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U.S. stocks experienced gains for a second consecutive session as investors looked to capitalize on recent declines. Economic reports revealed sluggish retail sales and a significant drop in New York State factory activity. The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged. Quantum computing stocks surged, while Tesla stumbled. Volume on U.S. exchanges was 13.86 billion shares.

Global equity markets rose as investors bought undervalued stocks. Momentum indicators showed Wall Street was oversold. Temporary truce prospects in the Ukraine-Russia conflict provided marginal support to risky assets. Despite the rebound, lingering trade war uncertainties and weak U.S. economic data warrant caution. Japan s economic landscape and U.S. consumer balance sheets are influencing market trends.

The U.S. dollar remains near a five-month low against the euro and other major currencies due to fears of an economic slowdown from President Trump s tariff policies. The dollar index has dropped 6% since January. Investors are awaiting guidance from the Federal Reserve s upcoming meeting and Germany s vote on a significant stimulus package.

Oil prices remained largely unchanged in early trading on Tuesday as concerns over global growth, U.S. tariffs, and Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks balanced out Middle East instability. Talks between Trump and Putin on ending the Ukraine war and their possible impact on Russian crude supply were closely watched by markets.

PDP Shipping and Projects shares debut on the BSE SME platform following a fully subscribed IPO that raised approximately Rs 13 crore. The company, specializing in logistics and transport solutions, will utilize the funds for long-term working capital and general corporate purposes.

Indian bond markets saw stable yields due to RBI s liquidity infusion. Despite elevated money market yields, another rate cut is expected. Investors are advised to allocate to Short Term/Corporate Bond Funds. Geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties continue to influence global bond markets.

The ongoing market correction has exposed weak corporate governance practices in several companies, leading to sharp declines in stock prices.

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Hindustan Unilever (HUL) gains CCI approval to acquire the parent company of beauty and personal care brand Minimalist, Uprising Science, for Rs 2,955 crore. HUL will acquire 90.5% of the shares initially, with plans for the remaining 9.5% within two years. The Minimalist team will manage the business for the next two years.

​So, to a certain extent the market is trying to pencil in that earnings should start reviving at some point of time as we head into the first half, both as a combination of better monsoons, aiding global recovery, and consumptions improving because of the tax cuts that we have probably seen.