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September 20, 2024 5:22 PM

Sensex, Nifty hit record highs, boosted by auto, energy, banking sectors

India’s benchmark indices surged to all-time highs on Friday, driven by strong gains across the auto, energy, and banking sectors. The Sensex jumped 1,360 points, or 1.63%, to close at 84,544, while the Nifty added 375 points, or 1.48%, to settle ...

September 20, 2024 11:11 AM

Sensex, Nifty surge as global markets rally after Fed rate cut

India’s benchmark indices surged on Friday, tracking a global market rally fueled by the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points. The Nifty 50 gained 110.15 points, or 0.43%, to open at 25,525.95, while the Sensex ...

September 13, 2024 10:12 AM

Sensex, Nifty open near record highs as global markets surge

India's benchmark indices hovered near record highs on Friday, driven by a rally in Asian markets as investors anticipated a 50-basis-point interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve. At the opening bell, the Nifty 50 climbed to 25,430.45, markin...

September 12, 2024 10:58 PM

ECB cuts interest rates as growth dwindles

The European Central Bank cut interest rates again on Thursday and signalled a "declining path" for borrowing costs in the months ahead as inflation slows and economic growth in the euro zone falters. The ECB lowered its deposit rate by 25 basis poi...

August 22, 2024 4:27 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher as banking, metal and realty sectors gain

Indian benchmark indices gained on Thursday, tracking positive sentiment in Asian shares. The U.S. Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting, which signaled a potential rate cut in September, boosted investor confidence. The Sensex rose by 147.89 poin...

December 14, 2023 10:10 AM

U.S. Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged, signals cuts in 2024

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday and U.S. central bank chief Jerome Powell said the historic tightening of monetary policy is likely over as inflation falls faster than expected and with a discussion of cuts in borrow...