Global equity markets traded higher in early Friday sessions, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street and strength across Asian and European indices.
GIFT Nifty was last seen at 25,840.50, up 0.09%, indicating a mildly positive start for Indian equities. US markets remained firm, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 49,525, up 0.48%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.64% to 6,986.99.
Asian markets outperformed, led by Japan’s Nikkei, which surged 1.61% to 51,939.89. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.32%, South Korea’s Kospi added 0.75%, and European indices also traded in the green. Germany’s DAX climbed 0.47%, France’s CAC 40 advanced 1.27%, and the UK’s FTSE 100 rose 0.80%.
Overall sentiment remained positive as investors reacted to easing volatility and stable macro cues, keeping global risk appetite intact.
