At 1.30 pm on Thursday, the core equity indices i.e, Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading on the lower side, as the US markets fell on Wednesday by more than 1 per cent. The gold prices rose by 3 per cent, whereas crude oil was trading at USD 121.9 per barrel, up by 0.25 per cent. 

At noon on Wednesday, the core equity indices i.e, Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading on the lower side, after opening in the green, as US 10-year bond yields hit the highest mark since 2019 and were trading at 2.406 per cent.

At 1 pm on Thursday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading on the lower side, owing to the continued war that is raging between Russia and Ukraine, as investors are hoping for peace talks to happen soon. Also, crude oil prices are up by 3 per cent today, dragging the global market all the more. 

Holi celebrations have started early on Dalal Street as the domestic equity bourses Sensex and Nifty at 11.15 am on Thursday, were trading up by 1 per cent higher, as the Federal Reserve hiked the interest rates as per the widespread expectations of the investors.  

At 11.15 am on Wednesday, the core equity indices Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading higher amidst the mixed global cues, as the Nasdaq was up by almost 3 per cent in the last trading session. 

Also, the global markets are keenly following gold and crude oil prices, as the Federal Open Market Committee finally meet today, (March 16, 2022) to announce the rate hike, which the whole world is anticipating for the past few months. 

On Friday, the domestic benchmark indices remained range-bound due to cautiousness on the back of rising cost pressures on corporates, increase in global inflation globally and sluggish automobile dispatches to dealers due to supply constraints. 

On Thursday, the domestic benchmark indices ended higher for a third straight day as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was on the verge to win four of the five key state elections. A rally was seen across the markets with FMCG, public sector banks, and realty sectors shining on the front. 

At 11.45 am on Thursday, the core equity indices Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading higher amidst stronger global cues along with assembly election results declaration in India.  

At 11.45 am on Wednesday, the core equity indices Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading higher amidst the increasing tension between Russia and Ukraine, as the efforts to evacuate people from Ukraine take pace. On the other hand, US President Joe Biden has announced an oil import ban on Russia, along with major companies like Pepsi, McDonald’s, and Adidas suspending their operations in Russia.

At 11.45 am on Thursday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading higher amidst the increasing tension between Russia and Ukraine. The Sensex was at 55,623.60, up by 154.70 points or 0.28 per cent, while Nifty was at 16,644.60, up by 38.65 points or 0.23 per cent from the last trading session.