Sensex, Nifty Climb On Dovish Fed; IT Stocks Rebound

RTTNews | 50 days ago
Sensex, Nifty Climb On Dovish Fed; IT Stocks Rebound

(RTTNews) - Indian shares opened on a buoyant note Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, as widely expected, and signaled the possibility of two rate cuts by the end of the year, given increased uncertainty around the economic outlook.

The Fed also lowered its economic outlook for the year, marked up its inflation expectations and said it will start shrinking its balance sheet at a slower pace starting next month amid growing worries around tariffs.

The benchmark 30-share BSE Sensex was up 456 points, or 0.6 percent, at 75,905 in early trade while the broader NSE Nifty index jumped 130 points, or 0.6 percent, to 23,037.

IT stocks topped the gainers list after an investor event reassured markets about demand for artificial intelligence computing.

HCL Technologies, TCS, Infosys and Wipro climbed 2-3 percent.

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Australian Market Extends Early Gains In Mid-market

Australian Market Extends Early Gains In Mid-market

The Australian stock market is extending its early gains in mid-market moves on Friday, adding to the gains in the previous two sessions, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is moving well above the 8,200 level, with gains in technology and energy stocks partially offset by weakness in mining stocks.
RTTNews | 24 minutes ago
Asian Markets Track Wall Street Higher

Asian Markets Track Wall Street Higher

Asian stock markets are trading mostly higher on Friday, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, amid easing concerns about the ongoing trade war after US President Donald Trump unveiled the framework of a trade agreement with the U.K. The Japanese markets are leading regional gains amid hopes that the country will reach a trade agreement with the U.S. in June.
RTTNews | 1h 55min ago
Thai Shares Likely To Remain Rangebound

Thai Shares Likely To Remain Rangebound

The Thai stock market has finished lower in two of three trading days since the end of the five-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 50 points or 4.3 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,205-point plateau although it may tick higher again on Friday.
RTTNews | 2h 55min ago
Japanese Market Significantly Higher

Japanese Market Significantly Higher

Extending the gains in the previous session, the Japanese market is significantly higher on Friday, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is moving well above the 37,200 level, with gains across all sectors led by index heavyweights and financial stocks.
RTTNews | 3h 20min ago
Indonesia Stock Market May Erase Thursday's Losses

Indonesia Stock Market May Erase Thursday's Losses

The Indonesia stock market on Thursday ended the eight-day winning streak in which it had rallied more than 210 points or 3.2 percent. The Jakarta Composite Index now rests just above the 6,825-point plateau although it may find renewed support on Friday.
RTTNews | 3h 25min ago
Hong Kong Bourse Tipped To Open In The Green

Hong Kong Bourse Tipped To Open In The Green

The Hong Kong stock market has tracked higher in six straight sessions, soaring more than 800 points or 3.7 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 22,775-point plateau and it's expected to open to the upside again on Friday.
RTTNews | 3h 40min ago