US markets were largely steady in intraday trade, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average moving little as oil prices held above $70 per barrel. However, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said there are no plans for talks with the United States at any level in the coming days. Coming to India, the fiscal deficit widened to ₹1.62 lakh crore during April–May FY27, compared with ₹13,200 crore a year earlier. The Finance Ministry said inflation is expected to remain contained in the coming months due to easing global commodity prices and moderating imported inflation.
