Indian benchmark indices, Nifty50 and Sensex, closed at record highs on Friday, marking their best weekly gains in seven weeks. This surge followed a period of range-bound trading, with analysts predicting further upward movement. Market participants anticipate significant gains for both indices in 2026, despite a cautious VIX.
US stocks today: Nasdaq ends lower with tech slip; investors assess softer jobs data
US markets closed mixed as weak June jobs data cooled rate hike fears. Nasdaq fell on tech and chip stock declines, while the Dow rose