Global markets are rising as optimism builds over a potential end to the long U.S. government shutdown 🇺🇸💼.
- Asia: MSCI Asia-Pacific Index up ~0.5%, Japan’s Nikkei +0.6%.
- U.S. Futures: S&P 500 & Nasdaq 100 showing positive signs for the U.S. open.
- Caution: Investors await formal approval from both Senate and House 🏛️.
💡 Why it matters: A U.S. deal boosts global sentiment and could attract more foreign inflows into Indian equities.
🇮🇳 Indian Markets: Flat to Mildly Positive Start Seen
GIFT Nifty suggests a steady open around 25,620 levels 📊.
- Support: 25,300 🛑
- Resistance: 26,000 🚀
- Analysts see short-term consolidation after last week’s ~0.9% drop in indices.
💬 Key insight: Holding 25,300 could pave the way toward 25,650-26,000. A break below may test 25,000 ⚠️.
🏦 Big Domestic Headlines
- Market cap of 7 out of top 10 Indian firms fell by ₹88,600 crore 😕 — Airtel & TCS hit hardest.
- ANMI urges SEBI to license training academies for F&O traders 🎓, as over 90% retail traders face losses.
- Groww IPO sparks excitement in India’s fintech space 💸 — new deals brewing in wealth-tech startups.
🛢️ Other Key Factors to Watch
- Oil prices rise on optimism over U.S. reopening 🔺🛢️.
- Foreign flows remain cautious — FIIs holding back could limit upside 💰.
- Corporate earnings & IPOs (like Groww) continue to drive sentiment 💹.
- Global risk factors: Tech valuations, bond yields, and trade tensions could cause volatility 🌪️.
🔍 Market Outlook for Today
📊 Expect a flat or slightly positive start for Nifty and Sensex.
📈 Range: 25,300 – 26,000 likely to dominate trade.
💡 Focus on quality sectors (banks, autos, infra) and avoid high-risk speculative bets until global cues stabilize.
