Corporate earnings season is beginning next week. Investors hope strong results will support high valuations in the U.S. stock market, which is near record highs. The S&P 500 has risen 20% year-to-date. Key earnings reports from major financial firms and U.S. consumer price data next week will be crucial for the market’s direction.
Market Wrap: Sensex falls 142 points, Nifty holds 23,900; HDFC Bank shares tumble 3%
Indian stock market closed in the red, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty falling up to 0.2% as Iran-US tensions simmered and rupee declined. Broader