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India's Nifty 50 is attempting to extend a six-day rally after gaining more than 2,000 points from its October 28 lows, despite a sharp Wall Street sell-off.
The index is trading around 1,500 points above the 23,053 weekly-gain threshold, while Brent crude has rebounded toward $100 per barrel and Nifty Bank is targeting 58,000.
Continued global equity weakness and rising crude prices could threaten India's market rally and increase volatility across banking, IT and energy stocks.
The US dollar remained largely unchanged as oil prices rebounded more than 3%, while investors assessed stronger US labor data and the potential slowdown in AI-related spending.
Initial jobless claims fell to 189,000, matching a 57-year low, while markets priced in a 66.1% chance of at least a 25-basis-point Fed rate increase in December; the Bank of England also raised rates for the first time in over three years.
Stronger employment data and persistent inflation concerns could support further Fed tightening, potentially boosting the dollar while keeping pressure on interest-rate-sensitive markets.
European shares fell on Thursday as a sharp technology selloff and weakness in defence stocks dragged the STOXX 600 down 0.38% to 654.87 points. European technology stocks plunged 3.2% to a nearly two-month low, while Rheinmetall sank 16.1% after cutting its 2026 sales forecast for the second time in three months. Continued AI spending uncertainty, geopolitical risks and rising oil prices could intensify pressure on European equities, particularly technology and defence stocks.
U.S. stocks tumbled as the technology selloff intensified, with the Nasdaq Composite falling 3.7%, the S&P 500 dropping 2.1%, and the Dow declining 1.1%.
Broadcom, Nvidia, Oracle, Tesla, and other technology names traded lower as investors reassessed Big Tech spending growth, with one analyst expecting capital expenditure growth to peak in 2027 rather than 2028/2029.
Continued pressure on technology valuations and expectations for slower data-center investment growth could intensify downside risks across the broader equity market.
AI and semiconductor stocks came under renewed pressure as investors weighed the risk of tighter scrutiny on data-center construction under a Democratic-controlled Congress, while oil rebounded amid uncertainty over the Iran war.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 3.1%, with European chipmakers ASML, Soitec and Infineon dropping between 3% and 8%, while Brent crude climbed 2.5% to $96.80 and gold traded above $4,100.
Political uncertainty surrounding AI infrastructure and an unresolved Middle East conflict could intensify volatility across technology stocks, energy markets and safe-haven assets.
Falling crude oil prices and renewed foreign investor buying are boosting optimism around Indian equities, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex rallying after the US midterm election results.
Brent crude plunged nearly 9% overnight to $95.19 per barrel, while FPIs resumed buying Indian equities and reduced their net short index futures positions from 307,109 contracts to 185,979 contracts.
Further oil price declines, improving corporate earnings and sustained foreign inflows could support a broader rally in Indian equities, although continued AI investment and geopolitical uncertainty may limit upside.
Global markets rallied as investors assessed the Democratic midterm election victory, with US and European equities advancing, the dollar weakening, and cryptocurrencies posting strong gains.
Bitcoin climbed 2.46% to $80,449, Ethereum gained 4.04% to $2,418, and Solana advanced 3.60% to $96.86, while gold rose 1.59% and bond yields eased across major regions.
Improving risk appetite and easing geopolitical concerns could support further gains across cryptocurrencies and broader risk assets, although US payrolls data and the Bank of England's expected rate hike remain key uncertainties.
US stock futures turned mixed as AI-related weakness pressured technology stocks, with Nasdaq futures falling 0.6% despite gains in Dow and S&P 500 futures.
Qualcomm plunged 10.1% after reporting weaker-than-expected smartphone chip sales, while Nvidia fell 0.4%, Marvell declined 2.5%, and Intel dropped 1.7% in premarket trading.
Continued weakness in chipmakers and AI-related stocks could intensify selling pressure across the technology sector and weigh on the Nasdaq.
Brent crude plunged nearly 10% below $100 per barrel as markets priced out part of the geopolitical risk premium following the US Democrats' sweeping congressional victory and signals against near-term escalation of the Iran war. The oil selloff dragged global bond yields lower and helped the S&P 500 post its strongest session in three months, while US chip stocks continued falling amid AI-sector regulatory concerns. Sustained oil weakness could ease inflation pressures, lower interest-rate expectations and support broader equity markets, although AI-related technology stocks may remain under pressure.
U.S. equity futures were mixed Thursday as weakness in semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks weighed on Nasdaq futures, while S&P 500 futures held steady after the previous session's rally. Qualcomm plunged 10.1% after missing smartphone chip sales estimates, while Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.63% and Dow futures gained 0.48%; UBS warned that around 30% of expected 2028 data-center additions could be at risk. Continued pressure on chipmakers and AI infrastructure stocks could weigh on the Nasdaq, although valuations nearing multi-year lows may limit further downside.
