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Sensex and Nifty Rally on Positive Global Cues Indian equity indices rebounded sharply on renewed optimism over a potential India-US trade deal and favorable global cues. The BSE Sensex surged 1,200.18 points , or 1.48% , to close at 82,530.74 , while the Nifty 50 climbed 395.20 points , or 1.60% , ending the day at 25,062.10 . This rally came after a subdued start to the trading session, where the Nifty 50 briefly dipped to an intraday low of 24,494 before staging a strong recovery past the psychological 25,000 mark , reaching a high of 25,116 . Broad Market Participation Signals Strong Sentiment Market breadth was overwhelmingly positive. Out of all the traded stocks, 2,511 advanced , 1,302 declined , and 139 remained unchanged , indicating broad-based buying interest across the board. Among the top gainers on the NSE were: Hero MotoCorp JSW Steel Trent Tata Motors HCL Technologies On the volatility front, the India VIX (a measure of market volatility) fe...

Indian Stock Markets Show Resilience Amidst Geopolitical Tensions On a day marked by heightened geopolitical stakes, India’s stock markets defied volatility and closed on a positive note. Despite escalating tensions following India’s pre-dawn precision strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK under 'Operation Sindoor' , both Sensex and Nifty ended the trading session in the green. BSE Sensex rose by 105.71 points , closing at 80,746.78 . Nifty 50 ended 34.80 points higher , at 24,414.40 . While the morning session saw a dip in investor confidence following news of the cross-border operations, the indices quickly stabilized. Market analysts attributed this resilience to three primary factors: Progress in the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) , Continued foreign institutional inflows , and The absence of military escalation between India and Pakistan. Sector-Wise Market Movement During the session, gains were recorded in: Auto ...

Global Markets in Panic Mode Asian stock markets witnessed a bloodbath on Monday, following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a fresh round of tariffs, reigniting fears of a global trade war. The immediate market reaction was swift and brutal, with indices across East Asia and the Asia-Pacific region registering sharp declines. Japan’s Nikkei 225 led the downturn, plummeting by 5.79% Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index crashed by around 10% Taiwan Weighted Index sank 9.61% in early trading South Korea’s KOSPI fell 4.14% China’s Shanghai Composite dropped 6.5% Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 registered a decline of 3.82% These losses point to a widespread investor exodus from equities across the region, particularly from export-reliant economies that are expected to bear the brunt of retaliatory tariffs. Ripple Effect Hits US Futures Even before the opening bell on Wall Street, the panic had seeped into American markets. Dow Jones Futures dropped by 2.22%...

Global Financial Markets Await US Fed’s Monetary Policy Review: Implications for Indian Markets As financial markets globally brace for the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy review on September 17-18, 2024, investors are keenly watching the potential interest rate cuts and their wider implications. The impact of these outcomes is not limited to the US but extends to emerging markets like India, where investor sentiment and financial strategies could be significantly influenced by the Fed’s decisions. US Monetary Policy in Focus Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently hinted at a possible interest rate cut, stating that the time has come to adjust monetary policy. However, Powell stopped short of specifying the quantum of the cut, leaving markets speculating about whether the rate reduction will be shallow or deep.  The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting is anticipated to mark the beginning of a monetary policy shift, as inflation in the US continues to moderate....

Foreign Portfolio Investors Resume Buying Streak in Indian Stock Market Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have once again emerged as net buyers in the Indian stock market, signaling renewed confidence in the country's economic outlook. Data from the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) indicates that FPIs purchased equities worth Rs 1,156 crore in India until May 3. Factors Driving FPI Sentiment The shift in FPI sentiment follows a brief period in April when geopolitical tensions in the Middle East led FPIs to become net sellers in Indian stocks. Despite being net buyers until mid-April, FPIs cumulatively sold stocks worth Rs 8,671 crore by the end of the month. "The market is currently at record highs, driven by a pre-election rally. Although not as robust as in the past, FPI activity is closely tied to changes in US bond yields. If US bond yields decline and the Indian economy and markets continue to perform well, FPIs are likely to become more aggressive buyers,...