Invest1Now Publishes Investor Guide to the Trump-Xi Summit and Its Impact on Global Markets

• Indian shares are expected to open lower on Thursday due to rising crude oil prices and tensions between the US and Iran. • Crude oil prices have remained above $100 a barrel, contributing to a negative outlook for the Nifty 50 index.

• S&P Global will release preliminary September Purchasing Managers' Indices (PMIs) for the United States on Wednesday. • The data is based on surveys of top private sector executives to provide an early indication of economic momentum.

• Major stock averages fell during Wednesday's trading session after a spike in Treasury yields suggested the Federal Reserve might implement more interest rate hikes. • Traders are now monitoring weekly jobless claims to gather more specific data on the current state of the economy.

• An analysis identifies three Singapore stocks positioned to lead the next market rally due to strong corporate earnings and falling interest rates. • One highlighted REIT maintains a low gearing ratio of 34%, providing the financial flexibility to acquire more data centers.

• Asia-Pacific stock markets generally declined as investors monitored trade talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping and rising Treasury yields. • Australia’s ASX 200 fell by 0.84% to 8,692.00, while China's Shenzhen SZI dropped 1.08% to 13,489.30.

• The Sensex gained 299 points and the Nifty ended at 23,447 on Wednesday, led by a 2% rise in the metal sector. • The Asian Development Bank raised India's GDP projection for the current financial year to 7% from 6.6% following strong June quarter economic growth.

• The Sensex fell over 600 points and the Nifty slipped below 23,250 on September 24, 2026, as crude oil prices rose above $100. • Analysts initiated coverage of Indian exchanges and brokers, ranking Groww as the preferred broker with a target price of Rs260.

• Economist Erik Brynjolfsson reports that the AI-driven transformation of work is in its early stages and that global institutions are currently unprepared for the shift. • Data indicates that nearly 50% of companies worldwide are not yet replacing repetitive, manual tasks with artificial intelligence.

• European stocks declined recently as a lack of progress regarding peace between the US and Iran drove up oil prices and bond yields. • Market volatility increased as investors reacted to the stalled diplomatic efforts and the resulting rise in energy costs.

• Krungsri Securities expects Thai stocks to consolidate as investors await an upcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. • The firm recommends focusing on healthcare and utility stocks, specifically highlighting BDMS, GULF, and GPSC as favorable picks amid falling oil prices.

• Gold prices dropped below the $4,300 per ounce support level recently due to a stronger U.S. dollar and higher bond yields. • The metal fell nearly 2% in a single day to trade at $4,279.80 an ounce.