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Tesla briefly hits $1 trillion market cap as shares rally to record high

Tesla (TSLA) shares jumped for a fourth straight session on Monday, bringing the industry capitalization for the electric powered-vehicle maker higher than $1 trillion for the very first-time at any time.

The inventory shut increased by 12.7{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} to attain $1,024.86 for every share. Tesla’s calendar year-to-date advance arrived in at practically 45.2{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}, with the stock outperforming in opposition to the S&P 500’s 21.6{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} rise about that identical time period. 

With a $1 trillion market capitalization, Tesla joins an exceptional club of mega-cap engineering companies with a market place price of at minimum that amount. As of Monday, the only U.S.-centered firms with a market place capitalization of at least $1 trillion had been Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Google’s guardian-company Alphabet. Facebook was last a member of the $1 trillion club in late September. 

A bevy of positive news served drive the stock to a contemporary all-time large. Earlier on Monday, vehicle-rental business Hertz declared the business had purchased 100,000 Tesla automobiles, with these set for shipping by the conclude of 2022. Hertz stated it was setting out to “give the major EV rental fleet in North The united states and one particular of the premier in the planet,” and it also purchased new electric-vehicle charging infrastructure for use globally.

A bevy of beneficial news assisted start Tesla’s inventory to an all-time significant. Previously on Monday, Hertz introduced the company experienced purchased 100,000 Tesla cars, set for shipping and delivery by the finish of 2022. Hertz claimed it was location out to “present the largest EV rental fleet in North America and 1 of the major in the planet,” and it also purchased new electric-car charging infrastructure for use globally.

“When Hertz is in the early phases of electrifying its rental car fleet, Tesla acquiring an order of this magnitude highlights the broader EV adoption underway in our viewpoint as section of this oncoming green tidal wave now hitting the U.S.,” wrote Wedbush analyst Dan Ives in a observe Monday early morning. “Even though China and Europe have been ahead of the U.S., it appears demand is accelerating for EVs domestically with Tesla foremost the demand and OEMs together with Lucid Motors, GM, Ford, Faraday Upcoming, and lots of others chasing following this $5 trillion marketplace option above the up coming ten years.”

Individually, Tesla’s Design 3 also catapulted to the major, earning the title of top rated-promoting European car or truck past thirty day period, and turned the initially electric powered automobile to do so on a regular basis in the area, in accordance to a new report from the study firm JATO Dynamics. Tesla’s Model 3 revenue jumped by 58{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} over past 12 months to arrive at practically 25,000 in Europe by itself, exceeding the extra than 18,200 revenue of the Renault Clio, which arrived in at 2nd-ideal selling auto. 

The update also came immediately after Tesla reported document 3rd-quarter deliveries globally previously in Oct, with the enterprise handling to drive by way of popular chip shortages and other supply-chain problems to hand around approximately 241,400 autos in the three months ended in September. These were, in flip, driven once again by the extra cost-effective Design 3 and Model Y cars.  

This all-time superior in deliveries, put together with cost-chopping actions, aided Tesla article a 3rd straight report quarterly profit for its fiscal third quarter. In its earnings report very last 7 days, Tesla also reiterated its former guidance to realize 50{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} regular yearly advancement in motor vehicle deliveries above a multi-year horizon.

The mixture of updates has also driven a quantity of analysts on Wall Road to turn out to be much more bullish on the stock. On Sunday, Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas elevated his price focus on on Tesla inventory to $1,200 from $900, representing a single of the greatest on Wall Road. He also reiterated an Chubby score on the stock. 

In his be aware announcing the update, Jonas observed that Tesla’s third-quarter benefits “were being major for two key good reasons,” with the very first getting “remarkable best-line development inspite of field-large source shortages,” and the second remaining Tesla’s “marketplace-major profitability. 

“Tesla’s 23{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} adjusted EBITDA margin puts it at the really leading of significant quantity OEM margins (i.e. excluding Ferrari),” Jonas mentioned. “Tesla is generating in excess of $10K of EBITDA for each auto globally in just one of the most tricky provide chain environments at any time witnessed by the sector.” 

