After the benchmark Nifty hit 21,000 mark just last week, the Sensex hit its 70,000 milestone in intraday deals today. The benchmark surged 232 points in intra-day deals to its new peak of 70,057.83. This is the 5th session in December when the Sensex has hit its peak.
Bitcoin surpasses $40,000 for the first time since May 2022, fueled by expectations of interest-rate reductions and increased demand from exchange-traded funds.