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Sensex, Nifty at lifetime highs: Where are Indian markets headed in 2026 & will they outperform gold & EMs? Here’s the outlook

The struggle for markets to outperform global peers was real – despite the fact that the Indian economy has strong economic fundamentals. (AI image) Sensex and Nifty have had a rollercoaster ride this year – 2025 is a year when markets have struggled to go above the highs they hit in the second half of…

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Gold outlook for the week: Yellow metal could once more be near record highs — what analysts have to say

Gold prices are expected to stay strong and may come close to historic highs in the coming week as market participants monitor crucial US data, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech and the RBI’s policy announcement, according to analysts.“Gold moves out of the consolidation range as investors focus on the manufacturing and services PMI data…

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Nifty, Sensex hit fresh record highs: RBI MPC outcome in focus; 8 key factors to drive markets this week

Equity benchmarks ended last week on a strong note, extending their winning streak for the third straight week and hitting fresh all-time highs. After early profit-taking, a sharp midweek rebound lifted sentiment, followed by healthy consolidation. By the close, the Nifty gained 0.52% to 26,202.95 and the Sensex rose 0.56% to 85,706.67, reported ET.The rally…

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Stock markets at lifetime highs: What should investors do? Six mistakes to avoid

Those who stayed on the sidelines are now watching markets soar without them, and the temptation to “catch up” is intense. (AI image) When optimism is in the air, it’s easy to lose discipline. Here are six behavioural traps that can quietly sabotage your wealth.
 Letting overconfidence override disciplineThe powerful rally of the past 18–20…

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Nifty50 and Sensex hit fresh lifetime highs: What’s driving the stock market rally & is it sustainable? Explained

Nifty & Sensex at record high! Experts are of the view that the stock market rally is driven by multiple factors. (AI image) Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmarks, are finally rallying – and how! Both the 50-shares and 30-shares indices hit new lifetime highs on Thursday on the back of a strong…

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US stock market: Wall Street in red as investors await key data after government shutdown ends; S&P 500, Nasdaq slip from recent highs

Stock markets in the United States were at a low as investors await further economic indicators. The S&P 500 declined by 0.4% in early Thursday trading, moving away from its recent record high achieved in the previous month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 41 points, while the Nasdaq composite fell 0.7%. After the longest…

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US markets today: Wall Street inches toward new highs as tech stocks rebound; shutdown relief lifts investor mood

US stocks edged higher on Wednesday, with benchmark indices inching toward record levels as easing worries over the government shutdown and a rebound in technology shares buoyed investor sentiment, according to an AP report.The S&P 500 rose 0.2% in early trade, nearing its all-time high from two weeks ago, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average…

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US markets today: Amazon’s blockbuster earnings lift Wall Street toward record highs; Big Tech results keep rally on track

Wall Street moved higher on Friday, powered by a sharp rise in Amazon shares that helped push the S&P 500 near record levels and positioned it for another strong week and month. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6%, recouping most of Thursday’s losses and nearing its all-time high set earlier in the week. The index is…

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US markets today: Wall Street drifts near record highs as Big Tech results; Trump-Xi trade talks pull investors in both directions

US markets ended mixed on Thursday, with investors juggling upbeat and cautious signals from Big Tech earnings and renewed optimism around US-China trade ties.The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% from its all-time high earlier this week, while the Nasdaq composite lost 0.6%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, gained 199 points, or 0.5%, by mid-morning trade,…

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