Sensex and Nifty Surge as Investors Await May Inflation Data and Fed’s Monetary Policy Decision

Indian stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty, opened on a positive trajectory today as investors eagerly awaited the release of May’s retail inflation data and monitored the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision. The S&P BSE Sensex registered a rise of 0.19% at 9:16 am, reaching 62,741.42, while the NSE Nifty 50 climbed 0.18% to 18,597.08. The broader markets also showcased positive momentum, further reinforcing investor confidence.
Explainer: Indonesia’s stop-start controls on palm oil exports

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has agreed to allow palm oil exports to resume after a three-week ban, though it is unclear how rapidly shipments will resume given accompanying rules aimed at securing domestic supply.