Asian shares eased on Wednesday due to weakness in China. Investors are preparing for a tightly contested U.S. election, which could have significant effects on the world’s second-largest economy, even as Beijing tries to boost growth.
The MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.2% in early trading, tracking declines in Chinese markets.
In the United States, stock markets ended mixed on Tuesday. The Nasdaq reached a record closing high as investors digested various corporate earnings and awaited results from Alphabet Inc.
Current Market Highlights:
- The BSE Sensex is trading 190 points lower.
- The NSE Nifty is down by 66 points, trading below the 24,400 mark.
Top Gainers Today:
- Maruti Suzuki
- Bajaj Auto
- Tata Motors
Top Losers Today:
- Cipla
- Sun Pharma
- Titan
For a comprehensive overview of key players in the financial sector, check out the list of Fin Nifty Companies.
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Broader Market Trends:
- The BSE Midcap index is trading 0.3% lower.
- The BSE Smallcap index is trading 0.7% higher.
- Broader markets are showing mixed trends today.
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