Slips

• Indian stock markets trended upward on Thursday, with the Sensex gaining 200 points and the Nifty testing the 24,650 level. • Sectoral performance was mixed, featuring a 3% rise in Reliance Industries (RIL) and gains in Defence and IT, while Power Grid slipped 4% and the Energy sector fell 0.61%. • This domestic growth occurred despite a broader decline in Asian markets, including South Korea's Kospi (-3.64%) and Japan's Nikkei 225 (-1.56%), as investors weighed geopolitical risks in the Strait of Hormuz.

• Indian stock markets ended in the red on August 4, 2026, with the Sensex dropping 210 points and the Nifty slipping 159 points. • The decline was driven by investor caution surrounding a new F&O closing-auction mechanism, rising crude oil prices, and weekly derivatives expiry. • Markets are currently awaiting the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) policy announcement, with traders focusing on the central bank's commentary regarding inflation risks and liquidity.

• On Tuesday morning, India's benchmark indices diverged in a rare occurrence, with the BSE Sensex trading in the green while the Nifty50 slipped into the red. • Around 9:42 am, the BSE Sensex rose by 166.15 points (0.21%) to 78,805.18, whereas the Nifty50 dropped 159.25 points (0.64%) to 24,615.00. • This unusual split is significant because the two indices typically move in synchronization, reflecting the broader health of the Indian equity market.

• Asian stocks showed mixed stability on Thursday following a volatile week characterized by an AI-driven sell-off and uncertainty regarding US Federal Reserve interest rate policies. • South Korea's Kospi rallied 3.55% (up 201.22 points) and Taiwan's benchmark rose 1.66%, while Japan's Nikkei climbed 1.43% to 62,315.56. • Despite these daily gains, the Nikkei and Kospi remain on track for significant weekly declines of 3% and 12%, respectively.

• The KOSPI closed 1.23% lower at 5,593.56 on the 30th, failing to reach the 6,000 threshold despite record Q2 earnings from Samsung Electronics. • Market sentiment was negatively impacted by rising U.S. Treasury yields and escalating tensions in the Middle East, though Ecopro and Ecopro BM both rose approximately 4%. • To curb intraday volatility in large-cap semiconductor stocks, the basic deposit requirement for single-stock leverage products will increase from 10 million to 30 million won starting July 31st.

• Asian stocks showed mixed stability on Thursday following a volatile week characterized by an AI-driven sell-off and uncertainty regarding US Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. • Significant gains were seen in South Korea's Kospi, which rose 3.55% (201.22 points), Taiwan's benchmark, which climbed 1.66%, and Japan's Nikkei, which increased by 1.43%. • Despite these daily gains, the Nikkei and Kospi remain on track for weekly declines of 3% and 12% respectively, reflecting deep investor caution.

• U.S. stock markets showed mixed results today, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising while the Nasdaq slipped due to a decline in chip stocks led by Nvidia. • Oil prices plummeted as investors prepare for a critical week featuring a Federal Reserve interest rate decision and a wave of Big Tech earnings reports. • The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates steady to monitor inflation, though the possibility of a rate hike remains an unexpected variable.

• Wall Street ended a volatile trading week on Friday with mixed results, as the Dow Jones and S&P 500 posted modest gains while the Nasdaq slipped. • The market volatility follows June payroll growth figures that came in below expectations, though the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2%. • Analysts suggest the broader economic picture remains solid, noting that the three-month average for job gains still exceeds the level required to keep pace with population growth.

• Major U.S. stock indexes showed mixed results on a key tech earnings day, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 gaining while the Nasdaq Composite declined. • Market volatility coincided with a surge in oil prices and 10-year Treasury yields, which reached their highest levels in two months. • These shifts are driven by investor anxiety regarding persistent inflation and the performance of big tech companies.

• On July 22, 2026, the Indian stock market experienced its sharpest single-day drop in two weeks, with the Sensex falling 715 points and the Nifty slipping below 24,000. • The decline was driven by escalating Middle East tensions, which pushed Brent crude prices above $95 a barrel and sparked fears regarding inflation and economic growth. • While media and realty sectors dragged the indices down, FMCG and auto stocks remained resilient during the volatility.