Asian equity-index futures saw gains following positive Wall Street performance driven by cooling US inflation data, bolstering expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. The dollar weakened, and Treasury yields declined. Geopolitical tensions and potential tariff increases introduced some market uncertainty, while optimism grew regarding corporate investment due to anticipated deregulation and tax cuts.
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Over the five trading sessions ending December 12, the Sensex closed lower, declining 0.52%, or 445 points, to settle at 85,268. The benchmark finished in
December 13, 2025