Global crude oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia are the primary drivers of market direction, overshadowing domestic factors. CIO Manish Sonthalia warns that sustained supply disruptions could significantly impact FY27 earnings estimates and capital flows, leading to a range-bound market until the West Asian crisis resolves.
US stocks: US market ends higher as Amazon soothes AI jitters
Wall Street closed higher on Friday, driven by Amazon’s strong quarterly report. The tech giant’s results eased concerns about AI infrastructure spending. Apple’s stock dropped