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Dow posts all-time closing high, Nasdaq dips as Snap shares drop by record

Stocks were mixed on Friday as investors digested new commentary on asset-purchase tapering and inflation from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, amid a slew of fresh earnings reports from major companies. 

The Dow set a record closing high, taking out a previous record close from August 16. The S&P 500 retreated after setting a fresh intraday record high. The reversal to the downside came as Powell said the central bank was “on track to begin a taper of our asset purchases that, if the economy evolves broadly as expected, will be completed by the middle of next year” during a virtual event hosted by the South African Reserve Bank Friday. The central bank had previously telegraphed it believed the economy was nearing the recovery threshold that would warrant the start to tapering of the Fed’s crisis-era asset purchase program. 

Powell also noted he expected elevated inflationary pressures spurred by global supply constraints “are likely to last longer than previously expected, likely well into next year.”

The Nasdaq underperformed following a couple of weaker-than-expected technology earnings. 

Snap (SNAP) shares sank by a record 27{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} after missing third-quarter revenues and offering weak current-quarter guidance, with Apple’s iOS privacy updates denting the social media platform’s advertising business. The miss also catalyzed a drop in shares of peer social media companies including Facebook (FB) and Alphabet (GOOGL). 

Shares of Intel (INTC) also dropped after the company said margins would be under pressure for the next up to three years, in part reflecting challenges from global materials shortages. And Chipotle (CMG) shares fluctuated between small gains and losses despite posting better-than-expected quarterly same-store sales, though the company flagged widespread staffing shortages. 

Despite some of the more recent, mixed earnings results, the S&P 500 and Dow have hovered within striking distance of their all-time highs, boosted by a string of earlier estimates-topping quarterly corporate profits and economic data. Both have served to stave off concerns over a decelerating growth environment after a surge in reopening activity earlier this year. 

New data on Thursday showed weekly jobless claims improved to their lowest level since March 2020 last week, falling more-than-expected as firings, layoffs and other involuntary separations slowed further in the labor market. And existing home sales posted their biggest jump since September 2020 last month, showing still-robust demand for homes even as inventory remained tight and prices crept higher.

And based on quarterly results so far, many companies have shown they managed to grow profits even in the face of rising input and labor costs and supply chain challenges.

“Let’s not forget, we’re coming off of very high margins, so there is room for a little compression there. What we’re seeing in the early earnings releases, which is maybe the reason for equity markets hitting new highs, is that the operating leverage inside of companies right now is so significant,” Gibson Smith, Smith Capital Investors founder, told Yahoo Finance Live on Thursday. “Think of top-line growth in the 18{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} arena, or you see bottom-line growth in the 50, 60, 70{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}. These are all positives for corporate America, and I think will actually be the fuel to launch equity prices to higher levels.”

Investors are hoping for more affirmation on the solid trends seen so far in corporate profits next week, with a more robust set of third-quarter earnings results due for release. The heavily weighted stock index components, from Apple to Amazon and Facebook, are set to report quarterly results throughout next week.

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4:13 p.m. ET: Stocks end mixed, Dow logs record close

Here’s where markets closed out Friday’s session: 

  • S&P 500 (^GSPC): -4.88 (-0.11{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}) to 4,544.90

  • Dow (^DJI): +73.94 (+0.21{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}) to 35,677.02

  • Nasdaq (^IXIC): -125.5 (-0.82{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}) to 15,090.20

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11:37 a.m. ET: American Express shares jump to a record after strong Q3 results, while VF Corp. slides on lingering manufacturing constraints

American Express (AXP) shares hit an intraday all-time high Friday morning after posting third-quarter results that easily topped estimates. 

Revenue of $10.93 billion was up 25{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} over last year, and exceeded the $10.54 billion expected, according to Bloomberg consensus data. Earnings per share of $2.27 were also better than the $1.77 estimate. 

American Express also issued upbeat commentary on the state of the U.S. consumer, suggesting spending among individuals and small businesses was rebounding to pre-virus levels. 

The card company said it saw a “continued rebound in travel and entertainment spending, with restaurant spending notably resilient, growing above pre-pandemic levels.” It also noted consumer and small business spending on goods and services grew 19{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} over the third quarter of 2019, on a currency adjusted basis. New users to premium Platinum and Gold Cards also reached all-time highs

Meanwhile, VF Corp.’s (VFC) posted disappointing quarterly results in a report also issued Friday morning, reflecting the negative impacts from ongoing supply-chain challenges for apparel-makers.

