Indian stock markets experienced a significant surge, with the Nifty and Sensex jumping by 1.8% and 2% respectively, marking their best week in over three years. This rally, fueled by renewed foreign investment and reduced bearish sentiment, erased year-to-date losses. While Asian markets largely followed suit, US markets showed mixed performance amid concerns over Federal Reserve policy.
Asian stocks advance as Fed’s rate cut lifts mood
Asian markets followed Wall Street higher after the US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates. Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated confidence in the US economy’s future.