Americans vote today on all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and 36 governorships. Here is what is at stake, how history says midterms play out, and what the result could mean for India’s markets.
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Americans vote today on all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and 36 governorships. Here is what is at stake, how history says midterms play out, and what the result could mean for India’s markets.
Microsoft raised $25 billion through a 10-tranche bond sale, its first since 2017, drawing about $115 billion in orders as it funds AI infrastructure. Here is a look at the deal, the credit rating and its separate voluntary exit programme.
International crude oil prices declined sharply on November 2, 2026, with Brent falling 3.7% to $109.23 per barrel and WTI dropping 3.8% to $100.14. On MCX, November crude futures traded around ₹9,593 per barrel, down 3.5%. Hopes of diplomatic progress between the US and Iran and a possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz weighed on prices, although supply disruptions and inventory concerns continue to pose risks.
Alphabet shares fell 10.2% in premarket trading, raising concerns over AI spending, cash burn and weaker search advertising. Microsoft shares rose 3.6%, while Nasdaq futures declined 1.5%. Indian markets rallied, with the Sensex gaining 905 points and the Nifty rising 238 points as investors awaited key US inflation data.
South Korea’s KOSPI plunged 7.57%, while Taiwan’s market saw reported record foreign outflows of NT$302.5 billion. Semiconductor losses and US inflation concerns fuelled the Asian market sell-off.
The US Federal Reserve raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%, its first hike in more than three years, and signalled the possibility of another increase in 2026. Indian markets remained relatively resilient, but crude oil, FPI selling, rupee weakness and global bond yields remain key factors for investors.
Indian benchmark indices extended their winning streak to six sessions on November 5, 2026, with the Sensex surging 1,609.54 points (2.08%) to 78,910.94 and the Nifty50 rising 417.45 points (1.74%) to 24,378.05. The rally added over ₹6.9 lakh crore to investor wealth, supported by falling crude oil prices, positive sentiment following US midterm results, sustained FII buying, rupee appreciation and broad-based market gains. Private Banks, Realty, IT and Auto stocks led sectoral advances, while Bajaj Finance, Maruti, IndiGo and Asian Paints were among the top Sensex gainers.
Indian benchmark indices extended their winning streak for a fifth consecutive session on November 4, 2026, with Sensex rising 383.55 points (0.50%) to 77,301.40 and Nifty advancing 149.75 points (0.63%) to 23,960.60. Late-session buying, continued FII inflows, softer crude oil prices and positive global cues supported the rally. Nifty Media, Realty and Metal led sectoral gains, while Bharat Electronics, Adani Enterprises and Titan emerged among the notable gainers. However, IT stocks remained under pressure, with TCS, HCLTech and Infosys among the top losers.
Indian benchmark indices extended their gains for the second consecutive session on November 3, 2026. Sensex rallied 1,225.07 points (1.62%) to close at 76,917.85, while Nifty advanced 370.05 points (1.58%) to 23,810.85. FMCG, Realty and Private Bank stocks led the rally, with Nestle India, Tata Consumer Products and Asian Paints among the top gainers. Easing crude oil prices, continued FII buying and improved global sentiment supported the market, while PSU Banks, Metals and Energy stocks ended lower.
Indian stock markets ended sharply higher on November 2, 2026, with Sensex rising 1.66% to 75,692.78 and Nifty gaining 1.68% to 23,440.80. Reliance Industries surged 11.60% following record Q2 FY27 earnings, while Energy, Infrastructure and Metal stocks led sectoral gains. Softer crude oil prices, foreign fund inflows and positive global cues further supported market sentiment.
Indian benchmark indices extended their winning streak to six sessions on November 5, 2026, with the Sensex surging 1,609.54 points (2.08%) to 78,910.94 and the Nifty50 rising 417.45 points (1.74%) to 24,378.05. The rally added over ₹6.9 lakh crore to investor wealth, supported by falling crude oil prices, positive sentiment following US midterm results, sustained FII buying, rupee appreciation and broad-based market gains. Private Banks, Realty, IT and Auto stocks led sectoral advances, while Bajaj Finance, Maruti, IndiGo and Asian Paints were among the top Sensex gainers.
Indian benchmark indices extended their winning streak for a fifth consecutive session on November 4, 2026, with Sensex rising 383.55 points (0.50%) to 77,301.40 and Nifty advancing 149.75 points (0.63%) to 23,960.60. Late-session buying, continued FII inflows, softer crude oil prices and positive global cues supported the rally. Nifty Media, Realty and Metal led sectoral gains, while Bharat Electronics, Adani Enterprises and Titan emerged among the notable gainers. However, IT stocks remained under pressure, with TCS, HCLTech and Infosys among the top losers.
Indian benchmark indices extended their gains for the second consecutive session on November 3, 2026. Sensex rallied 1,225.07 points (1.62%) to close at 76,917.85, while Nifty advanced 370.05 points (1.58%) to 23,810.85. FMCG, Realty and Private Bank stocks led the rally, with Nestle India, Tata Consumer Products and Asian Paints among the top gainers. Easing crude oil prices, continued FII buying and improved global sentiment supported the market, while PSU Banks, Metals and Energy stocks ended lower.
Indian stock markets ended sharply higher on November 2, 2026, with Sensex rising 1.66% to 75,692.78 and Nifty gaining 1.68% to 23,440.80. Reliance Industries surged 11.60% following record Q2 FY27 earnings, while Energy, Infrastructure and Metal stocks led sectoral gains. Softer crude oil prices, foreign fund inflows and positive global cues further supported market sentiment.
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