Indian Stock Market Today: 7 Key Cues for Sensex and Nifty Opening
Indian Stock Market Today: Gift Nifty was trading near the 24,942 mark, about 25 points lower than Nifty futures’ previous close. This suggests a weak start for domestic indices as traders weigh global market movements.
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Sensex and Nifty Outlook
After snapping an eight-day losing streak on Wednesday, Sensex and Nifty 50 are likely to open flat today. On Wednesday, Sensex gained 715.69 points to close at 80,983.31, while Nifty 50 rose 225.20 points to settle at 24,836.30. Analysts expect festive demand, monsoon impact, and RBI’s accommodative stance to keep momentum steady.
Asian Markets Rise
Asian equities mostly traded higher, following Wall Street’s overnight gains. Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 1.36% and Topix gained 0.35%. However, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng futures pointed to a softer start, while China and South Korea remained closed for holidays.
Wall Street Hits Record
US stock indices ended Thursday at record highs, led by tech stocks. Dow Jones closed at 46,519.72, up 0.17%, while S&P 500 gained slightly to 6,715.35. Nasdaq surged 0.39% to 22,844.05. Tech leaders like Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and Apple rallied, though Tesla shares tumbled 5.11%.
US Government Shutdown
Political uncertainty continues as the US government shutdown enters day two. President Donald Trump hinted at workforce cuts to pressure Democrats, creating additional headwinds for investor sentiment globally.
Tesla Sales Surprise
Tesla surprised markets with record quarterly vehicle deliveries, posting 497,099 sales worldwide—up 7.4% year-on-year. This came as US consumers rushed to buy electric cars before federal tax credits expired.
Gold and Oil Moves
Gold prices slipped after a strong rally, with spot gold falling 0.2% to $3,856.58 an ounce. Crude oil edged higher, with Brent at $64.40 a barrel and WTI at $60.76, but both benchmarks remain on track for their steepest weekly drop since June.
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