India, April 17 -- Hopes of positive trade talks between the U.S. and its trade partners supported global market sentiment. Hawkish comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday and anxiety ahead of key earning updates however weighed on sentiment.
The European Central Bank is widely expected to slash rates by 25 basis points.Wall Street Futures are directionless. European benchmarks are trading in the red ahead of the ECB decision. Asian bourses finished trading on a positive note.
The six-currency Dollar Index edged up. Bond yields hardened across regions. Crude oil prices rallied amidst fresh sanctions on Iran. Gold retreated after touching a fresh all-time high. Cryptocurrencies rallied. Here is a snapshot of the major world mark...