Market Reactions to Trump's Presidency - Global financial markets have experienced significant volatility and uncertainty since Donald Trump's election, with stocks, gold, and cryptocurrencies reaching record highs [1] - The U.S. dollar initially surged post-election due to expectations of increased spending but has since lost 4% in value [4] - Trump's tariffs and geopolitical tensions have led to a rise in alternative investments, with Bitcoin hitting a record high of $125,835.92 and gold reaching $4,381 per ounce [5] Stock Market Performance - Stock markets globally have achieved record highs, driven by enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and expectations of lower global interest rates [7] - The MSCI World Index experienced a 10% drop following Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcement but has since rebounded, gaining over 20% since Election Day [7] - The S&P 500 has increased by 17% since last November, influenced by AI trends, while European defense stocks have surged due to increased government spending on security amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts [8]

Market Overview - Markets opened cautiously with benchmark indices trading nearly flat as investors assessed mixed global signals and awaited domestic triggers [1][2] - The BSE Sensex opened at ₹83,835.10 and was trading at ₹83,959.99, up 21.28 points or 0.03% [1] - The Nifty 50 opened at ₹25,696.85 and was trading at ₹25,748.80, up 26.70 points or 0.10% [1] Sector Performance - Renewed buying interest in PSU banks and realty stocks provided early support, indicating selective optimism among investors [2] - The PSU Bank index was the top performer last week, rallying 4.66%, while the Capital Market index was the biggest loser, shedding 1.83% [7] Stock Movements - Top gainers on the Nifty 50 included Shriram Finance, which surged 5.19% to ₹787.75, and Mahindra & Mahindra, which gained 1.91% to ₹3,553.70 [3] - On the losing side, Maruti Suzuki led the decliners, falling 2.77% to ₹15,737.00, followed by Titan Company, which dropped 1.17% to ₹3,703.00 [4] Technical Analysis - The Nifty 50 is holding firm above the support level of 25,660, with resistance levels at 25,870–25,960–26,050 [5] - The Bank Nifty faced resistance near ₹58,500, with support at ₹57,500 acting as a solid base [6] Institutional Activity - Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued their selling streak, offloading equities worth ₹6,769 crore on October 31, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased equities worth over ₹7,000 crore [8] - The strategy of FIIs selling on rallies and reallocating to better-performing markets is expected to continue [9] Commodity Market - In commodities, gold had support at ₹1,20,870-₹1,20,480 and resistance at ₹1,21,890-₹1,22,300, while silver had support at ₹1,47,450-₹1,46,750 and resistance at ₹1,49,340-₹1,50,280 [10]

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The U.S. stock market concluded October 2025 with a robust performance on Friday, October 31st, largely propelled by strong earnings reports from major technology companies. All three major indexes posted solid gains for the day, capping off a generally positive week and month for investors. The enthusiasm surrounding better-than-expected results from tech giants like Amazon and Apple helped to reverse some of the selling pressure observed earlier in the week, which was influenced by mixed earnings from oth ...

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Markel Group (NYSE:MKL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 30, 2025 09:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsSimon Wilson - CEOAndrew Andersen - Equity Research VPAndrew Kligerman - Managing DirectorTom Gayner - CEODrew Estes - Portfolio ManagerBrian Costanzo - CFOConference Call ParticipantsMark Hughes - AnalystTom GaynerWelcome and thank you for joining us for today's call. I'm delighted to be joined by my colleagues Brian Costanzo, our CFO, and Simon Wilson, our CEO of Markel Insurance. We're also joined by Mike Heato ...