he Indian stock market on Friday closed in the red as the benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined over 1 per cent. The indices were dragged by heavy selling in information technology (IT) shares.
However, the Indian rupee witnessed heightened volatility during the week and appreciated ~1.27% last week after hitting fresh all-time lows of Rs 91.09 against USD on 16th Dec'25, influenced by weak global cues from the US, major central banks policy decisions, ongoing trade negotiations, a
US President Donald Trump told McDonald's business leaders that Americans are "lucky" he won the election, claiming his policies are lowering inflation and strengthening the economy. He blamed Joe Biden for earlier high prices and called the stock market "a hell of an indicator."
The survey found people are feeling the pinch at the shops and at home. About seven in 10 Americans say they are spending more on groceries this year compared with last year. Around six in 10 say they are paying more for utilities. Roughly four in 10 say they are spending more on health care
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 per cent on a seasonally adjusted basis in September, after rising 0.4 per cent in August, the US Bureau of Labour Statistics reported today.
The Indian stock market closed lower on Tuesday, following a broader decline in Asian markets, as investors focus on July's domestic inflation data and the US inflation report, which could influence market participants' decisions.
The much-awaited inflation data of United States (US) signals cooling in headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) standing at 2.8 per cent year-on-year, as per the data released by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst - Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities, highlighted the factors behind the price drop, stating, "Gold's weakness persisted with prices falling below USD 2,550 and near Rs73,500 on MCX as the dollar climbed above 106.50 and edged closer to 107. The US CPI
Indian stock indices closed Wednesday trade in the red, dragged by a broad-based fall virtually in all the sectoral indices, particularly the media, metal, PSU bank, realty, oil and gas. Profit booking at higher levels also dampened investors sentiment, said analysts.
The easing inflation and weakening job market trends in the US, as revealed in the recent figures will push the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates which will lead to lower rates in developing countries like India, indicates S&P Global on Friday.