Bitcoin's relative performance against the S&P 500 has recovered to a 50% session win rate over the latest 90 trading sessions, ending a losing streak that had persisted since March 2025.
Glassnode reports Bitcoin's average session gains are now slightly higher than the S&P 500, while historical data shows the index gained an average of 10.7% in the three months following comparable Democratic midterm sweeps.
Improving relative momentum and positive stock-market seasonality could support risk appetite, although Bitcoin's direction may remain closely tied to broader equity-market performance.
Indian equities extended their winning streak to six sessions, with the Sensex surging 2,008 points and the Nifty gaining 576 points on Thursday.
The Sensex closed at 79,310 and the Nifty at 24,536, while BSE-listed companies added over ₹8 lakh crore in market value as Brent crude posted a 19% weekly decline.
Lower oil prices, banking strength and selective Q2 earnings could continue supporting Indian equities, although sharp losses in several individual stocks highlight uneven market participation.
U.S. equity futures turned mixed Thursday as technology stocks faced renewed AI-regulation concerns following Wednesday's broad market rally, with Nasdaq-100 futures falling around 1% while Dow futures gained 0.5%.
AppLovin surged around 18% premarket after reporting 55% year-over-year revenue growth, while Apple crossed a $5 trillion valuation and Micron, Nvidia and Tesla faced selling pressure.
Potential tighter AI regulation and uncertainty surrounding data center investment could intensify volatility across semiconductor and AI-related stocks, even as strong corporate earnings provide selective support.
Global AI stocks extended their selloff as investors assessed the potential impact of Democratic election victories on U.S. data-center expansion, while Treasury yields fell to eight-week lows and Bitcoin climbed above $80,000.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plunged 7.5% and 9.5%, respectively, as Nasdaq futures dropped 0.7%, while Brent crude remained near $95 per barrel and gold recovered above $4,100 an ounce.
Potential restrictions on AI infrastructure expansion could intensify pressure on semiconductor and cloud stocks, while falling yields and renewed risk appetite may support Bitcoin and broader markets.
Global markets diverged after the US midterm 'blue wave', with crude oil plunging nearly 9% overnight and Brent falling below $100 for the first time in two months as investors priced in hopes of an end to the US-Iran war.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped 3.1% as AI infrastructure scrutiny weighed on chip stocks, while the S&P 500 gained 1.6% and gold surged 5% in two days to above $4,100 an ounce.
Political pressure to de-escalate the Iran conflict could keep oil prices under pressure, while uncertainty around AI infrastructure regulation may intensify volatility in semiconductor stocks.
A global rotation out of AI stocks is intensifying ahead of the Bank of England decision, with semiconductor shares under pressure while banks and other cyclical sectors gain favor.
Asian tech giants Alibaba and Tencent jumped more than 6%, while ASML and STMicroelectronics fell around 3% and Nasdaq futures dropped 1%.
Continued rotation away from AI and uncertainty surrounding monetary policy and US military spending could pressure technology and defence stocks while supporting broader sector diversification.
Brent crude plunged to a two-month low below $100 per barrel as investors bet that political gridlock in Washington and a possible negotiated end to the Iran war could ease global market pressures.
Lower oil prices pushed U.S. Treasury yields to two-month lows, supported Asian equities, and weakened the U.S. dollar, while South Korean and Taiwanese stocks suffered sharp losses.
A potential de-escalation in the Middle East could further reduce inflation pressures and support global risk assets, although geopolitical uncertainty and central-bank decisions remain key risks.
Asian markets diverged sharply as hawkish Bank of Japan signals, plunging oil prices and Australia's unexpectedly strong trade surplus drove contrasting regional performance.
Japan's Nikkei fell 1.54% and South Korea's KOSPI dropped 5.37%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 3.46% and Australia's ASX 200 advanced 2.61%; Australia's trade surplus surged to AUD 2.83 billion in September.
Further BoJ rate hikes could strengthen the yen and pressure Japanese equities, while Australia's stronger trade balance and rising gold prices may support their respective markets.
Brent crude plunged nearly 9% overnight, falling below $100 per barrel as Democratic midterm election victories fueled hopes of an end to the US-Iran war.
Brent has declined approximately 20% this week, while the S&P 500 gained 1.6% and Asian chip markets suffered sharp losses amid concerns over tougher AI infrastructure regulation.
A potential resolution to the Iran conflict could push oil prices lower, ease inflationary pressures and reduce expectations for future interest rate hikes.
European stocks are expected to open mostly higher as easing bond yields and a sharp decline in oil prices improve investor sentiment, despite concerns over potential tighter AI regulation.
Brent crude fell nearly 9% in the previous session to around $94 per barrel, while gold climbed nearly 2% to $4,136 an ounce and the STOXX 600 advanced 1.8% on Wednesday.
