The major indexes remain at or near record highs while navigating a plethora of catalysts, including earnings, economic data, tariffs, and Trump-Powell drama.

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Indian stock market benchmarks—the Sensex and the Nifty 50—have been in a downtrend for three consecutive weeks now, with the Nifty 50 slipping below the key support level of 25,000.

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