India, July 20 -- Crude oil prices declined and sentiment in global markets improved amidst renewed focus on diplomacy to end the U.S.-Iran conflict. Markets cheered reports of openness to negotiations expressed by both sides.
Wall Street Futures are trading in positive territory amidst anticipation surrounding the corporate earnings updates. Major benchmarks in Europe are trading mostly in the green. Earlier in the day, Asian markets had finished trading on a mixed note.
Dollar Index is trading on a flat note. Bond yields are trading in a mixed pattern. Crude oil prices have declined close to 2 percent. Gold has rallied around half a percent. Cryptocurrencies are trading on a positive note.
Here is a snapshot of the major world markets ...