The parent company of brands including The North Face and Vans posted adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $1.11, or four pennies below estimates, for its fiscal second quarter. Revenue came in $3.2 billion, or a 23{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} jump over last year but still a miss compared to the $3.5 billion consensus estimate. 

VF Corp attributed the miss to a resurgence of Covid-19 lockdowns in its key sourcing companies, which generated manufacturing capacity constraints during the quarter.

“Additionally, continued port congestion, equipment availability and other logistics challenges have contributed to increasing product delays,” the company added. “VF is working with its suppliers to minimize disruption and is employing expedited freight as needed.”

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11:13 a.m. ET: U.S. service sector activity expands at a faster-than-expected clip in October, while manufacturing activity decelerates slightly

U.S. service sector activity picked up by a greater-than-expected margin in early October, while ongoing supply chain constraints weighed on goods-producing industries, according to new data from IHS Markit on Friday.

IHS Markit’s U.S. services purchasing managers’ index rose to 58.2 in the preliminary October print, exceeding consensus estimates for a reading of 55.2, according to Bloomberg data. The PMI had come in at 54.9 in September, and the latest October print reflected the strongest growth in three months. Readings above the neutral level of 50.0 indicate expansion in a sector. 

“Driving growth in October was the quickest rise in inflows of new work since July, that was commonly attributed to stronger demand conditions as COVID-19 worries eased during the month,” IHS Markit said in its release. “Concurrently, service providers recorded more intense capacity pressures amid reports that firms were struggling to cope with growing sales due to labour issues and supplier delays.”

The manufacturing sector, however, posted a larger-than-expected dip in its PMI compared to September, largely reflecting the impact of rising input costs and materials and labor shortages. The U.S. manufacturing PMI slipped to 59.2 in early October from 60.7 in September, marking a third straight monthly decline. Consensus economists were looking for a reading of 60.5 in October.

“The slower improvement in conditions reflected a weaker expansion in output and a moderation in order book growth during October,” IHS Markit said in its release. “Factory production rose only modestly, with the pace of increase the slowest since July 2020 as output continued to be hampered by supply chain issues and shortages. October saw a record lengthening of suppliers’ delivery times. Supply issues and sustained sales growth prompted firms to further increase their buying activity and inventories.” 

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9:32 a.m. ET: Stocks open mostly lower amid mixed earnings

Stocks were mixed as markets opened for trading on Friday, but still paced toward weekly gains following a record-setting march higher earlier this week.

The Dow traded higher by just 22 points, or less than 0.1{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}, shortly after the opening bell. Both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 dropped as technology stocks sank following earnings misses from Snap and Intel. U.S. crude oil prices rose more than 1{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} to break back above $83 per barrel, while the 10-year Treasury yield hovered around 1.67{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}. 

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7:21 a.m. ET Friday: Stock futures trade mixed, with Nasdaq under pressure

Here’s where markets were trading ahead of the opening bell: 

  • S&P 500 futures (ES=F): +4.75 points (+0.1{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}), to 4,546.5

  • Dow futures (YM=F): +59 points (+0.17{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}), to 35,539.00

  • Nasdaq futures (NQ=F): -25.75 points (-0.17{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}) to 15,453.00

  • Crude (CL=F): +$0.54 (+0.65{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}) to $83.04 a barrel

  • Gold (GC=F): +$11.50 (+0.65{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}) to $1,793.40 per ounce

  • 10-year Treasury (^TNX): unchanged, yielding 1.674{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}

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6:07 p.m. ET Thursday: Stock futures edge lower

Here’s where markets were trading Thursday evening: 

  • S&P 500 futures (ES=F): -13.25 points (-0.29{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}), to 4,528.50

  • Dow futures (YM=F): -31 points (-0.09{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}), to 35,449.00

  • Nasdaq futures (NQ=F): -93.75 points (-0.61{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}) to 15,385.00

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 30: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on September 30, 2021 in New York City. In afternoon trading the Dow was down over 250 points as investors continue to worry about inflation, wages and supply chain issues. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 30: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on September 30, 2021 in New York City. In afternoon trading the Dow was down over 250 points as investors continue to worry about inflation, wages and supply chain issues. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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Business news live: Sensex soars to a new high

Today’s agenda:

Investment activity in India rebounded in the September ending quarter, but growth was not spread across all sectors or states. Gujarat secured the highest amount of fresh investment commitments among the top 5 states, which included Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Odisha. Manufacturing led the pack among industries, and irrigation and infrastructure lagged.

