Market Alert: US Trade Talks, Iran Tariffs, and Tech Earnings to Drive Today's Trading

• US trade deal talks are the main trigger for Indian markets, with GIFT Nifty and Asian markets showing an uptrend.
• US imposed a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran, causing crude oil prices to surge past $64 and gold/silver to hit new peaks.
• TCS reported subdued Q3 results with 0.8% constant currency revenue growth and a 25% dividend decrease; HCLTECH delivered excellent Q3 results with 4.1% revenue growth and 1.5% margin jump.
• Retail inflation rose to 1.33% in December from 0.71%, driven by increases in core inflation, vegetables, and pulses.
• US markets (S&P 500, Dow) closed at record highs; Asian markets are trading with gains, including Nikkei up 3.35%.

Why It Matters: Global trade, tech earnings, and inflation data are key factors influencing today's volatile market.