Gift Nifty Today: Sensex and Nifty 50 Likely to Open Weak Amid Global Uncertainty

The benchmark Indian equity indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a cautious to negative note on Thursday, tracking subdued global market trends and persistent geopolitical concerns. 

Investor sentiment remains fragile as rising crude oil prices and uncertainty surrounding the ongoing Iran conflict continue to weigh on global risk appetite. 

On Wednesday, domestic markets resumed their decline after a brief recovery in the previous session. The NSE Nifty 50 dropped 394.75 points, or 1.63%, to settle at 23,866.85, while the BSE Sensex fell 1,342.27 points, or 1.72%, to close at 76,863.71. 

The sell-off erased nearly ₹3.2 lakh crore in market capitalisation among companies within the Nifty 50 index during the session. 

Gift Nifty Signals Cautious Start 

Gift Nifty was trading near the 23,796 level, down about 0.41%, indicating a flat to negative opening for the benchmark Nifty 50 index. 

Earlier in the session, SGX Nifty traded at 23,809.5, down 106 points or 0.44%, with an intraday range between 23,810.5 and 24,064.5. 

Asian Markets Weaken Amid Oil Price Surge 

Asian equities declined on Thursday, extending losses from earlier sessions as a sharp rise in oil prices and stress in the private credit market dampened investor sentiment. 

A broad index tracking Asian stocks fell as much as 1.1% in early trading, reflecting concerns over the economic impact of elevated energy prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions. 

Futures linked to the S&P 500 also slipped around 0.8%, suggesting a cautious outlook for global equities. 

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Wall Street Trades Cautiously 

US markets remained volatile as investors assessed fresh geopolitical developments alongside macroeconomic data. Oil prices surged amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, raising concerns about global supply disruptions. 

Although recent inflation data came in softer than expected, it did little to significantly improve risk sentiment. Treasury yields moved higher, reinforcing expectations that the US Federal Reserve may deliver only 1 interest rate cut this year. 

Conclusion 

Indian equities are likely to remain sensitive to global developments, particularly movements in crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions. With international markets showing signs of caution and domestic benchmarks already under pressure, traders may remain watchful as the market opens. 

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