US equities extended gains and oil prices fell further after President Donald Trump made comments that reinforced optimism around a potential end to the six-week Middle East conflict. The dual move, stocks up, crude down, reflects the classic risk-on, geopolitical-premium-unwind pattern that traders execute when war-risk assumptions are revised lower. Oil had already been pricing in a conflict premium; any credible path to resolution erodes that premium quickly. The immediate market read is that a ceasefire or diplomatic progress would ease supply-disruption fears in a region critical to global energy flows. Equity markets, meanwhile, benefit from lower energy input costs and reduced macro uncertainty. What to watch: whether Trump's comments are followed by formal diplomatic steps or verified progress on the ground, as markets will reprice sharply in either direction if the signal proves premature or solidifies into a concrete agreement.
The Indian government has launched an OFS to sell up to 6.5% of its LIC stake, opening for non-retail investors on August 4, 2026, at a floor price of Rs 382 per share, about 11% below Monday's close. The discounted offering is likely to pressure LIC shares in the near term as supply increases sharply.
More than a dozen major Indian companies including Bharti Airtel, ONGC, Pidilite, Nykaa, DLF, and Ather Energy report April-June 2026 earnings on August 4. Results span telecom, energy, consumer goods, real estate, and EV sectors, giving markets a broad read on corporate health mid-earnings season.
Amazon shares hit a new all-time high Monday, pushing its market cap above $3 trillion following a sustained post-earnings rally. The milestone places Amazon among the very few companies globally to reach this valuation, with investor focus on AWS and advertising growth driving the move.
Sensex Gains 500 Points as Oil Falls on Iran Talks
The Sensex rose around 500 points and the Nifty crossed 24,500 on Monday after Donald Trump announced talks with Iran, pushing oil prices lower. IndiGo, ITC, FMCG, and metals led the gains as cheaper crude eased cost and inflation concerns.