The Indian stock market looks set for a positive start on Wednesday, with strong global cues, a jump on Wall Street, and early signs of progress in geopolitical discussions lifting investor sentiment. Gift Nifty is trading higher, pointing towards a rebound after three straight sessions of weakness for domestic indices.
Markets Hint at a Green Opening
Gift Nifty hovered around 26,149, showing a 93-point premium over the previous Nifty futures close. This usually signals upbeat opening trends for both the Sensex and Nifty 50.
On Tuesday, markets were under pressure for the third day in a row. The Sensex slipped 313 points to settle at 84,587.01, while the Nifty 50 closed 74.70 points lower at 25,884.80.
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Siddhartha Khemka of Motilal Oswal said that persistent FPI outflows, caution ahead of the December Fed meeting, and uncertainty over a possible US–India trade agreement are keeping traders on edge.
Let’s quickly run through the 10 key global cues shaping the market mood today.
1. Asian Markets Rally
Asian equities opened strong.
- Nikkei 225 jumped 1.5%
- Topix rose 0.9%
- Kospi gained 1.08%
- Kosdaq added 0.64%
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng futures also pointed to a firm start.
2. Gift Nifty Signals Positive Mood
Gift Nifty at 26,149 suggests the Indian market could start higher, tracking global optimism.
3. Wall Street Surges Overnight
The US market finished with big gains as traders bet more confidently on a Fed rate cut.
- Dow Jones jumped 664 points (1.43%) to 47,112.45
- S&P 500 climbed 0.91%
- Nasdaq gained 0.67%
Big stock moves:
- Nvidia: –2.6%
- AMD: –4.15%
- Alphabet: +1.6%
- Meta: +3.8%
- Alibaba: –2.3%
- Kohl’s: +42.5%
- Abercrombie & Fitch: +37.5%
4. Ukraine Shows Openness to US-Brokered Peace Talks
Reuters reported that Ukraine has signaled support for the broader outline of a US-mediated peace framework after discussions in Geneva. However, key sensitive issues will require direct talks between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump.
5. US–China Trade Momentum
Donald Trump said he urged President Xi Jinping to speed up and increase China’s purchases of US goods during their phone call. Xi has reportedly “more or less agreed,” lifting market confidence.
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6. India–EU FTA Negotiations
India and the European Union reiterated their aim to wrap up FTA negotiations by year-end, and push forward talks on investment protection and geographical indications.
7. US Wholesale Inflation Rises
The US Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 0.3% in September, reversing a 0.1% decline in August. Annual PPI stands at 2.7%.
8. US Retail Sales Slow
Retail sales in the US increased 0.2%, lower than the expected 0.4%. Consumer spending momentum appears to be cooling after August’s stronger 0.6% gain.
9. US Consumer Confidence Drops
The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 88.7 in November from 95.5 in October, marking a noticeable drop as households remain cautious about the economic outlook.
10. Gold Prices Edge Higher
Gold gained modestly on rising expectations of a December Fed rate cut.
- Spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,136.59/oz
- US gold futures slipped 0.1% to $4,134/oz
Higher gold prices typically suggest growing risk aversion, but today’s risk-on equity mood shows investors are balancing both safe-haven and growth bets.
Market Outlook
With strong global cues, rate-cut optimism, and progress in several geopolitical fronts, the Indian market looks set to open higher. However, FPI flows, US Fed commentary, and developments in global trade talks will remain on traders’ radar
(With inputs from Reuters)
