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Indian markets saw a positive trend as US stocks climbed. Technology shares surged, especially Nvidia, after it announced better-than-expected revenue. This boosted confidence in artificial intelligence demand. Investors are watching for continued strength. Retailers like Target faced declines due to consumer spending cuts. Walmart also saw a dip ahead of its earnings report.

Oil prices edged higher Thursday, recovering from previous losses as markets weighed U.S. proposals for ending the Ukraine war. The U.S. has signaled to Ukraine to accept a framework involving territorial concessions and weapon limitations. A U.S. deadline to cease operations with Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil is approaching.

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The dollar surged to a six-week high as U.S. Federal Reserve minutes indicated a December rate cut is unlikely. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen plummeted to a 10-month low against the dollar, with markets betting against immediate intervention by Japanese authorities. Other major currencies like the euro and sterling also weakened against the strengthening dollar.

Gold prices saw a slight uptick as investors awaited the crucial U.S. jobs report, which could influence the Federal Reserve s interest rate decisions. Despite a recent rate cut, Fed minutes revealed concerns about inflation. Meanwhile, other precious metals also experienced gains, with silver, platinum, and palladium all climbing.

China s central bank held key lending rates steady for the sixth month. This indicates less immediate need for monetary easing. Economic data shows a slowdown. However, a trade truce with the US has eased some pressure. Analysts expect policy adjustments to be delayed rather than abandoned.

Barclays strategists have boosted their S&P 500 year-end 2026 target to 7,400, anticipating an 11.4% rise driven by megacap tech strength and a supportive monetary and fiscal outlook. They foresee faster tech earnings growth, though acknowledge potential headwinds for other sectors due to inflation and unemployment.

Kotak Mahindra Bank and Federal Bank are negotiating to buy Deutsche Bank’s India retail and wealth portfolios as the German lender seeks a full exit. Talks focus on valuation and loan bundle details.

Sebi is developing guidelines to make company data easily understandable for investors, addressing concerns over high IPO valuations of new-age companies. The regulator aims to simplify information disclosure and may consider restrictions on discounted preferential shares issued to founders before IPOs. Sebi also plans to streamline FPI registration to expedite the process for foreign investors.

Markets rose on Wednesday, led by IT majors like Infosys, which announced an Rs 18,000-crore share buyback. Analysts remain positive, anticipating Nifty to test new highs above 26,100. Several stocks, including Groww, Adani Power, and HAL, are in focus due to specific news developments.