Gift Nifty Today: Indian Stock Market Set for a Softer Opening on December 15

On December 15, 2025, the Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to commence the week on a cautious note. This follows the weak cues from Asian markets after US equities ended lower on Friday. This week's market direction is likely to be driven by key factors such as WPI inflation data, foreign institutional investor (FII) activity, and broader global developments.

On the domestic front, Indian equities closed higher for the second consecutive session on Friday, December 12, buoyed by positive global sentiment following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates. The Sensex rose 450 points, or 0.53%, to end at 85,267.66, while the Nifty 50 gained 148 points, or 0.57%, to settle at 26,046.95.

Gift Nifty Today

Gift Nifty continued to signal a subdued opening for Indian markets after recent gains, hovering near 26,037, down 98 points, or 0.4%, from the previous Nifty futures close. Gift Nifty signals also indicated a muted opening for domestic stocks, snapping the momentum after two straight sessions of gains.

Asian Markets

Asian equities traded lower in the previous week as concerns over the earnings outlook for technology companies, particularly in light of heavy AI-related spending, weighed on investor sentiment. Hang Seng futures slipped 1%, Japan’s Topix was largely flat, and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.8%. In contrast, Euro Stoxx 50 futures edged up 0.1%.

Wall Street

US stocks ended lower on Friday as investors rotated out of technology stocks into value-oriented sectors. The S&P 500 declined 1.07% to 6,827.41, while the Nasdaq Composite slid 1.69% to 23,195.17. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 245.96 points, or 0.51%, to close at 48,458.05, despite touching a fresh intraday record earlier in the session. The Russell 2000 dropped 1.51% to 2,551.46, although it also hit a new all-time high during the day.

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Dollar Starts the Week Softer

The US dollar weakened at the start of the week, while the euro and sterling held steady ahead of crucial central bank meetings. With the year nearing its end, markets remain focused on interest-rate outlooks across major economies, keeping currency movements confined to narrow ranges in early trade.

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