The benchmark indices recorded their sixth consecutive day of gains, buoyed by declining Brent crude prices that settled near a two-month low. Market optimism was reinforced by expectations that changes in the U.S. Congress could moderate global trade and geopolitical tensions. Foreign institutions added substantial momentum, injecting more than $3 billion into local shares over a 10-session period. However, analysts caution that high relative strength index readings could prompt near-term consolidation despite current technical strength.
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Subdued oil prices and shifting geopolitical expectations from U.S. election results are…: Subdued oil prices and shifting geopolitical expectations from U.S. election results are actively easing domestic inflation concerns.
Technical indicators suggest the market faces potential near-term consolidation following…: Technical indicators suggest the market faces potential near-term consolidation following six consecutive sessions of equity gains.
Market trajectory going forward depends heavily on sustained foreign capital inflows and…: Market trajectory going forward depends heavily on sustained foreign capital inflows and continued stability in global energy markets.
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Indian stocks extended their bull run for the sixth consecutive session in Thursday’s trade, driving the benchmark indices to their biggest single-day gains in seven months, as a sharp fall in crude oil prices eased inflation concerns and pressure on the external finances of the oil-importing nation.
The Sensex closed at 79,310, up 2,008 points, or 2.60%, from its previous close of 77,301. The Nifty settled at 24,536, gaining 576 points, or 2.40%, from its Wednesday's close of 23,960.60.
Similar gains in both indices were last recorded in April. The broader markets also participated in the rally, with the Nifty Midcap 100 index surging 2%, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 index advanced 0.60%.
Among sectoral indices, the Nifty Auto index led the gains with a sharp 4% rise. It was followed by realty, private banks, cement, PSU banks, IT, and consumer durables, all of which closed with gains of more than 2%.
Brent crude held near a two-month low after sliding nearly 9% in the previous session, as investors bet that a Democratic sweep in the US midterm elections could…
The online travel agency faced immediate investor pressure following the release of its latest financial outlook. Soft projected sales figures triggered widespread apprehension about the company's near-term performance. This decline reflects mounting unease over the firm's trajectory amid a weaker-than-anticipated revenue pace.
Shifts in congressional power threaten to alter legislative focus on artificial intelligence, spending, and trade policy amid an otherwise divided economic landscape. However, major structural drivers remain insulated from Capitol Hill because key actions regarding tariffs, immigration, and foreign conflicts continue to be directed via presidential executive order. This limits the legislative branch's ability to swiftly address ongoing cost-of-living pressures and underlying labor market vulnerabilities.
Rising political uncertainty has intensified existing market skepticism regarding whether massive capital investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure will generate sufficient financial returns. Potential regulatory hurdles and ongoing community pushback now threaten the pace of future facility construction across the United States. This shifting backdrop has triggered widespread sell-offs spanning specialized cloud providers, utility suppliers, and leading semiconductor manufacturers.