Global Bazaar Update

• US Markets: Equity indices closed higher, with gains ranging between 0.25% and 0.70%.

• Europe: Major European markets ended in the red.

• Asia: Stocks are trading positive, buoyed by the Fed’s patient stance on interest rate cuts. Investors remain cautious ahead of key US-China trade talks.

• Policy Watch: The Trump administration plans to ease some Biden-era restrictions on the semiconductor sector.

• Commodities: Brent crude rose 0.38% to $58.29 per barrel.

• Indian Markets: GIFT Nifty is flat; Nifty futures indicate an opening near 24,450 levels.