Further easing in geopolitical tensions and borrowing costs could support European equities and precious metals, while potential restrictions on AI development and data-center investment could pressure technology stocks.
Brent crude futures slumped to a two-month low below $100 per barrel as Democratic gains in the US midterm elections raised hopes of a negotiated end to the Iran war and easing energy-market pressures.
Lower oil prices pushed US Treasury yields to two-month lows, pressured the dollar, and supported several Asian stock markets, while South Korean and Taiwanese equities suffered sharp losses.
A potential diplomatic resolution could further ease inflation pressures and reshape expectations for central-bank interest rates, although Trump's continued commitment to the Iran war leaves significant uncertainty.
Brent crude plunged nearly 9% below $100 as Democratic midterm victories raised hopes of an end to the US-Iran war, triggering a broad shift across global markets.
Oil has fallen approximately 20% this week, while the S&P 500 gained 1.6% and Asian chip-heavy markets weakened amid expectations of tougher data centre regulation.
A potential resolution to the Iran conflict could push oil prices lower still, ease inflation pressures and reduce expectations for future interest rate hikes.
Indian equity markets are poised for a strong opening on November 5, with GIFT Nifty surging 316 points to 24,313.50 as global equities rally following Democrats' sweeping US midterm election victory. The S&P 500 jumped 1.6%, the Dow gained 3%, gold surged 3.3% to around $4,070 an ounce, and foreign investors purchased Rs 7,284 crore of Indian equities. Improved global risk appetite and sustained foreign inflows could further support Indian equities, although regional weakness in technology stocks may limit gains.
Global equities rallied following the US midterm elections, with historical data pointing to further gains for the ASX 200 over the following 3 to 12 months despite potential short-term weakness. The S&P 500 surged 1.6%, the Dow jumped 3.0%, while Brent crude plunged 9.3% to $94.49 as hopes of an end to the US-Iran war lifted market sentiment. Easing political uncertainty, falling oil prices and improving market breadth could support the ASX 200 and broader equity markets in the coming months.
Japan’s Nikkei could find support on Thursday after falling nearly 2,500 points, or 3.8%, over three consecutive sessions.
The index closed Wednesday down 1.42% at 62,188.63, while Wall Street rallied sharply and crude oil plunged 8.73% to $87.70 per barrel.
Positive global market sentiment and easing U.S.-Iran geopolitical concerns could help stabilize Japanese equities and trigger a rebound.
Global markets rallied as Democrats' midterm election victory eased political uncertainty, while Brent and WTI crude plunged amid hopes of progress toward ending the US-Iran conflict.
The Dow gained 3%, the S&P 500 rose 1.6%, and the Nasdaq advanced 1.4%, while Brent fell nearly 20% and WTI dropped 15% so far this week.
Lower oil prices could ease inflationary pressure and support stocks and bonds, while expectations of a potential end to the Iran conflict may keep pressure on crude.
Global stocks rallied after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, easing political uncertainty and lifting all three major U.S. stock indexes.
The Dow gained 3.03%, the S&P 500 rose 1.58%, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.44%, while Bitcoin climbed 3% and Ether gained 5.6%; Brent crude fell nearly 9%.
Reduced political uncertainty could support broader risk appetite, while increased congressional scrutiny of AI and potential changes to government spending may create sector-specific headwinds.
U.S. stocks surged in a broad rally, with the Dow jumping 3.03% to its biggest single-session gain since April 9, 2025, as investors welcomed divided government and plunging oil prices.
The S&P 500 gained 1.58% and the Nasdaq rose 1.44%, while crude oil tumbled 8.3% to $88.12 and gold advanced 3.4% to $4,061.10; meanwhile, AI-related stocks remained under pressure, with CoreWeave falling 9.9% and Hut 8 sliding 23%.
Lower energy prices and expectations of political gridlock could support broader equities and ease inflation concerns, while AI infrastructure financing and regulatory risks may continue pressuring selected technology stocks.
U.S. stocks surged following a sweeping Democratic victory in the 2026 midterms, with the Dow posting its best single-day performance since April 2025.
The Dow jumped 3%, the S&P 500 gained 1.6%, and the Nasdaq advanced 1.4%, while Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar declined as investors anticipated political gridlock limiting fiscal expansion.
Reduced expectations for government spending and regulatory changes could continue supporting equities, although increased scrutiny of AI data-center investments could pressure technology stocks.
U.S. stocks surged, with the Dow posting its largest single-day gain since April 2025 as investors welcomed expectations of political gridlock and falling oil prices.
The Dow jumped 3.03%, the S&P 500 gained 1.58%, and the Nasdaq advanced 1.44%, while crude oil plunged 8.3% to $88.12 per barrel and gold climbed 3.4% to $4,061.10.
Continued oil weakness and expectations of fewer regulatory changes could support equities, although persistent uncertainty surrounding AI investments may limit further gains.