Benchmark indices and broader markets have historically shown subdued performance on Union Budget day, with less than 1% movement. However, a week after the event, both Nifty and Sensex have shown stronger gains. Three months post-budget, while the Nifty experienced significant swings, it generally trended upwards, with the exception of a notable fall in 2020.
Oil Price Today (May 1): Crude oil holds above $110/barrel. What lies ahead?
Oil prices stay above $110 a barrel as the Middle East conflict enters its second month. The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, impacting global supply.