In the past fortnight, the dollar was strong above 105, supported by Fed Chair Jerome Powell's dovish comments and tensions in the Middle East.

Two important indicators of U.S. economic growth are the ISM reports on manufacturing and services.

The Indian benchmark indices sustained their robust uptrend, consistently hitting new all-time highs over the past fortnight.

Following a tumultuous fortnight, the Indian benchmark indices have stabilised, trading within a narrow range and posting modest gains.

Over the past fortnight, Indian headline indices experienced significant volatility.

Most of the frontline U.S equity indices showed mixed performance over the past fortnight

The US dollar exhibited volatility, ranging between 104.8 and 105.7, reflecting mixed signals regarding the US economy alongside predominantly hawkish remarks from Fed officials.

The past fortnight reflected a subdued trading environment, largely influenced by a light and unsurprising economic calendar.

The Indian benchmark indices, which faced fluctuations during the first half of the last fortnight, were notably dragged down in the second half due to heightened volatility amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, low voter turnout, and uncertainties about the outcome.