Global markets recover after initial volatility, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite holding gains in Thursday trade. Oil prices surge sharply as WTI Crude hits $111 and Brent Crude crosses $109 amid rising geopolitical tensions. Iran–Oman talks on the Strait of Hormuz remain in focus, while OPEC+ plans to increase output by 206,000 bpd in May. Strong US labour data supports sentiment, with nonfarm payrolls rising by 178,000. Asian markets including Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan remain shut for holidays. Back home, Nifty 50 trades in a range with last week’s low at 22182 and high at 22941, while bank stocks are likely to be in focus ahead of Q4 updates. Catch Vishnu Kant Upadhyay, Ashish Chaturmohta, Harsha Upadhyaya, and Preeti RS, sharing key market insights in today's opening bell.
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