S7/10Economic

US data surprise eases rate hike fears, also cheers D-Street

Indian equities closed higher, mirroring gains across Asian markets after US inflation data. Oil prices around $85 a barrel limited upside, raising supply disruption concerns. The NSE Nifty rose 26.5 points, while the BSE Sensex gained 130.5 points. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have made investor sentiment cautious recently. Foreign portfolio investors sold shares, while domestic institutional investors bought equities.

16 Jul 2026, 00:16 UTCSource: Economic TimesOriginal source

Click a tag to subscribe via email/Telegram (manage channels in Account).

⚠️ This is a probabilistic forecast, not a guarantee. Accuracy is measured only on resolved scenarios; monitor confirmation indicators below.

Scenario analysis in progress…