Indian government bonds experienced a decline in early trading on Wednesday. This downturn followed Middle East tensions that pushed oil prices higher. The benchmark bond yield rose, ending a recent period of decline. Foreign investors continue to provide strong support through significant debt purchases. Overnight index swap rates also started the session with a paying bias.

Swiggy's foreign shareholding now stands below fifty percent, meeting a key regulatory requirement. This change allows the company to pursue Indian-Owned-and-Controlled Company status under FEMA rules. However, full qualification is not expected until March 2027, after governance changes. Reducing foreign ownership further may impact index weightage for Swiggy. JM Financial maintains a 'Reduce' rating with an unchanged target price.

Aequs shares surged significantly on Wednesday, driven by positive brokerage reports. Analysts issued bullish calls, projecting substantial upside potential for the stock. The company is India's sole vertically integrated precision aerospace manufacturer.

South Korean economic officials will closely monitor factors causing market volatility. Sharp swings in chip shares have unsettled investors and caused market fluctuations. Increased profit-taking and global AI expectations contributed to the heightened market volatility.

RCF shares witnessed an uptick on Wednesday after the state-owned fertiliser maker's board approved raising up to Rs 1,500 crore through a further public offering (FPO). The proposal, aimed at issuing fresh equity shares, is subject to approvals from shareholders, the Department of Fertilizers, the Government of India and DIPAM.

Japan's government is considering revising the language in its economic policy blueprint. This move aims to underscore the Bank of Japan's independence in monetary policy, and the revised draft highlights the central bank's role in achieving stable inflation. This reassures markets about policy coordination without undermining central bank autonomy. Investors will monitor the final blueprint for Japan's economic policy direction.

PC Jeweller shares climbed 6.5% after the company said it had repaid all outstanding debt owed to two of its 14 consortium banks under a September 2024 settlement agreement. Calling it a key milestone in its turnaround, the jeweller said it expects to clear the remaining debt and achieve debt-free status during the current quarter, strengthening its financial position.

Info Edge shares surged significantly after releasing its Q1 FY27 business update. The company reported a 14% increase in standalone billings for the quarter. Brokerages like Nomura and Goldman Sachs issued bullish calls and raised target prices. Naukri and 99acres showed strong billings growth during this period. This positive performance led to a substantial rise in Info Edge's market capitalization.

Shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix rebounded after an early sell-off as investors bought into the dip, supported by expectations of tight memory chip supply and optimism over AI demand. Analysts, however, cautioned that memory pricing growth could moderate later in 2026 despite favourable near-term industry fundamentals.

Motilal Oswal expects 44 companies, including Bharti Airtel, Trent, IndiGo, HAL, GAIL and Cipla, to report double-digit year-on-year profit declines in the June quarter. Higher energy costs, weaker demand, geopolitical tensions and margin pressure are expected to weigh on earnings, even as overall corporate profit growth slows in Q1.

Revenue growth is expected to remain healthy across segments, with large-, mid-, and small-cap companies likely to report sales growth of 17%, 15%, and 16% YoY, respectively.

Oil-sensitive Indian stocks tumbled significantly after US airstrikes on Iran. Crude oil prices climbed as sanctions on Iranian sales were reinstated. These events reignited concerns over Middle East stability and potential supply disruptions. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains vulnerable, impacting global energy supply routes. Analysts expect oil inventories to stay under pressure until Gulf supplies resume.

Gold and silver prices extended their losses for a third straight session on the MCX as rising oil prices and a stronger U.S. dollar fuelled expectations of higher U.S. interest rates. Investors now await the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes for further policy cues, while analysts expect bullion prices to remain volatile amid geopolitical tensions.

Edelweiss Mutual Fund MD & CEO Radhika Gupta says investors should move beyond the belief that large-cap stocks are inherently safer, arguing India's evolving economy favours bottom-up investing across market caps. She remains optimistic about domestic inflows, advocates diversified portfolios with global exposure, and expects double-digit equity returns, while cautioning against relying on outdated market narratives.

Five NSE F&O stocks recorded over 5% growth in futures open interest on July 7, led by Trent and Cochin Shipyard, signalling fresh position buildup and heightened trader participation in derivatives.

Indian stock markets experienced a decline on Wednesday as oil prices surged. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell significantly due to renewed Iran-US conflict escalations. Broader market indices also slipped into the red, reflecting widespread bearish sentiment. Foreign investors, however, continued their buying trend for a fifth consecutive session. The Indian rupee opened lower against the US dollar amid these developments.

SpaceX joins the Nasdaq-100 index, attracting billions in passive investment flows. Wall Street brokerages initiated coverage with overwhelmingly positive ratings for the company. Analysts see long-term growth potential in space transportation and satellite connectivity. Starship, SpaceX's reusable rocket, is a major pillar of this optimistic outlook. The company's artificial intelligence ambitions also add significantly to its growth narrative.

Japan's Nikkei share average declined in choppy trade on Wednesday. Technology stocks faced pressure after overnight losses on the Nasdaq index. Investors showed caution regarding the durability of the AI-driven market rally. This sentiment followed Samsung Electronics' earnings which did not meet elevated expectations. Some domestic demand-sensitive shares and memory chip makers saw gains.

Four Nifty 500 stocks closed over 1.5% below their VWAP on July 7, signalling potential selling pressure, according to StockEdge's technical scan.

South Korea's Kospi index entered bear market territory, plunging 20% from its peak. Heavyweight Samsung Electronics saw its share price fall nearly four percent on Wednesday. Foreign investors turned net sellers of shares worth over three hundred million dollars. Despite the sharp selloff, Kospi remains the world's best-performing major stock index. Goldman Sachs continues to remain bullish on South Korea's stock market.