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Global stocks are mixed today, with major US stock index futures mostly flat. Asia's markets closed mixed, with Tokyo increasing 0.4% and stocks in China finishing 1.2% lower. Europe markets are advancing, with the regional Stoxx 600 index climbing 0.5%, while the UK’s FTSE 100 is edging up 0.15%. Crude Oil is opening the trading week up 0.8%, to trade at $81.9 per barrel, with speculators looking to position for higher prices in the near future. The FTSE 100 is opening the trading week up 0.2%, to trade at 7,300 points, and the 10-Year US bonds is opening the trading week down 0.3%, to trade at 96.5. The S&P 500 futures are little changed, following the anticipation around the upcoming financial meeting at Jackson Hole. Energy was the best performing sector on Friday, with a gain of 0.9%, while Communication Services was the weakest, as it fell 0.6%. The yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. treasury bond is four point 5

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Rupee ends flat against US dollar The rupee surrendered early gains to settle flat at 82.98 against the US dollar on Friday, as a rise in crude oil prices negated the positive sentiment on strong domestic equities and a weak greenback overseas.

*Morning Action – Wednesday, March 27th 2024* # Wall Street consolidated lower for the third day in a row in Tuesday’s trade but that said all three main indexes are comfortably on track to close out Q1 with major gains. # As of writing, US stock futures are on the rise in a likely technical rebound. # The street is now anxiously awaiting further catalysts; the PCE inflation which will trickle in on Friday, March 29th. # Gift Nifty is treading water in early action on the backdrop of drubbing witnessed in yesterday’s trade. *7am GLOBAL UPDATE:* # GIFT Nifty 🇮🇳: (-13, 22077) # Dow Future ( 121, 39403) # Nikkei ( 238, 40630) # Hang Seng (-88, 16530) # Dow Jones (-31, 39282) # Nasdaq (-69, 16316) # Bovespa (-68, 126863). *WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENED AT WALL STREET IN YESTERDAY’S TRADE:* # In Tuesday’s trade, US stocks were mostly trading in the green as investors took in a handful of economic reports and some big price swings from several stocks. But the upside stalled near the close. # Tuesday's economic calendar had several notable reports on it. The Census Bureau, for one, said durable goods order rose 1.4% from January to February, snapping two straight months of declines. Economists were anticipating a 1% increase. # The Conference Board showed its Consumer Confidence Survey slipped to 104.7 in March from February's 104.8, falling short of economists' estimate for a modest increase. # At the close, the Nasdaq Composite (-0.4% at 16,315), S&P 500 (-0.3% at 5,203) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.08% at 39,282). # The 10-year Treasury yield was hovering at 4.2320 levels. # WTI crude oil prices were seen trading firm at $81.20 per barrel. # COMEX Gold inched higher towards $2,178.

Asian stocks inched up, and the dollar hovered close to a five-month low as an impact of US rate cut expectations. #newsupdate #newsupdates #newsfeed #newsflash #usanews #markets #stocks #stockmarket #stocksinnews #interestrates #dollars #dollar #dollarindex #yen #finance #financenews

Morning Action – Friday, December 8th 2023 # Wall Street ends higher Thursday thanks to a big rally in the technology sector. # Gifty Nifty well above the dotted lines in early action, indicating that Nifty’s impressive rally shall continue at Dalal Street. GLOBAL UPDATE: #GIFTNifty ( 50, 21084) #DowFuture (-17, 36099) #Nikkei (-501, 32356) #HangSeng (-40, 16607) #DowJones ( 63, 36117) #Nasdaq ( 193, 14340) #Bovespa ( 387, 126010). WHAT HAPPENED AT WALL STREET IN YESTERDAY’S TRADE: WHAT HAPPENED AT WALL STREET IN YESTERDAY’S TRADE: # In Thursday’s trade at Wall Street, US stocks turned higher as AI-related headlines sparked a major surge in tech stocks, with the Nasdaq handily outperforming its peers. Advanced Micro Devices ( 9.9%) was one of the biggest gainers after the chipmaker unveiled its new artificial intelligence (AI) chips that are expected to provide a major boost to its top line.  # As at close, the S&P 500 rose 0.8% to 4,585, while the Nasdaq jumped 1.4% to 14,339. The Dow, on the other hand, added a more modest 0.2% to end at 36,117. # The 10-year Treasury yield was at 4.17%. # WTI Crude oil prices slips to $69.85 a barrel. # The US Dollar index trades inches up to 103.60. # COMEX Gold slips to $2029.

