GIFT Nifty

The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator of the Nifty 50, traded at 24,344.50, indicating a positive start for domestic markets compared with Friday's Nifty close of 24,270.85.

India Market Recap

Indian equity benchmarks extended their winning streak for the third consecutive trading session, supported by strong buying in technology stocks. The NSE Nifty 50 climbed as much as 0.8% to an intraday high of 24,378.15, while the BSE Sensex advanced up to 655 points, or 0.85%, to 78,127.52. The rally reflected improved investor sentiment amid supportive global cues and continued strength in large-cap IT stocks. On the technical front, Nifty support is placed in the 24,000–24,200 range, while resistance is seen between 24,500 and 24,600.

US Market Recap

US markets remained closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Nasdaq and the bond market will resume on Monday, July 6. The holiday followed a mixed session on Wall Street, while the bond market had also closed early on Thursday ahead of the long weekend. Investors are now awaiting the reopening of US markets for fresh direction.

Asian Market Update:

Asian markets traded on a mixed note on Monday as investors awaited the release of the minutes from the US Federal Reserve's June policy meeting for further clues on the interest rate outlook. Currency movements also remained in focus, particularly the Japanese yen and South Korean won. South Korea's Kospi outperformed regional peers, gaining 1.08%, while Japan's Nikkei 225 slipped 0.25%. Australia's ASX 200 also edged 0.08% lower.

Commodity Check

Crude oil prices extended their recent decline as improving oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and OPEC+'s decision to increase production targets strengthened expectations of higher global crude supply. Brent crude traded below $72 per barrel, while US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) hovered near $68 per barrel. The normalization of tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following the interim peace agreement between the US and Iran has eased concerns over supply disruptions and continued to weigh on oil prices.

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