Sensex, Nifty May Follow Global Peers Higher

RTTNews | 683 days ago

(RTTNews) - Indian shares may open higher on Friday, tracking firm cues from global markets.

Earnings would be in focus, with Axis Bank reporting a net loss of Rs 5,728.4 crore for the fourth quarter ended March due to the Citi acquisition.

Tech Mahindra's quarterly profit fell 26 percent and ACC reported a 40 percent fall in Q4 consolidated profit while Wipro announced a Rs. 12,000 crore share buyback after posting a mixed performance in terms of profitability for Q4.

Benchmark indexes Sensex and Nifty jumped around 0.6 percent each on Thursday to extend recent gains, with upbeat earnings results from U.S. tech companies, falling oil prices and short covering on the last day of the April series derivative contracts offering support.

The rupee gave up early gains to settle lower by 10 paise at 81.84 against the dollar.

Asian markets were broadly higher ahead of the Bank of Japan's policy meeting later today and the Fed and ECB meetings, due next week.

The dollar headed for a monthly loss while Treasury yields resumed their climb, denting bullion's appeal. Oil prices were on course for a second weekly drop on recession fears.

U.S. stock futures fell slightly as investors react to the latest earnings results unveiled after the closing bell.

Amazon beat earnings expectations in Q1 but signaled that cloud growth would slow further. Intel said gross margins will improve in the second half of the year.

Capital One posted worse-than-feared quarterly profit while Snap's first quarter revenue missed estimates.

U.S. stocks rallied overnight as Facebook parent Meta, Comcast and Honeywell delivered strong first-quarter results and weaker-than-expected GDP data suggested the Fed might end rate hikes in the near term.

U.S. GDP grew 1.1 percent in the first three months of 2023 after expanding by 2.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2022, the government said in its advance estimate.

The quarterly inflation number within the GDP report came in higher than expected and jobless claims unexpectedly declined in the week ended April 22, underpinning rate hike expectations for next week's FOMC meeting.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite soared 2.4 percent to log its best single-day gain since March while the Dow climbed 1.6 percent and the S&P 500 added 2 percent to register their biggest gains since January.

European stocks ended a choppy session mostly higher on Thursday as strong earnings updates offset lingering concerns around the U.S. banking sector.

The pan European STOXX 600 gained 0.2 percent. The German DAX finished marginally higher and France's CAC 40 edged up 0.2 percent while the U.K.'s FTSE 100 eased 0.3 percent.

Hong Kong Stock Market May Take Further Damage On Tuesday

The Hong Kong stock market has moved lower in consecutive trading days, stumbling almost 600 points or 2.6 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 23,780-point plateau and it figures to open under pressure again on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is broadly negative on recession fears and concerns over the health of the world economy. The European and U.S. markets finished sharply lower and the Asian bourses are expected to open under pressure as well. The Hang Seng finished sharply lower on Monday following losses among the financial shares, property stocks and technology companies. For the day, the index plunged 447/81 points or 1.85 percent to finish at 23,783.49 after trading between 23,632.42 and 24,292.80. Among the actives, Alibaba Group stumbled 3.93 percent, while Alibaba Health Info surged 3.25 percent, ANTA Sports slumped 2.09 percent, China Life Insurance and CITIC both fell 0.63 percent, China Mengniu Dairy slid 0.42 percent, China Resources Land retreated 2.63 percent, CNOOC advanced 0.91 percent, CSPC Pharmaceutical sank 1.24 percent, Galaxy Entertainment shed 1.23 percent, Hang Lung Properties added 0.45 percent, Henderson Land eased 0.22 percent, Hong Kong & China Gas rose 0.32 percent, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China lost 0.89 percent, JD.com plunged 4.59 percent, Lenovo dropped 1.58 percent, Li Auto dipped 0.36 percent, Li Ning tanked 4.50 percent, Meituan plummeted 4.69 percent, New World Development soared 2.83 percent, Nongfu Spring declined 2.41 percent, Techtronic Industries skidded 1.65 percent, Xiaomi Corporation tumbled 2.76 percent and WuXi Biologics and Haier Smart Home were unchanged.

RTTNews | 4h 9min ago

Australian Market Sharply Lower

The Australian stock market is trading sharply lower on Tuesday, extending the losses in the previous session, following the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is falling well below the 7,900 level, with weakness across most sectors led by mining and technology stocks.

