US, European markets rose sharply yesterday; Asian markets begin the day today strongly in green

US equity markets rose yesterday, 5^th January, 2026. This, after US raid on Venezuela to capture its President Nicolas Maduro. US President Donald Trump said that America would invest heavily in the ailing oil industry of Venezuela. Nasdaq closed the day, up by 160.19 points or 0.69%. Dow Jones closed the day, up by 594.79 points or 1.29%. S&P 500 closed the day, up by 43.58 points or 0.64%.

European markets closed in the green yesterday

European markets also rose sharply yesterday. Euro Stoxx 50 ended the day, up by 73.31 points or 1.25%. Dax ended the day, up by 329.35 points or 1.34%. FTSE 100 ended the day, up by 53.43 points or 0.54%.

Asian markets begin on a positive note

Nikkei 225 is again up today. At 9 a.m. IST 6^th January, 2025, it is up by 358.78 points or 0.69%. Kospi index is up by 8.30 points or 0.19%. Hang Seng is up by 459.23 points or 1.74%. Shanghai is up by 45.96 points or 1.14%.

Indian equity markets may see a mixed day today

Indian equity markets may see a mixed day today. Short term buying may be seen after some profit booking and decline seen yesterday. Investor sentiment will remain cautious. In the continued absence of a trade deal with US, some investors, including many FIIs, may hesitate in taking any long term position on the Indian economy. US President Trump’s remarks yesterday that India should keep him happy may increase anxiety among investors. Rupee depreciated further against the dollar yesterday. If this depreciation intensifies further today, then it may cause some decline in Indian equity markets.

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Source: Dow Jones