GIFT Nifty futures up 40 points; markets likely to open higher amid positive global cues
Markets are likely to see a positive start as GIFT Nifty gains 40 points. Global cues are positive with Asian shares climbing. FII selling and key economic data to guide sentiment today.
Markets are expected to start Thursday’s session on a positive note, with GIFT Nifty trading 40 points higher at 23,306, signalling a firm opening for domestic equities. However, cautious optimism prevails as traders navigate global economic signals and persistent foreign investor outflows.
State of the markets
GIFT Nifty signals positive start
GIFT Nifty gained 40 points or 0.18 per cent, pointing to early strength in Dalal Street. This comes amid a second consecutive day of gains for the Nifty in the previous session.
Tech view
The daily chart suggests a negative pattern of lower tops and bottoms, indicating potential market resistance. Analysts predict the current bounce may lead to the formation of another lower top in the short term.
India VIX
The India VIX, a measure of market volatility, dropped by 3.3 per cent to 15.47, reflecting reduced fear among market participants.
Global markets
Asian shares climb
Asian equities rose, tracking Wall Street’s overnight rally. Japan’s Topix gained 0.8 per cent, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 advanced 0.3 per cent, while Euro Stoxx 50 futures climbed 0.3 per cent.
US markets mixed
US markets saw a strong rally, with all three major indexes posting their largest daily gains in two months. Lower-than-expected core inflation and robust earnings reports fueled optimism.
Other key factors
Dollar rally pauses
The US dollar saw a slight pullback as traders awaited inflation data, which could influence Federal Reserve rate decisions.
Gold prices subdued
Gold held steady as investors remained cautious ahead of inflation data that may signal the Fed’s policy direction.
F&O ban list
Stocks in the F&O ban today include Angel One, RBL Bank, Hindustan Copper, LT Finance, Bandhan Bank, and Aarti Industries.
FII/DII activity
Foreign investors were net sellers, pulling out Rs 8,132 crore on Tuesday, while domestic institutional investors purchased shares worth Rs 7,901 crore.
Rupee rebounds
The rupee ended 8 paise higher at 86.62 against the US dollar, recovering from its record low.
With mixed global cues and continued FII selling, markets are poised for a cautious yet optimistic session.
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