Indian markets saw a positive trend as US indices, S&P 500 and Nasdaq, hit record highs. Intel shares surged, driving semiconductor stocks higher. Hopes for peace talks between the US and Iran also fueled optimism. Investors are now keenly awaiting the Federal Reserve meeting for clues on interest rates. Strong corporate earnings are supporting the market.
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