Asian stocks showed caution as the Israel-Iran truce held and Fed Chair Powell offered balanced rate cut views. Middle East tensions eased, and Powell’s flexible tone boosted equities. While the Fed remains patient, lower inflation could prompt earlier rate cuts, with markets pricing in two cuts by the end of 2025. Trump’s stance on Iranian oil also surprised markets.
Market Wrap: Sensex falls 142 points, Nifty holds 23,900; HDFC Bank shares tumble 3%
Indian stock market closed in the red, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty falling up to 0.2% as Iran-US tensions simmered and rupee declined. Broader
May 27, 2026