Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty are likely to open mildly higher on Tuesday, with GIFT Nifty trading above the previous Nifty futures close, even as Asian markets turned cautious after the previous session's rally. Investors appeared to be reassessing the preliminary US-Iran peace agreement and shifting their focus to a busy week of central bank meetings, including the US Federal Reserve's policy decision due on Wednesday.
GIFT Nifty was trading at 23,958 at around 8:15 am, up 67 points or 0.28 percent. The signal comes after the Sensex rose 736.38 points and the Nifty gained 231 points on Monday, extending gains for a second straight session as easing geopolitical tensions and a sharp fall in crude oil prices improved risk appetite.Asian equities traded mixed on Tuesday after a strong rally in the previous session. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was little changed after giving up early gains, while Japan's Nikkei 225 slipped 0.3 percent. Investors turned cautious as they awaited further details of the preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran and monitored upcoming central bank decisions, including the Bank of Japan's policy announcement later in the day.
The initial optimism surrounding the US-Iran agreement has moderated as market participants await clarity on the framework and timeline for restoring normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. While both countries have endorsed a preliminary understanding, details of the agreement have not yet been made public and a permanent truce is yet to be finalised.Oil prices rebounded modestly after Monday's sharp selloff. Brent crude futures rose 0.3 percent to around $83.4 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude traded above $81 per barrel. The recovery follows a nearly 5 percent drop in crude prices on Monday after US President Donald Trump announced a framework agreement aimed at ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.Overnight, Wall Street extended its rally as investors welcomed lower oil prices and easing inflation concerns. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.92 percent to a record closing high, while the S&P 500 gained 1.65 percent and the Nasdaq Composite surged 3.07 percent. Technology stocks led gains as lower energy prices improved the outlook for inflation and interest rates.Market attention is now increasingly shifting to a packed calendar of central bank meetings. The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, but investors will closely monitor policymakers' projections and commentary for clues on the future rate path. The Bank of Japan is also expected to deliver a rate increase, while several other major central banks are scheduled to announce policy decisions this week.According to Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, Indian markets are expected to maintain a positive bias as investors respond to easing geopolitical risks and lower crude oil prices. "The United States and Iran have reportedly signed a preliminary agreement, with U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran's lead negotiator endorsing a framework that could pave the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement is being seen as a major step towards regional stability and has strengthened confidence across global financial markets by reducing concerns over energy supply disruptions and broader geopolitical uncertainty," he said.Foreign institutional investors purchased equities worth Rs 200 crore on June 15, snapping a 13-session selling streak. Domestic institutional investors remained supportive, buying equities worth Rs 3,189 crore during the session.From a technical perspective, Ponmudi said the Nifty's immediate hurdle remains the 24,000 mark, while support is placed around the 23,800 level. A sustained move above 24,000 could strengthen bullish momentum and pave the way for further gains towards the 24,200-24,400 zone.
Source: Network18

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