Sensex, Nifty Follow Global Peers Higher; Metal Stocks Shine

RTTNews | 248 days ago
Sensex, Nifty Follow Global Peers Higher; Metal Stocks Shine

(RTTNews) - Indian shares rose notably on Tuesday despite uncertainty surrounding the U.S. presidential election and continued foreign fund outflows.

The final NBC News poll of the U.S election indicates the race is neck and neck with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump tied at 49 percent.

The time of announcing results can vary based on how small the winning margin is, when mail-in ballots can be counted and when polls close.

The benchmark S&P/BSE Sensex jumped 694.39 points, or 0.88 percent, to close at 79,476.63 following its steepest decline in a month the previous day.

The broader NSE Nifty index settled 217.95 points, or 0.91 percent, higher at 24,213.30 after staging a smart recovery in the afternoon session.

The uptrend was driven by strong gains in financials and metal stocks on the back of positive cues from Asia and Europe following news that Iran and Israel may be open to ceasefire talks.

Axis Bank, Bajaj Auto, Hindalco, Tata Steel and JSW Steel surged 3-5 percent in the Nifty pack while Asian Paints, Adani Ports and Trent fell 1-2 percent.

read more
Swiss Market Ends Sharply Lower

Swiss Market Ends Sharply Lower

The Switzerland market closed weak on Friday, tracking weak global cues after U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff moves raised fears of a global trade war.
RTTNews | 3h 13min ago
European Stocks Close Weak As Trade War Fears Hurt Sentiment

European Stocks Close Weak As Trade War Fears Hurt Sentiment

European stocks closed lower on Friday as trade war fears resurfaced after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 35% tariff on Canadian goods, effective August 1, 2025, and warned of a blanket tariff of 15-20% on most trading partners.
RTTNews | 3h 30min ago
Canadian Market Remains Weak On Tariff Concerns

Canadian Market Remains Weak On Tariff Concerns

After a weak start and a subsequent drop to lower levels, the Canadian market continues to languish in negative territory a little past noon on Friday. The mood is cautious amid escalating trade war fears following U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 35% tariff on all non-USMCA Canadian imports, effective August 1.
RTTNews | 4h 9min ago
Bay Street Likely To Open Lower

Bay Street Likely To Open Lower

Canadian shares look headed for a weak start on Friday due to trade war concerns, although fairly firm crude oil and bullion prices may help limit the market's downside. Data showing an increase in Canadian employment in the month of June and a drop in the unemployment rate may also aid sentiment a bit.
RTTNews | 7h 52min ago
Pound Falls As U.K. Economy Contracts For Second Straight Month

Pound Falls As U.K. Economy Contracts For Second Straight Month

The British pound weakened against other major currencies in the European session on Friday, as the UK economy shrank for the second consecutive month in May, adding challenges to Chancellor Rachel Reeves in achieving her self-imposed borrowing rules.
RTTNews | 8h 0min ago
Pound Falls Against Majors

Pound Falls Against Majors

The British pound weakened against other major currencies in the European session on Friday.
RTTNews | 8h 22min ago
Yen Retreats Amid US-Japan Trade Uncertainty

Yen Retreats Amid US-Japan Trade Uncertainty

The Japanese yen retreated from early highs against other major currencies in the European session on Friday, amid concerns on US-Japan relations in light of Trump's placement of a 25 percent tariff on Japanese exports this week, which will go into force on August 1.
RTTNews | 9h 11min ago