Evening Update & Global News

Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES*

Vande Mataram

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

 

 

*INDIAN DATA*

*Closing Bell:*

* Sensex: 75318.39 (+117.54)

* Nifty 50: 23659.00 (+41.00)

* Nifty bank: 53562.20 (+153.05)

* BSE Bankex: 60,339.97 (+168.13)

 

*INVESTOR'S MOOD*

20-05-2026: Prov Cash fig. in crs: 

FIIs: -1597.35

DIIs: +1968.35

 

20-05-2026: FIIs F&O fig. in crs: 

Indxfu -964.96

Indxop -10135.37

Stkfut -930.06

Stkopt -318.93

# Net F&O Position 

-12349.32

 

Securities in F&O Ban for 21-05-2026:

KAYNES

SAIL

 

10 Yr Bond Yield *7.07*

 

NIFTY 50 P/E. *20.41*

NIFTY 50 P/B. *3.24*

NIFTY 50 Div Yield *1.32* 

    

BANK NIFTY 50 P/B *1.83*

BANK NIFTY 50 P/E *13.52*                                                                         

 

S&P BSE Sensex P/E. *20.33*

S&P BSE Sensex P/B. *4.04*

S&P BSE Sensex Div Yield *1.23*

 

*WORLD ECONOMY*

*Belgium*

* Belgium consumer confidence hits a 13-month low.

 

*China*

* China’s youth unemployment eases in April.

* China confirms an order for 200 Boeing aircraft, calling aviation a key area for U.S. cooperation.

* Alibaba says its new AI chip is three times more powerful as China accelerates domestic alternatives.

* U.S. indicts four Chinese container manufacturers over alleged pandemic-era price-fixing cartel.

 

*Czechia*

* Czechia producer prices rebound in April.

 

*Estonia*

* Estonia producer prices rise in April.

 

*Eurozone*

* Eurozone core inflation confirmed at 2.2%.

* Eurozone inflation confirmed at the highest level since 2023.

 

*European Union*

* EU clears a major hurdle to finalize a U.S. trade pact and avoid potential Trump tariff hikes.

* European stocks rise as investors monitor UK inflation and elevated bond yields.

 

*Germany*

* German producer inflation hits nearly a 3-year high.

 

*Hungary*

* Hungary gross wage growth falls to a 3-month low.

 

*Iceland*

* Central Bank of Iceland raises key rate to 7.75%.

 

*India*

* India infrastructure output expands further.

* India 10-year bond yield rises on higher US Treasury yields.

 

*Indonesia*

* Bank Indonesia delivers first rate hike since 2024.

* Indonesia loan growth strongest in 14 months.

 

*Iran*

* Iran threatens to extend the conflict “beyond the region” if the U.S. and Israel resume attacks.

 

*Italy*

* Italy construction output falls in March.

 

*Jordan*

* Jordan industrial output rebounds in March.

 

*Luxembourg*

* Luxembourg unemployment rate unchanged at 6.3%.

 

*Malaysia*

* Malaysia trade surplus largest in nearly three years.

 

*Nigeria*

* Nigeria keeps monetary policy unchanged.

 

*Russia*

* Putin-Xi talks revive the stalled Russian gas pipeline project as Iran conflict concerns shake energy markets.

 

*South Africa*

* South Africa retail trade rises more than expected.

* South Africa 10-year bond yield remains elevated.

* South Africa inflation rate hits over a 1½-year high.

 

*Taiwan*

* Taiwan current account surplus more than doubles.

* Taiwan export orders growth remains strong.

 

*United Kingdom*

* UK gilt yields fall as inflation slows.

* UK producer inflation beats forecasts.

* UK core inflation falls to the lowest level in nearly five years.

* UK inflation rate falls to the lowest level in a year.

* UK inflation eases to 2.8% in April, though analysts expect the slowdown to be temporary.

 

*United States*

* Mortgage rates in the US continue to rise: MBA.

* Global stocks remain under pressure amid correction fears despite record-setting rallies.

* Oil prices slump after Trump’s comments, though analysts continue warning about supply tightness.

* Fintech firm Mercury reaches a $5.2 billion valuation after a fresh funding round, up 49% in 14 months.

 

*Global / Geopolitical*

* Over 47,000 Samsung Electronics workers prepare to strike after wage talks collapse, pressuring shares.

 

 

*Jai Hind*

*Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai*

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