Indian equities surged nearly 2% and the rupee gained as traders reduced bearish bets following the US halting strikes on Iran. However, tempered optimism persists due to a lack of reciprocal statements from Tehran and ongoing reports of Iranian attacks, suggesting continued market volatility.
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, fueled by strong earnings and falling crude prices, marking their longest weekly gain streak since October 2024.