Markets began Tuesday, 2 September 2025, with a positive tone in Asia and India, supported by gains in technology and energy shares. Oil prices edged higher amid renewed supply risks, while European investors focused on inflation stability and corporate developments.
India: indices start strong
India’s major benchmarks opened in positive territory. The Nifty50 gained 58 points, or 0.24%, to reach 24,683.50, while the BSE Sensex advanced 206 points, or 0.26%, to 80,570.67. Large-cap companies led the early momentum, reflecting continued optimism over earnings growth despite external pressures. The performance reinforced the sense that domestic fundamentals remain robust, even as global markets face volatility.
Asia: technology recovery and oil support sentiment
Across Asia, equities benefited from renewed strength in technology and artificial intelligence sectors. Investors returned to growth stocks, providing an uplift to regional indices. Oil prices also moved higher, following reports of new strikes on Russian refineries that raised fresh concerns about supply disruption. The combination of a tech-led rebound and energy market volatility created a cautiously positive backdrop for the day’s trading.
Europe: inflation steady, Nestlé under pressure
In Europe, preliminary figures from Germany, France, Italy and Spain suggested that euro-zone inflation in August will remain close to 2.0%, in line with the European Central Bank’s target. This stability is expected to give policymakers room to hold their current course. At the corporate level, Nestlé came under scrutiny after the dismissal of chief executive Laurent Freixe for failing to disclose a personal relationship with a subordinate. The decision deepened concerns over governance, with shares in the food group already down more than 17% over the past year.
Global outlook: awaiting US jobs data
Attention now shifts to the United States, where the upcoming employment report will provide a crucial test for investor sentiment. The figures are likely to determine whether expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September are justified. While India and Asia set an early tone of optimism, global markets remain sensitive to macroeconomic indicators and geopolitical risks that could quickly alter the outlook.
REFH – Newshub, 2 September 2025
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