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US Markets Hit Record Highs, But Gift Nifty Hints At Weak Opening Today
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News18•07-10-2026, 08:19
US Markets Hit Record Highs, But Gift Nifty Hints At Weak Opening Today
- •The US stock market saw a strong rally on Tuesday with Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq closing with significant gains.
- •Asian markets did not mirror the US surge, with indices in Japan and South Korea remaining weak.
- •Gift Nifty traded down by 51 points pointing towards a subdued start for the Indian domestic market.
- •Crude oil prices increased by about 0.92% amid supply concerns and storms heading towards oil-producing regions in the US.
- •Investors are keeping a close eye on the RBI MPC meeting outcomes alongside corporate third-quarter earnings.
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The US stock market rallied due to stability in crude oil prices and a softening in US Treasury yields, which helped ease recent market concerns and boosted investor confidence.
On October 7, Gift Nifty was trading down by 51 points or 0.23% at around 22,743, signaling potential pressure and a subdued start for the domestic market.
Crude oil prices rose due to growing supply concerns driven by fears of a storm heading towards US oil-producing regions and Houthi group actions against Saudi Arabia.
