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• Indian equity markets will remain closed on Monday for the Ganesh Chaturthi holiday. • The Nifty-50 index recently extended its losing streak to five consecutive weeks. • Rising crude oil prices and Middle East tensions are increasing investor concerns regarding inflation and global interest rates.

• The US economy will release two major inflation reports this week, with the Producer Price Index (PPI) on Thursday and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Friday. • Friday's CPI report is particularly anticipated after the previous week's strong jobs report, which may indicate a potential shift in inflation trends. • A high CPI reading could impact interest rates and the overall economy, affecting consumers and investors alike.

• A Teleios Financial market commentary said May was the best month of 2026 and that the Dow closed above 51,000 for the first time in a shortened four-day trading week. • The same note said the S&P 500 reached 7,580, underscoring how strongly large-cap U.S. equities have advanced even after recent geopolitical volatility. • The move matters for the broader U.S. business outlook because new highs can reinforce consumer and corporate confidence, while also raising valuation concerns for fund managers.