Indian equities saw a relief rally with the Nifty climbing 3.5% in two sessions, fueled by optimism over de-escalation in West Asia and softening crude prices. However, the Volatility Index (VIX) only eased a modest 7%, indicating traders are maintaining hedges due to uncertainty about the sustainability of the current peace and the market’s bottom.
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.