🌍 Global Market Update

Advisory Bazaar Info Services

🇺🇸 US equity markets closed higher, gaining between 0.48% and 1.15%.

🇪🇺 European markets also saw strong gains, with indices rising between 1.80% and 2.65%.

🇯🇵 Asian markets are trading sharply lower today.

📉 GIFT Nifty is down by around 400 points, indicating Nifty futures may open near the 22,450 level.

⚡ Due to rising US–Iran tensions, the global energy crisis is expected to deepen further in April.

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), there could be a major disruption in oil and gas supply, impacting the global economy.

👉 The current disruption is estimated at around 12 million barrels per day, which is larger than the oil shocks of 1973 and 1979.

📊 US markets have risen for the second consecutive day, supported by hopes of easing tensions in the Middle East.

⚠️ However, Asian markets remain under pressure after US President Donald Trump warned of potential strong military action against Iran in the next 2–3 weeks.

🛢️ Crude oil rebounds:

Brent crude surged 2–3% to near $105 per barrel after falling 2.7% in the previous session.

📌 Conclusion:

Market volatility is likely to remain high. Keep a close watch on geopolitical developments and crude oil price movements.