Coal crisis hit the country’s Aluminium sector as the industry demanded immediate resumption of supplies from Coal India for its survival.

In other developments, the U.S. Federal Reserve released minutes of its September 21-22 meeting, which revealed the Fed plans to scale back its bond buying programme next month. In China, the Evergrande crisis sapped investors appetite for Chinese dollar bond. – John Xavier

Follow our live blog for more on business, economy and markets

4:30 P.M.

China’s coal prices near record high

 China coal prices held near record high after cold-weather prompted power plants to stock up on fuel to ease an energy crunch.

China has been grappling with a widening power crisis due to a shortage of coal, record-high fuel prices and booming post-pandemic demand.  

Soaring energy prices sent producer prices to their highest in at least 25 years in September, rising 10.7{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} from a year earlier, and cold winter weather is likely to worsen the situation.

Beijing has ramped up efforts to contain coal price rises. Some of it includes raising domestic coal output, rationing of power at factories and assuring energy supplies will be secured for the winter heating season.

4:00 P.M.

Sensex soars to a new high

Equity benchmark Sensex rallied 569 points to close at a new high amid positive macro cues and upbeat global markets. The sense rose 0.94{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} to close above 61,000 for the first time at 61,305.95.

The Nifty also surged 0.97{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} to a new lifetime closing high of 18,338.55.

ITC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, followed by HDFC Bank, and PowerGrid while TCS, HCL Tech, and Bajaj Finance were among the laggards.

The Indian market stayed in green due to the upbeat global market and favourable inflation data. 

The wholesale price-based inflation eased to 10.66{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} in September, and retail inflation in September too slowed to a five-month low of 4.4{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} on moderating food prices.

In Asia, Seoul and Tokyo ended with strong gains, while Shanghai was in the red. Stock exchanges in Europe were trading on a positive note in mid-session deals.

3:30 P.M.

Passenger vehicle sales drop  

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India fell 41{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} year-on-year in September as the semiconductor shortage hit production of automobiles.

Passenger vehicle sales last month stood at 1,60,070 units compared with 2,72,027 units in the same month a year ago. 

According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), two-wheeler dispatches to dealers plunged 17{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} to 15,28,472 units, compared to 18,49,546 in September 2020.

While demand for automobiles is picking up, the semiconductor chip shortage has been a major concern for the industry. During the festive season when sales usually peak, customers have to wait for a long time on popular models of some segments. 

3:00 P.M.

Energy crisis could threaten global economic recovery: IEA

The global energy crunch could boost oil demand by half a million barrels per day (bpd), fuelling inflation and slowing the world’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said. 

Oil and natural gas prices have skyrocketed to multi-year highs recently, leading to record power prices across the world. 

“Record coal and gas prices as well as rolling blackouts are prompting the power sector and energy-intensive industries to turn to oil to keep the lights on and operations humming,” the IEA said in its monthly oil report.

Due to an increased demand for oil,  global oil demand next year is now projected to recover to pre-pandemic levels. 

2:15 P.M.

Govt approves proposals for telecom PLI scheme

The Department of Telecom approved 31 proposals of companies including Nokia India, HFCL, and Foxconn requiring an investment of  ₹3,345 crores over the next four and a half years.

The other firms selected for the PLI scheme are HFCL, Flextronics, Coral Telecom, VVDN Technologies, Akashastha Technologies, and GS India.

With the scheme for telecom gear manufacturing, the government aims to encourage the production of equipment worth ₹2.44 lakh crore and create direct and indirect employment for about 40,000 people.

1:30 P.M.

