Asian Markets Surge as Wall Street Pauses; Sensex and Nifty Hit Record Highs

In today’s trading, Asian markets showed gains, supported by China’s efforts to stabilize its economy. This followed a pause on Wall Street, where U.S. markets took a breather after recent volatility. Investor confidence grew as China announced more economic stimulus, which boosted market sentiment across Asia.

China’s government is focusing on targeted interest rate cuts and infrastructure spending to support growth. These steps aim to stabilize the economy, ease pressure on the property sector, and strengthen consumer confidence, leading to improved market performance across the region.

Major indexes across Asia posted solid gains. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 3.3% at 2,993.46, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng climbed 3.5% to 19,794.33. Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 1.3% at 38,925.63, benefiting from China’s recovery and a weaker yen, supporting Japanese exports.

In India, Sensex and Nifty benchmark indices reached new all-time highs during early trading. BSE Sensex has increased to an all-time high of 85,372.17, while the NSE Nifty rose to a new record high of 26,056. Strong buying interest in the financial and tech sectors pushed both indices higher, reflecting growing optimism about both regional and domestic economic prospects.

The top performers among the 30 Sensex companies were Maruti, Nestle, Tata Motors, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Consultancy Services, ITC, and Bharti Airtel.

The rally in Asian markets suggests that investors are becoming increasingly confident in China’s recovery and the broader region’s economic resilience. Although global uncertainties remain, particularly with inflation and interest rates, the positive momentum from these markets could help sustain global sentiment if conditions stay favorable.

As China continues to roll out measures to support growth, the effects are likely to ripple through global markets, setting the stage for further gains in the near term.