A good day in the markets:   The S&P 500 climbed to an all-time high in early trading this morning, as figures showing a fall in US inflation last month buoyed Wall Street stocks.   The FTSE100 is also at an all time high of 8,437 .   The all time high of Euro Stoxx 50 was back in March 2000. It’s up over 17% in the last 6 months, so could 2024 see it reach a new record?   The price of oil is down to $81.38 per barrel. #markets #financeinsights #financialplanning

Market outlook for 17th Jan 2024 • The benchmark Indian indices are likely to open marginally lower on January 17 as trends in the GIFT Nifty indicate a negative start for the broader index with a loss of 155 points. • On January 16, the benchmarks snapped a five-day rally, with the BSE Sensex ending down 199 points at 73,129, and the Nifty 50 closing 65 points lower at 22,032, forming a bearish candlestick pattern on the daily charts. • The Nifty witnessed a tweezer-top candlestick formation near the 21,125 levels, which is a bearish reversal pattern. However, 21,970, 21,830, and 21,640 are strong support levels. • The pivot point calculator indicates that the Nifty is likely to see immediate resistance at 22,046, followed by 22,138 and 22,196 levels, while on the lower side, it can take support at 21,983 followed by 21,947 and 21,888 levels. • US Markets: Stock futures were flat in overnight trading following a losing session to kick off the holiday-shortened trading week. • European Markets: European stocks closed lower Tuesday, as markets continue to focus on news and comments from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. • Asian Markets: Asia-Pacific markets extended their declines on Wednesday, ahead of a slew of economic data from China. • Oil Prices: Oil prices were volatile on Tuesday as investors weighed the impact of tensions in the Middle East against a stronger dollar and cooled expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts. • Dollar Index: The Dollar index traded 0.69 percent higher in futures at 103.11, whereas the value of one dollar hovered near Rs 83.05. • Gold Prices: Gold prices fell on Tuesday, pressured by a firmer dollar and higher US Treasury yields after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller’s hawkish remarks on interest rate cuts this year, but safe-haven buying limited bullion’s downside. • FIIs and DIIs: Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought shares worth Rs 656.57 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold Rs 369.29 crore worth of stocks on January 16, provisional data from the NSE showed.

Morning Action – Tuesday, April 30th 2024 # Wall Street enjoyed broad-based gains in Monday’s trade as tech stocks jumped higher overshadowing worries about sticky/stubborn inflation. # Still, a sense of caution hung over the session as main event for now, remains the Fed meeting, which will wrap up with a policy statement on Wednesday. # This Tuesday morning, Gift Nifty is flirting above the dotted lines primarily driven by strong finish at Wall Street in overnight trade. 7am GLOBAL UPDATE: # GIFT Nifty 🇮🇳: ( 5, 22771) # Dow Future (-26, 38361) # Nasdaq 100 Futures ( 2, 17784) # Nikkei ( 466, 38402) # Hang Seng ( 97, 17843) # Dow Jones ( 146, 38386) # Nasdaq ( 55, 15983) # Bovespa ( 826, 127352). WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENED AT WALL STREET IN OVERNIGHT TRADE: # In Monday’s trade at Wall Street, U.S. stocks climbed and at the closing bell, the blue-chip Dow Jones was up 0.4% at 38,387, while the broader S&P 500 added 0.3% to 5,116. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 0.4% to 15,983. # The theme at Wall Street still revolves around Wednesday’s Fed meeting outcome. Investors had entered the year expecting as many as seven quarter-point cuts to the short-term Federal funds rate. But stubborn inflation and concerns about slower economic growth have greatly pushed back expectations for lower rates. # As of April 29, interest rate traders assigned just a 27% probability to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) enacting its first cut in July, down from 49% a month ago, according to CME Group's FedTool Watch. Odds of a September cut stand at 44%, up from 30% a month ago. # The 2-year Treasury yield are at 4.998% while the 10-year yield hit 4.67%. # COMEX Gold consolidates at $2,332. # WTI Oil prices slips further towards $82.60 a barrel.