Microsoft shares are nearing record highs as AI boosts Azure and enterprise growth. Six consecutive earnings beats and a strong backlog support optimism, while heavy AI spending and declining free cash flow remain key concerns ahead of the October 28 earnings report.
The EIA raised its oil price forecasts, citing tight global inventories, limited diesel supplies and ongoing Middle East supply risks. Brent crude is expected to average $105 per barrel in Q4 2026 and $84 in 2027. Recovering Gulf exports and record U.S. production may ease supply pressures next year, though geopolitical risks remain.
Slower inflows into U.S. money-market funds are weakening demand for Treasury bills, pushing bill yields above short-term rate benchmarks. Heavier Treasury issuance and rate uncertainty could add pressure, though funding markets remain orderly.
Japanese government bond yields declined on Wednesday, tracking softer global yields despite Bank of Japan policymaker Ayano Sato supporting further rate hikes. The 10-year JGB yield fell to 3.085%, while the 30-year yield dropped to 4.205%. Investors remained divided over how tighter BOJ policy could influence longer-term bond yields and market expectations.
Tata Consultancy Services is scheduled to release its second-quarter results on October 8, with analysts predicting a year-on-year revenue growth of roughly 13%. However, the sequential growth might be modest at around 0.5%-0.6%. Investors will also be looking for updates on new contracts and collaborations with firms like Porsche and BSNL, as market sentiment stays cautious amid ongoing IT sector challenges.
Amid the backdrop of escalating US Treasury yields and surging oil prices, Indian government bond traders are revamping their strategies. The Reserve Bank of India is poised to announce a key policy decision that may affect liquidity and inflation, with a 25-basis-point interest rate hike anticipated. Market sentiment remains cautiously tense as everyone awaits clarity on how this will shape the financial landscape.
Six Nifty500 stocks that gained over 6% featured in StockEdge’s RSI Trending Up scan on October 6, signalling strengthening momentum as their RSI values crossed above 50 from below.
The RBI’s policy decision will keep banks, NBFCs, realty and auto stocks in focus, with the central bank widely expected to raise the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50%. Markets will track its inflation outlook and future rate guidance, especially as elevated crude prices pose risks to inflation and the current account deficit.
Kalyan Jewellers reported over 26% consolidated revenue growth in Q2 FY27, supported by strong Indian operations and approximately 20% same-store sales growth. International revenue rose 18%, while its lifestyle brand Candere grew 64%. The company expanded its showroom network, reduced non-GML debt to zero and expressed optimism about the festive and wedding season.
Brent futures gained 93 cents, or 0.92%, to $101.51, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 90 cents, or 1.01%, to $90.30 a barrel.
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