Global Market Update

Advisory Bazaar Info Services LLP

Global equity markets traded mixed on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision, while renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East supported crude oil prices.

Equity Markets

* U.S. equity markets ended on a mixed note. Strong corporate earnings supported the Dow Jones Industrial Average, while continued weakness in semiconductor stocks weighed on the Nasdaq Composite.

* European equity markets closed higher, with major indices gaining between 0.40% and 0.82%.

* Most Asian equity markets traded lower as investors monitored escalating Middle East tensions and awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate announcement.

* Indian equities outperformed global peers, with the Sensex rising around 730 points and the Nifty gaining nearly 205 points during the session.

India Economy

India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 7.3% YoY in June 2026, accelerating from the revised 5.0% growth recorded in May. The improvement was driven by robust performance in the manufacturing sector along with higher electricity and gas output.

Energy Market

Crude oil prices rebounded sharply after a three-day decline as renewed military action in the Middle East reignited concerns over potential disruptions to global oil supplies.

Market Focus

Investors are closely watching the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision and accompanying commentary, which could influence global equity, commodity, and currency markets in the near term.

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