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Wall Street saw a quiet end to the week as investors awaited U.S.-China trade discussions. Donald Trump suggested tariff adjustments before the meeting in Switzerland. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq experienced slight weekly declines. Energy sector showed gains, while healthcare faced losses. Federal Reserve officials highlighted economic risks from tariffs. Expedia shares dropped after revenue miss.

Global stocks showed strength, nearing six-week highs. This followed a US-UK trade agreement, boosting hopes for tariff talks. India offered tariff cuts to the US, seeking exemptions. Germany s Dax hit a record high. The US-UK deal is seen as a positive sign for trade relations. Investors shifted from bonds to stocks. Bitcoin reached its highest level since January.

European stock markets saw gains. Germany s DAX reached a record high. Investors felt relieved by signs of a possible ease in the global trade war. U.S. and China are expected to discuss trade. BP shares increased following takeover speculation. Energy and resources sectors performed well. Commerzbank and Mediobanca also saw gains. Bavarian Nordic shares jumped after strong revenue results.

Gold prices surged over 1% on Friday, buoyed by a weaker dollar and market anticipation surrounding U.S.-China trade talks. Spot gold reached $3,340.29 an ounce, marking a 3.1% weekly gain and a 27% rise year-to-date. Trump s tariff comments and geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan further fueled gold s appeal as a safe-haven asset, despite potential consolidation ahead.

The dollar is poised for a weekly gain against major currencies amid optimism surrounding potential U.S.-China trade talks, fueled by a recent U.S.-UK trade agreement. While the Federal Reserve held rates steady, the Bank of England cut them. Bitcoin s resurgence above $100,000 signals a renewed appetite for risk.

Oil prices surged nearly 2% on Friday, marking their first weekly gain since mid-April, fueled by optimism surrounding a U.S.-UK trade agreement and upcoming U.S.-China talks. Brent crude settled at $63.91 a barrel, while WTI reached $61.02, both benchmarks up over 4% week-over-week.

India’s oil and gas sector sees strength in marketing and city gas distribution due to stable margins and volume growth, while refining struggles with overcapacity and weak global demand.

After two decades, domestic investors hold more NSE-listed stocks than foreign investors, but FIIs have recently returned as net buyers. Historical data suggests sustained FII buying often precedes market uptrends. Factors like RBI liquidity measures, falling crude oil prices, a stronger rupee, and easing trade tensions are drawing FIIs back to Indian equities, potentially driving the Nifty 50 higher.

WhiteOak Capital AMC’s Trupti Agrawal highlights selective, bottom-up investing in BFSI and consumer discretionary sectors, focusing on governance, scalability, and premiumisation amid macro shifts and valuation concerns. A 360-degree stock evaluation remains central to their strategy.

NRIs are increasingly aligning investments with India’s growth, drawn by economic resilience, reforms, and emotional ties. Tax-friendly hubs like Dubai and Singapore amplify returns, while new tools like GIFT City and fractional real estate expand options.