US equity markets rise further on reports of US, EU trade deal coming soon

US equity markets again touched record highs yesterday, 23^rd July, 2025. This after US and Japan reached a bilateral trade deal. Reports also came that EU and US may soon reach a trade deal.  Nasdaq ended the day, up by 127.33 points or 0.61%. Dow Jones ended the day, up by 507.85 points or 1.14%. S&P 500 ended the day, up by 49.29 points or 0.78%.

European markets jumped too

European markets also gained on the news that EU and US may soon have a bilateral trade deal. Euro Stoxx 50 ended the day, up by 53.77 points or 1.02%. Dax ended the day, up by 198.92 points or 0.83%. FTSE 100 ended the day, up by 37.68 points or 0.42%.

Asian markets begin the day on a strong positive note

Nikkei 225 continues with the momentum that it gained yesterday, today too. At 8:45 a.m. Indian standard time, 24^th July, 2025 it is up by 812.18 points or 1.97%. Hang Seng is up by 163.51 points or 0.64%. Shanghai composite is up by 14.49 points or 0.40%. South Korean Kospi is up by 17.96 points or 0.56%.

Indian equity markets may begin the day on a positive note

Indian equity markets may start the day today on a positive note. Infosys’ June quarter results came yesterday. They were above expectations. So IT stocks may see some movement today. Oil prices remain below $70 per barrel mark. WTI crude for September delivery is trading at around $65.52 per barrel. Brent crude is trading at around $68.76 per barrel.

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Source: Dow Jones