Asian stocks were mostly higher Friday aside from in Japan, where investors were awaiting the outcome of an election on Sunday. US futures fell and oil prices rose. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who took office just weeks ago, called the snap general election to drum up support as the ruling Liberal Democrats grapple with a political funding scandal. Recent upheavals have added to uncertainty for markets, complicating the Bank of Japan's efforts to shift away from long-standing near-zero interest rates. Core inflation in Japan's capital was 1.8% in October, lower than the central bank's 2% target for the first time in five months, the government reported. That reinforced expectations that the central bank will keep its key interest rate unchanged at a policy meeting next week. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index lost 1% to 37,771.79, while the Japanese yen rose against the U.S. dollar. Early Friday, the dollar was trading at 151.64 yen, down from 151.89 yen. Hong Kong's Hang Seng a
At 6:30 AM, GIFT Nifty Futures were trading about 14 points higher at 25,069, suggesting a flat to positive start for Indian markets.
At 6:34 AM, GIFT Nifty Futures were trading 25 points higher at 25,157, suggesting a flat to positive start for Indian markets.
At 7:20 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were trading approximately 8 points higher at 25,998 against Nifty futures close, suggesting a muted opening.
The week is packed with major US economic data including a payrolls report that could decide whether the Federal Reserve delivers another outsized rate cut in November
At 6:32 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were trading about 38 points lower at 26,307 levels, indicating a negative opening compared to the last close of Nifty futures.
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At 6:52 AM, GIFT Nifty Futures fell 10 points, trading at 25,008, indicating a flat to negative start for Indian markets.
Stock Market Highlights today, Friday: All the sectoral indices settled with gains, led by Nifty IT, Auto, Media, and Realty indices, which ended over 2 per cent each
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Japan's Nikkei rose more than 2 per cent in early trading after Monday, a welcome relief after last week's volatility that began with a massive sell-off spurred by rising yen and fears of US recession
Stock Market Highlights on August 9: After making a flat debut on the bourses, shares of Ola Electric Mobility rallied northward, surging up to 20 per cent to hit the upper circuit on the BSE, and NSE
At 6:31 AM, GIFT Nifty futures surged 230 points, trading at 24,367, suggesting a strong start for Indian stocks.
Stock Market Highlights on Aug 8 2024: The day ended in favor of the bears as 41 out of 50 constituent stocks of the Nifty50 ended lower
At 6:50 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were down 179 points, trading at 24,187.5, indicating a negative start for Indian stocks.
Stock Market Highlights on August 7: As many as 44 out of 50 constituent stocks of the Nifty50 ended higher, with ONGC, Coal India, Adani Enterprises, and Adani Ports gaining up to 7.45 per cent
The GPIF is a massive fund with considerable market power and its investment decisions are highly influential
As of 6:31 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were up 84 points, trading at 24,140.5, suggesting a positive start for the Indian bourses.
Stock Market Highlights on August 6: On the BSE, 17 out of 30 listed stocks of the Sensex ended in the red, with State Bank of India, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Bharti Airtel being the top drags
The Nifty50 surged 1.35 per cent, adding 327 points to hit an intraday high of 24,382.60, while the BSE Sensex gained 1,100 points, or 1.38 per cent, hitting an intraday peak of 79,852.08.