Global Bazaar – Advisory Bazaar Info Services

US equity markets closed on a flat note.

European equity markets ended lower, with losses ranging between 0.50% and 1.13%.

Asian equity markets are trading mixed on Friday, as US President Donald Trump is likely to announce a decision on whether to strike Iran within the next two weeks.

Crude oil prices have fluctuated within a range of around $8 this week, with volatility spiking, options turning more bullish, and key spreads widening significantly in backwardation.

GIFT Nifty is little changed; Nifty futures are likely to open around the 24,780 level.