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Markets on Edge: Trade Deals, Treasury Moves, and a Gold Glimmer Set the Stage


Updated: July 24, 2025 09:24

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Global cues point to a strong start for Indian equities today, July 24, as optimism around trade agreements and corporate earnings fuels investor confidence. Here’s your morning market digest:
 
Wall Street Momentum
 
- The Dow Jones surged 507.85 points to 45,010.29, while the S&P 500 rose 49.35 points to 6,358.97.
 
- Nasdaq gained 127.33 points to close at 21,020.02, lifted by Alphabet and other megacaps.
 
- US Treasury yields edged up, signaling investor rotation into risk assets.
 
Asian Market Pulse
 
- Asian equities posted their longest winning streak since January.
 
- Japan’s Nikkei and Topix rallied on the back of the US-Japan trade pact.
 
- South Korean Won led currency gains, followed by Japanese Yen and Thai Baht.
 
Commodity Watch
 
- Oil prices rose as US crude inventories declined sharply.
 
- Brent traded at USD 68.93, WTI at USD 65.59.
 
- Gold held firm at USD 3,390 per ounce, while silver dipped slightly to USD 39.25.
 
Currency and Bond Trends
 
- The dollar index remained stable at 97.21.
 
- Asian currencies traded mixed, with strength in Taiwan Dollar and China Renminbi.
 
Domestic Market Setup
 
- GIFT Nifty traded at 25,280.50, indicating a flat to positive opening.
 
- FIIs sold Rs 4,209 crore worth of equities on July 23, while DIIs bought Rs 4,358 crore.
 
With global trade optimism and earnings momentum in play, markets may extend gains—though resistance near 25,250 on Nifty remains a key technical hurdle.
 
Sources: Moneycontrol, Financial Express, Reuters.

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