Sensex, Nifty Subdued In Cautious Trade

RTTNews | 76 days ago
Sensex, Nifty Subdued In Cautious Trade

(RTTNews) - Indian shares were subdued on Thursday as investors assessed U.S. President Donald Trump's declaration that a trade deal with China was "done" and that he would set unilateral tariff rates for trading partners within two weeks.

Rising oil prices amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions also fueled inflation worries.

The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex was down 60 points at 82,454 in early trade while the broader NSE Nifty index slid 35 points to 25,104.

Tata Motors, Tech Mahindra and Infosys all fell over 1 percent while Bajaj FinServ, Sun Pharma and Asian Paints rallied 1-2 percent.

Sterlite Technologies soared nearly 14 percent on winning a Rs 2,631-crore contract from BSNL.

RailTel climbed 1.2 percent on securing a Rs. 119.49 crore order from Southeastern Coalfields for managed bandwidth services to support CCTV surveillance.

Hindustan Copper rose half a percent after announcing a Rs. 2,000-crore investment plan over the next 5-6 years to expand its mining capacity threefold.

read more
Hong Kong Shares Poised To End Two-Day Slide

Hong Kong Shares Poised To End Two-Day Slide

The Hong Kong stock market has finished lower in consecutive trading days, tumbling almost 630 points or 2.5 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 25,200-point plateau although it may find traction on Thursday.
RTTNews | 16 minutes ago
China Stock Market May Stop The Bleeding On Thursday

China Stock Market May Stop The Bleeding On Thursday

The China stock market has finished lower in two straight sessions, retreating more than 80 points or 2.1 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just above the 3,800-point plateau although it's due for support on Thursday.
RTTNews | 31 minutes ago
Taiwan Stock Market May Extend Winning Streak

Taiwan Stock Market May Extend Winning Streak

The Taiwan stock market has tracked higher in three straight sessions, gathering more than 750 points or 3.1 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now rests just beneath the 24,520-point plateau and it may add to its winnings again on Thursday.
RTTNews | 1h 1min ago
Singapore Stock Market May Extend Wednesday's Gains

Singapore Stock Market May Extend Wednesday's Gains

The Singapore stock market bounced higher again on Wednesday, one day after snapping the five-day winning streak in which it had climbed almost 70 points or 1.6 percent. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 4,245-point plateau and it may pick up steam on Thursday.
RTTNews | 1h 31min ago
Malaysia Bourse May Add To Its Winnings On Thursday

Malaysia Bourse May Add To Its Winnings On Thursday

The Malaysia stock market rebounded on Wednesday, one day after ending the three-day winning streak in which it had collected almost 15 points or 0.9 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,585-point plateau and it's expected to open in the green again on Thursday.
RTTNews | 2h 1min ago
Higher Open Called For Japan Stock Market

Higher Open Called For Japan Stock Market

The Japan stock market bounced higher again on Wednesday, one session after ending the two-day winning streak in which it had advanced almost 200 points or 0.5 percent. The Nikkei 225 now rests just above the 42,520-point plateau and it's expected to open to the upside again on Thursday.
RTTNews | 2h 16min ago
KOSPI May Reclaim 3,200-Point Level

KOSPI May Reclaim 3,200-Point Level

The South Korea stock market bounced higher again on Wednesday, one day after ending the three-day winning streak in which it had improved almost 80 points or 2.6 percent. The KOSPI now sits just shy of the 3,190-point plateau and it may tick higher again on Thursday.
RTTNews | 2h 31min ago
Korea Interest Rate Decision Due On Thursday

Korea Interest Rate Decision Due On Thursday

The Bank of Korea will wrap up its monetary policy meeting this morning and then announce its decision on interest rates, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The BoK is expected to keep its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 2.50 percent.
RTTNews | 3h 31min ago