The US markets closed on a positive note ahead of the opening of the Indian markets. All major indices ended in the green, signaling a positive sentiment across sectors. Here’s a summary of the market performance:
- S&P 500: The index climbed 0.97%, closing at 5,751.13. The broad-market index continued its upward trend, reflecting investor confidence in the current economic outlook.
- Dow 30: The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 0.30%, finishing the session at 42,080.37. Gains were driven by strong performances from industrial and blue-chip companies.
- Nasdaq: The tech-heavy Nasdaq index was the best performer, gaining 1.45% to close at 18,182.92. Technology stocks continued to rally, benefiting from positive earnings reports and market optimism.
- Russell 2000: The Russell 2000, which tracks smaller-cap stocks, saw a modest increase of 0.09%, ending at 2,194.98.
The strong performance of the US markets sets an optimistic tone for the Indian markets as they prepare to open. The positive sentiment, particularly led by technology and industrial sectors, could provide momentum to global equities.
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