Oracle opens Israel cloud centre to withstand rocket attacks

Oracle opened a public cloud centre in Israel to let firms and Israeli people store their data on local servers rather than relying on other countries. 

The underground data centre, which is the first of two planned public cloud centres in the country is built below one of Jerusalem’s technology parks. 

The nine floors centre, estimated to have cost hundreds of millions of dollars, is designed to work even during the potential terror.  The company claims it can withstand a rocket direct, a missile direct hit or even a car bomb.

1:00 P.M.

WPI inflation eases to 10.66{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} in September

The wholesale price-based inflation eased to 10.66{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} in September on moderating food prices despite a rise in prices of crude petroleum. It stood at 11.38{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} in August.

Inflation in food articles eased for the fifth straight month, recording 4.69{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} in September from 1.29{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} in August, primarily on low vegetable prices. Pulses prices continued to spike at 9.42{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}.

Retail inflation in September eased to a five-month low of 4.35{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} on moderating food prices.

12:30 P.M.

EU rules will raise cybercrime risks: Apple 

Apple said EU’s draft rules that will allow users to install software from outside its App Store would boost cybersecurity risk.

On the contrary, the Coalition for App Fairness, which includes Spotify, Match Group and Epic Games, argued that built-in security measures such as encrypted data and antivirus programmes provide security to devices, and not its App Store. 

The group wants regulators to loosen Apple’s grip on its App Store so they can bypass it to reach Apple’s hundreds of millions of users and also to avoid paying commissions of up to 30{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} for purchases made in the Store.

11:30 A.M.

Rupee rises against US dollar

The Indian rupee rose 12 paise to 75.25 against the US dollar in opening trade on heavy buying in domestic equities and fresh foreign fund inflows. 

At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened strong at 75.27 against the US dollar before gaining further to 75.25, a 12 paise rise against the previous close.

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, slipped 0.03{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} to 94.05.

10:45 A.M.

U.S. Federal Reserve to reduce bond purchases

According to the minutes of the September 21-22 Fed meeting, the U.S. central bank would scale back its bond-buying programme, and conclude its $120 billion asset purchases by the middle of next year. 

Policymakers discussed cutting the Fed’s purchases of Treasuries by $10 billion a month and those of mortgage-backed securities by $5 billion a month. However several participants preferred a faster reduction.

If a decision to begin tapering is agreed upon in the Fed’s next policy meeting scheduled at  November 2-3,  the process could begin by the middle of that month or mid-December.

10:00 A.M.

Infosys, Wipro announce Q2 results

Infosys reported a 12{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} rise in its second-quarter net profit on growth across verticals and geographies, strong revenue contribution from the Daimler deal, and higher adoption of digital transformation.

The net profit of India’s second-largest IT service company stood at ₹5,421 crore as compared with ₹4,845 crore in the same quarter a year ago.

Infosys also raised its annual revenue outlook due to an increased demand for its software services from global businesses. 

Wipro posted a 17{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} jump in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended September 30. The net profit rose to ₹2,930.6 crore as compared with ₹2,484.4 crore in the same period a year ago.

Consolidated revenue of Wipro increased by about 30{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} to ₹9,667.4 crore during the quarter compared to ₹15,114.5 crore it registered in the corresponding quarter of 2020-21.

Wipro said it is in position to hire 25,000 people in the next financial year and is also resuming work back from office in a staggered manner starting with fully vaccinated senior colleagues in India.

9:30 A.M.

Asian markets open | Sensex update

India’s benchmark equity indices opened at fresh record high. At 9:17 IST, the benchmark index rose 388.11 points to 61125.16 and the Nifty surged 117.70 points or 0.65{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} to 18279.50.

Most Asian markets rose as investors anticipated that inflation will push rate hikes around the world.

MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.4{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} while Japan’s Nikkei surged 1{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}. Overnight on Wall Street the S&P 500 rose 0.3{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} and in early Asia trade S&P 500 futures were also up 0.3{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}.

The minutes from last month’s Federal Reserve meeting showed policymakers’ growing concern about inflation and a general agreement to start tapering asset purchases soon.

 

—-  Edited by John Xavier

 

(With inputs from Reuters, PTI and other news agencies.)