RTTNews | 4h 21min ago

No Help Yet For China Stock Market

The China stock market has moved lower in two straight sessions, retreating almost 15 points or 0.5 percent in that span. The SCI now sits just above the 3,365-point plateau although it's looking at another soft start again on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is broadly negative on recession fears and concerns over the health of the world economy. The European and U.S. markets finished sharply lower and the Asian bourses are expected to open under pressure as well.

RTTNews | 4h 24min ago

More Pain Predicted For Taiwan Stock Market

The Taiwan stock market has finished lower in three straight sessions, shedding almost 420 points or 1.8 percent in that span. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 22,450-point plateau and it figures to open under water again on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is broadly negative on recession fears and concerns over the health of the world economy. The European and U.S. markets finished sharply lower and the Asian bourses are expected to open under pressure as well. The TSE finished modestly lower again on Monday following mixed performances from the financial shares and technology stocks. For the day, the index slumped 116.92 points or 0.52 percent to finish at 22,459.15 after trading between 22,407.57 and 22,641.25. Among the actives, Cathay Financial and CTBC Financial both perked 0.16 percent, while Mega Financial collected 0.63 percent, Fubon Financial fell 0.22 percent, E Sun Financial improved 0.70 percent, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company sank 0.70 percent, United Microelectronics Corporation rallied 2.04 percent, Largan Precision retreated 1.67 percent, Catcher Technology gained 0.73 percent, MediaTek plunged 4.78 percent, Novatek Microelectronics shed 0.37 percent, Formosa Plastics advanced 1.03 percent, Nan Ya Plastics climbed 1.05 percent, Asia Cement was up 0.11 percent and Hon Hai Precision was unchanged.

RTTNews | 4h 54min ago

Japan Household Spending Adds 0.8% On Year In January

The average of household spending in Japan was up 0.8 percent on year in January, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on Tuesday - coming in at 305,521 yen.

RTTNews | 5h 9min ago

Japan GDP Adds 0.6% On Quarter In Q4

Japan's gross domestic product expanded a seasonally adjusted 0.6 percent on quarter in the fourth quarter of 2024, the Cabinet Office said in Tuesday's second preliminary estimate.

RTTNews | 5h 14min ago

Singapore Stock Market Poised To Open Under Water On Tuesday

The Singapore stock market has tracked lower in back-to-back sessions, sinking almost 20 points or 0.5 percent along the way. The Straits Time Index now sits just beneath the 3,900-point plateau and the losses may accelerate on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is broadly negative on recession fears and concerns over the health of the world economy. The European and U.S. markets finished sharply lower and the Asian bourses are expected to open under pressure as well. The STI finished modestly lower on Monday following losses among the financial shares, property stocks and industrial issues. For the day, the index fell 15.41 points or 0.39 percent to finish at the daily low of 3,899.07 after peaking at 3,922.66. Among the actives, CapitaLand Investment sank 0.77 percent, while City Developments declined 1.19 percent, Comfort DelGro shed 0.68 percent, DBS Group eased 0.28 percent, Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust spiked 1.79 percent, Genting Singapore rallied 1.41 percent, Hongkong Land stumbled 1.79 percent, Keppel DC REIT added 0.49 percent, Keppel Ltd slid 0.44 percent, Mapletree Industrial Trust advanced 1.00 percent, Mapletree Logistics Trust skidded 0.80 percent, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation lost 0.64 percent, Seatrium Limited jumped 1.43 percent, SembCorp Industries retreated 1.27 percent, Singapore Technologies Engineering slumped 1.14 percent, SingTel tumbled 1.75 percent, UOL Group climbed 1.38 percent, Venture Corporation rose 0.24 percent, Wilmar International fell 0.61 percent, Yangzijiang Financial dropped 0.78 percent, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding dipped 0.42 percent and Thai Beverage, Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, DFI Retail, Frasers Centrepoint Trust, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, Emperador and SATS were unchanged.

RTTNews | 5h 24min ago

Losing Streak May Continue For Malaysia Stock Market

The Malaysia stock market has tracked lower in three straight sessions, slumping almost 30 points or 2 percent in that span. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,535-point plateau and it may take further damage again on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is broadly negative on recession fears and concerns over the health of the world economy. The European and U.S. markets finished sharply lower and the Asian bourses are expected to open under pressure as well.

RTTNews | 5h 54min ago

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USDJPY	146.814	USDCAD	1.44349	USDCHF	0.87788

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Sensex, Nifty May Follow Global Peers Higher