Upcoming inflation data and initial company earnings will reveal the Middle East war’s impact on the U.S. economy and corporations. Investors are closely watching oil prices and their effect on inflation, with the S&P 500 previously struggling due to the conflict. Strong corporate profits are hoped to support stocks despite these concerns.
Market Wrap: Sensex ends flat, Nifty holds 24,050 as Iran-US conflict keeps optimism in check
Sensex gained a mere 1 point to end at around 77,187, and Nifty 50 dropped around 6 points to close at nearly 24,073 on Thursday.