Stock Market Today Highlights, August 5: Sensex rises 152 points, Nifty ends above 24,620 after RBI keeps repo rate unchanged - The HinduBusinessLine

• Indian equity benchmarks ended Wednesday's trading session in the green, driven by late gains during the Closing Auction Session (CAS). • The Sensex closed at 78,581, up 52 points, while the Nifty ended at 24,625, marking a 10-point increase.

• Asian equities declined on Thursday, August 6, as the recent technology-driven rally on Wall Street lost momentum. • South Korea's Kospi experienced the sharpest drop, tumbling 3.71%, while Japan's Nikkei fell 1.68% and the MSCI Asia Pacific Index slipped 0.2%.

• The Sensex and Nifty indices declined from their daily highs, with the Nifty ending the session below the 24,650 mark. • The market downturn was triggered by Donald Trump's warning of a "very strong strike" if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened promptly.

• Asian markets are experiencing cautious trading with the NZX opening lower, as investors await critical US initial claims and Friday's jobs data. • Market focus remains on earnings reports from Softbank and Swire, while the Yen's volatility and China's pursuit of taxes on overseas investments pressure insurers and financials.

• The STOXX Europe 600 index has reached record highs, driven by a combination of strong corporate earnings and positive macroeconomic data. • Eurozone GDP growth for Q2 2026 hit 0.4% quarter-to-quarter, exceeding consensus expectations by 0.2 percentage points.

• European shares edged higher on Wednesday, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index rising 0.4% to reach 659.29. • Investors are closely monitoring a combination of new corporate earnings reports and ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the U.S.-Iran conflict.

• European stocks remained flat to slightly higher on Wednesday following a record high the previous day. • Market momentum was driven by positive corporate earnings and optimism regarding talks between Washington and Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

• The Stoxx 600 pan-European index has reached a record high, posting a 10% increase so far in 2026. • Growth is largely driven by the Euro Stoxx Banks index, which has returned 18% due to sector consolidation and strong performance from lenders like BNP Paribas, ABN Amro, and Mediobanca.

• European equities are trading near record peaks as a fresh wave of positive corporate earnings boosts investor risk appetite. • Market gains are being supported by a decline in crude oil prices, which has helped investors overlook mixed macroeconomic indicators.

• European shares reached a new record close, with the Stoxx 600 index hitting record highs in three of the last four trading sessions. • Strong corporate earnings helped offset market volatility and investor uncertainty stemming from ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

• The STOXX Europe 600 Index reached a record closing high for the second consecutive day on May 5, though overall gains were tempered by shifting Middle East peace hopes. • Novo Nordisk shares plummeted 4.3% after sales of the oral version of its obesity drug, Wegovy, failed to meet market expectations despite an increase in 2026 full-year guidance.