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.