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Indian equity markets are expected to open higher on Tuesday, taking cues from positive global developments
Stock Market Today
Sensex Today: Indian equity markets are expected to open higher on Tuesday, taking cues from positive global developments, including easing trade tensions between the US and China. Over the weekend, both nations agreed to reduce tariffs on each other’s goods, lifting investor sentiment globally.
Back home, investors will assess April’s retail inflation data, which eased to 3.16% from 3.34% in March, while keeping an eye on wholesale price inflation figures due later today. Market participants will also focus on ongoing fourth-quarter earnings announcements, MSCI index changes for May, foreign institutional investor (FII) activity, and global market movements.
At 6:47 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were trading at 24,735.5—about 100 points above Nifty futures’ previous close, indicating a strong start.
Global Markets
As of 9:41 a.m. Tokyo time, S&P 500 futures were flat, hinting at a steady U.S. market open. Hang Seng futures rose 1.1%, reflecting bullish sentiment in Hong Kong, while Nikkei 225 futures slipped 0.1% and Japan’s Topix declined 0.6%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 hovered near flatline, and Euro Stoxx 50 futures edged down 0.2%, suggesting a muted start in European markets.
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