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Nifty crossed the 25,000 mark five times in eight sessions but failed to sustain gains, closing above it only twice. Positive global cues, RBI’s record dividend, and rupee strength supported the rally, but technical resistance and lack of strong momentum raise doubts. Experts say a decisive breakout is needed for the index to advance toward 25,200.

European equities rallied Monday after Donald Trump dialled back on his threat to hit the European Union with 50 percent tariffs by delaying their implementation to July.

Japan s Nikkei share average extends gains to a second consecutive session on Monday as easing trade tensions between the United States and the European Union supported risk appetite.

Haitong expects strong growth to persist well beyond FY27, driven by opportunities especially in oil & gas, semiconductors, and steel. It also believes the company’s growth prospects, earnings visibility, and cash flow support a premium valuation.

Bitcoin hovered near $110,000 on Monday as easing geopolitical tensions and renewed institutional interest lifted crypto markets. The global crypto market cap rose 2% to $3.46 trillion, with Bitcoin up 2.1% and Ethereum gaining 3.6%. Analysts see resistance at $112,000, while altcoins like Avalanche, Cardano, and Dogecoin jumped up to 5%. Optimism around regulation, reduced supply, and corporate adoption supported the bullish momentum.

Rajesh Bhatia of ITI MF anticipates accelerated growth in life insurance. Regulatory concerns are easing. Companies are poised to capture market share from LIC. Valuations are attractive. Bhatia is less enthusiastic about general and health insurance. Global cost of capital poses a risk to PE multiples.

A total of six large and midcap stocks from the Nifty200 index hit fresh 52-week highs on Monday amid broader market momentum fuelled by EU tariff deadline delay and RBI s record dividend transfer to the government

Amidst market volatility triggered by global cues like Moody s US credit outlook downgrade, the broader market tone remains positive, particularly for banking and financials. Ajit Mishra suggests focusing on sectors with strong potential, such as defence, driven by indigenisation and export opportunities. He advises retail investors to have clear entry and exit strategies, emphasizing fundamentally strong stocks.

UBS remains optimistic about gold, anticipating diversification to drive prices higher, with potential for reallocation from US assets. Despite a recent price dip, strong support is expected, fueled by broad demand and limited supply. Credit rating cuts for the US could further boost gold prices, though portfolio allocation strategies depend on individual factors.