India Market Recap

Indian equity benchmarks extended their gains on Thursday, supported by buying in heavyweight stocks such as Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. The NSE Nifty 50 rose 66.95 points, or 0.28%, to close at 24,317.15, while the BSE Sensex gained 273.55 points, or 0.35%, to settle at 77,928.15. Positive sentiment in index heavyweights helped the market maintain its upward momentum despite mixed global cues. On the technical front, Nifty support is placed in the 24,150–24,200 range, while resistance is seen between 24,450 and 24,500.

US Market Recap

Wall Street staged a strong rebound on Thursday after the previous session's sharp decline, as upbeat earnings from Microsoft and optimism around artificial intelligence boosted technology stocks. The S&P 500 opened 1% higher at 7,385.30, while the Nasdaq Composite surged 1.54% to 24,819.37. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also advanced 0.64% to 51,918.60 in early trade, reflecting improved investor sentiment following robust earnings from large-cap technology companies.

Asian Market Update

Asian markets rallied on Friday, led by a sharp surge in South Korean equities after strong gains in semiconductor stocks. South Korea's Kospi jumped more than 13%, with SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics rallying sharply and triggering a temporary trading halt. Japan's Nikkei 225 gained more than 3%, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 advanced 0.89% as positive technology sentiment lifted regional markets.

Commodity Check

Crude oil prices declined after Saudi Arabia proposed forming a multinational naval coalition to safeguard key shipping routes in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, easing immediate concerns over supply disruptions. Brent crude fell nearly 2% to settle at $89.03 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) declined around 1% to $83.59 per barrel. The proposal, backed by discussions involving more than 40 countries, aims to strengthen maritime security following attacks on commercial vessels by Iran-backed Houthi forces. While geopolitical tensions remain elevated, hopes of improved protection for critical shipping lanes helped reduce the risk premium in oil prices.

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