Global Market Updates | 24 Oct 2025

• US Markets: S&P +0.58%, Nasdaq +0.89% — tech-led rally on strong earnings momentum • Earnings Buzz: Intel spiked +7% in after-hours post earnings beat — semiconductors leading tech rebound • Key Geopolitical Cue: Trump–Xi scheduled for talks next Thursday — global risk tone slightly improving • GIFT Nifty: up +73 pts at 26,033 — indicating positive start despite rising yields • US 10-Year Yield: up 5 bps to 4.00% — mild pressure but not disruptive • Brent Crude: sharply higher +5% at $65.8 — energy inflation risk creeping back • Dollar Index: steady around 99 — no major forex stress • Macro Event Today: US Sept CPI — est 3.1% vs 2.9% (Aug) → hotter print could revive rate hike fears