Indian stock markets declined nearly 1% on Thursday, mirroring losses in Asian benchmarks as Brent oil prices surpassed $100, fueling cautious sentiment. Analysts anticipate range-bound trading until strong market triggers emerge, with the Nifty closing at 24,173.05 and Sensex at 77,664.
Nasdaq rises 1%, Dow, S&P close higher as weak jobs data tempers rate hike bets
U.S. stocks finished higher following a weaker-than-expected jobs report which eased rate hike expectations. Nonfarm payrolls rose by only 29,000, significantly below economists’ forecasts of
October 2, 2026