on Friday, staying on pause as it gauges the impact of the Middle East conflict on the country's currency and economy.

WSJ • Jun 5, 2026

How Indian Equities Could Thrive amid Market Gloom

Deeply negative sentiment may be setting the stage for a recovery in Indian equities, according to Devina Mehra, Chairperson and MD of First Global. She argues that widespread pessimism and heightened focus on risks historically improve the probability of stronger market returns, while valuations are not as elevated as commonly perceived.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Jun 5, 2026

RBI dollar-rupee swaps push fx hedging costs to two-month lows

Aggressive buy-sell dollar/rupee swap operations by the Reserve Bank of India over the past 10 days have pushed foreign exchange hedging costs to their lowest levels in two months, while contributing to a recovery in the rupee ahead of a closely watched monetary policy decision. One-year hedging costs have fallen sharply from a mid-May peak of 3.50% to 2.92%.

Invezz • Jun 4, 2026