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GIFT Nifty inches up, signals cautious start for Sensex, Nifty; Asian chip rout, rising crude, yields...
Moneycontrol.com 1 hr ago·19 Aug 2026, 2:26 am
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GIFT Nifty futures are trading slightly higher, indicating that the Indian stock market may open with a cautious positive tone. This early signal comes as global markets face headwinds, including a sharp decline in Asian chip stocks and rising crude oil prices.
For investors, this mix of factors suggests a volatile session ahead. Rising crude prices can pressure the current account and fuel inflation, while a global tech rout may weigh on domestic IT stocks. The uptick in GIFT Nifty helps set the stage for the opening bell, but investors should remain alert to global cues.
Traders should watch the opening moves on the Nifty 50 and Sensex closely. A sustained move above key resistance levels will be needed to confirm a positive start, while weakness in global markets could limit the upside for Indian indices.
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