Investor optimism surges amid easing geopolitical tensions and US-China trade breakthrough; Nifty climbs 700 points.
May 12, 2025: Indian equity markets witnessed a powerful rally on Monday as the Sensex surged 2,200 points and the Nifty50 jumped 700 points within the first hour of trading. This bullish response came after the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, along with a major breakthrough in US-China trade negotiations. Despite minor violations of the ceasefire, the relative calm and global economic developments helped revive investor confidence across Asia, with most regional indices also opening in the green.
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🔑 Key Highlights:
- Sensex opened 1,500 points higher, eventually jumping 2,200 points by 10:05 am IST.
- Nifty50 surged 700 points, buoyed by optimism over de-escalation with Pakistan and global trade progress.
- The rally marks the first market opening since the announcement of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack fallout.
- Overnight, US-China trade talks concluded with a breakthrough deal to cut the US trade deficit, lifting global sentiment.
- Asian markets opened strong across Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney, Seoul, Taipei, and Wellington; Tokyo remained flat.
- The US dollar strengthened, oil prices rose on demand optimism, and global equities pointed to bullish momentum.
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📊 Market Context:
Despite conflict-driven volatility in recent weeks, Indian markets showed remarkable resilience, with domestic institutional support and confidence in India’s strategic strength maintaining stability. The confluence of regional de-escalation and international trade clarity has reignited bullish momentum across sectors.
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