First Tick: Global Market Cues Shape Today’s Trade Outlook

Markets Look for Direction After Sharp Sell-Off​

Indian equity markets are set to open with caution today as investors assess a mix of global signals following a sharp decline in the previous session. Early trends from GIFT Nifty indicate a flat to mildly positive start, even as concerns around global trade tensions, currency movements, and commodity prices continue to influence sentiment.

Foreign Investors Remain Sellers, Domestic Flows Offer Support​

Foreign institutional investors continued to pare their equity exposure, offloading shares worth around Rs 2,938 crore in the latest session. In contrast, domestic institutional investors provided stability by buying equities worth approximately Rs 3,665 crore, highlighting continued local participation amid sustained foreign outflows.

Benchmark Indices End Previous Session Deep in the Red​

Dalal Street witnessed broad-based selling pressure, pushing benchmark indices sharply lower. The Sensex declined 1,065.78 points, or 1.28 percent, to close at 82,180.47, while the Nifty fell 353 points, or 1.38 percent, to settle at 25,232.50. Intraday, the Nifty slipped below the 25,200 level as weak global cues, a falling rupee, mixed quarterly earnings, and continued selling by foreign investors weighed on market sentiment.

GIFT Nifty Signals Flat to Positive Opening​

GIFT Nifty was trading higher around the 25,294 mark in early trade, suggesting a flat to slightly positive opening for domestic markets. The early indication points to some stabilisation after the steep decline seen in the previous session.

Asian Markets Track Global Weakness​

Asian equities traded lower as investors reacted to weakness in US markets. Sentiment across the region remained subdued amid rising concerns over global trade developments and volatility in bond markets, which continued to unsettle risk appetite.

Wall Street Records Steepest Fall in Three Months​

US equities ended the previous session with their biggest one-day decline in nearly three months. All three major indices closed sharply lower as fresh trade-related concerns triggered a broad sell-off. Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite slipped below their key moving averages, reflecting heightened market volatility and risk aversion.

Bond Yields Rise Amid Global Uncertainty​

US bond yields moved higher as global bond markets saw selling pressure. Long-term yields edged up as escalating trade tensions and uncertainty over global economic conditions reduced demand for safer assets.

Dollar Weakens, Asian Currencies Gain Ground​

The dollar index declined, while Asian currencies traded mostly higher in early trade. The Thai baht led gains, followed by the Philippine peso, South Korean won, and Japanese yen, indicating shifting currency dynamics amid global uncertainty.

Crude Oil Slips as Gold Hits Record High​

Crude oil prices edged lower as geopolitical tensions and expectations of higher US inventories weighed on prices. In contrast, gold rose to a record high, with silver trading near an all-time peak, supported by strong safe-haven demand amid heightened global risks.

Investors Stay Focused on Global Developments​

With markets navigating a volatile global environment, investor focus remains firmly on developments in global equities, bond yields, currencies, and commodities. These factors are expected to continue shaping market direction through the session as participants remain cautious following the recent sharp sell-off.