India Market Recap

Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Wednesday as investors remained cautious amid conflicting signals surrounding the US-Iran conflict and ongoing efforts to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The NSE Nifty 50 declined 35.75 points, or 0.15%, to close at 24,435.95, while the BSE Sensex fell 187.90 points, or 0.24%, to settle at 77,966.35. Market sentiment remained subdued as participants balanced geopolitical risks with domestic fundamentals. On the technical front, Nifty support is placed in the 24,200–24,300 range, while resistance is seen between 24,500 and 24,600.

US Market Recap

Wall Street moved higher after the latest US inflation data came broadly in line with expectations, easing concerns about near-term interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. The inflation report supported market sentiment and helped the S&P 500 move closer to a record high. However, investors remained cautious as elevated inflation and rising fiscal deficits continued to keep long-term Treasury yields at high levels. Market participants are now closely watching the upcoming 30-year US Treasury auction, following a recent $42 billion auction of 10-year bonds that recorded the highest yield since 2007.

Asian Market Update

Asian markets traded higher on Thursday, supported by softer-than-expected US inflation data, which strengthened hopes that the Federal Reserve may avoid further rate hikes in the near term. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index gained 0.6%, led by advances in Japan and South Korea. Positive sentiment followed a strong performance on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 moved closer to record levels and a rally in major semiconductor stocks pushed the Nasdaq 100 to its highest level in over a month.

Commodity Check

Gold prices climbed to a two-month high after softer US inflation boosted expectations of a more accommodative Federal Reserve policy. Spot gold rose 0.5% to around $4,429.70 per ounce, after touching an intraday high near $4,450 per ounce. Silver gained 1% to $65.94 per ounce, while platinum and palladium also advanced.

Crude oil prices remained elevated as uncertainty persisted over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude traded around $88 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) remained below $83 per barrel after a strong rally over the past week. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global oil market is expected to face a supply deficit of 1.8 million barrels per day this quarter, more than double its previous estimate, reflecting the continued impact of the US-Iran conflict on global energy supplies.

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