On July 23, 2025, Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a higher note, taking cues from positive sentiment across global markets.
Gift Nifty futures were trading around 25,162, indicating a potential gap-up opening for Indian indices. This marks a premium of approximately 68 points over the previous Nifty futures close, suggesting bullish sentiment ahead of the session.
Asian equities were trading in the green following the announcement of a significant US-Japan trade agreement. In the US, Wall Street ended Tuesday’s session on a mixed note, but the S&P 500 managed to notch a fresh all-time closing high, signaling resilience in investor confidence.
Markets across Asia saw notable gains after US President Donald Trump revealed a "massive" trade agreement with Japan. Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 2%, and the broader Topix index climbed 1.87%, buoyed by strong performances in auto stocks such as Toyota, Nissan, and Honda. South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.89%, while the Kosdaq added 0.22%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng futures also pointed to a firm start.
US markets saw mixed action on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.40% to 44,502.44, while the S&P 500 gained a modest 0.06% to close at a record high of 6,309.62. On the other hand, the tech-heavy Nasdaq slipped 0.39%, settling at 20,892.69.
On Tuesday, domestic indices closed a volatile session marginally lower. The BSE Sensex dipped 13.53 points, or 0.02%, to finish at 82,186.81. Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty 50 declined by 29.80 points, or 0.12%, ending the day at 25,060.90.
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According to Reuters, President Trump confirmed a comprehensive trade agreement between the US and Japan. The deal includes a reduction in tariffs on US imports from Japan, notably lowering auto tariffs from 25% to 15%. Trump also stated that the agreement would involve approximately $550 billion in Japanese investment into the US economy.
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Published on: Jul 23, 2025, 7:52 AM IST
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