Top Stock Market & Economic Stories (Oct 6, 2025 · IST)
🌍 Global Markets
- 🇺🇸 U.S. markets closed at fresh highs (Dow, S&P 500) despite shutdown uncertainty; risk tone cautious.
- 🇯🇵 Nikkei 225 jumped ~5% to a new record after leadership change; yen softer, risk-on in Japan.
- 🇪🇺 Europe: French equities fell amid political turbulence; bond yields widened vs. Germany.
- 🇮🇳 India: Sensex rallied and Nifty crossed 25,000; banks & financials led on strong loan growth.
- 🛢️🥇 Commodities: Oil edged higher; gold/silver near record levels on safe-haven demand.
🏦 Economy & Policy
- 🇮🇳 India outlook: Growth seen resilient; ongoing focus on capital spending and inflation management.
- 📉 Services PMI: India’s expansion moderated from August but remains robust overall.
- 🌐 Trade watch: U.S.–India tariff tensions add a mild headwind for select exports.
- 🇺🇸 U.S. data blackout: Shutdown delays key releases; markets watch earnings & potential Fed cuts later this year.
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🕒 Last updated: Oct 6, 2025 (Asia/Kolkata)
