Global Macro Signals (02 October) GIFT Nifty inching up on rate cut optimism: Futures are modestly firmer, supported by speculation that the Fed will be compelled to ease as U.S. data softens and global liquidity pressures ease. Fed prospects buoyed by weak payroll surprise: A disappointing private jobs print adds fuel to easing bets, driving … Read more
Global Macro Signals (01 October) GIFT Nifty falters early amid global jitter: Futures are down about 12 points, reflecting nervous positioning ahead of RBI’s policy decision and mixed overseas cues. RBI holds rates steady, but signals room to ease later: The central bank maintained the repo rate at 5.50 %, but lowered inflation outlook and … Read more
Global Macro Signals (24 September) GIFT Nifty softens as overseas cues weigh on mood: Futures are trading weaker, reflecting spillover from U.S. volatility and subdued global momentum into India markets. Powell warns that equity valuations remain fairly high: His caution injects doubt into hopes for aggressive easing, prompting markets to temper their expectations. Asia opens … Read more
> Global Macro Signals on Morning of 23 Sept 2025 GIFT Nifty weakens modestly as overseas cues drag sentiment: Futures are down, reflecting cautious positioning ahead of global central bank commentary and weak U.S. leads. Fed messaging holds rate cut hopes in check: Even amid inflation softening, the Fed continues to emphasize patience, tempering expectations … Read more
Global Macro Signals on Morning of 22 Sept 2025 Fed’s caution clouds hopes for aggressive easing: Markets remain skeptical that the U.S. central bank will accelerate rate cuts, with stronger economic data keeping a hawkish undertone alive. Investors are watching closely for Powell’s next remarks. Asian equities tread cautiously after U.S. volatility: Gains in U.S. … Read more
> Global Macro Signals — Fed slashes rates 25 bps, but signals caution on further cuts: The U.S. central bank eased policy to 4.00–4.25 %, yet Powell flagged a “risk-management” stance and held back on forward guidance. Asian markets tread water amid mixed global tone: Gains were modest, with China and Southeast Asia markets cautious … Read more
Global Macro Signals on Morning of 18 Sept 2025 – GIFT Nifty surges ahead on easing hopes: Futures are trading higher after the Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points, driving optimism for fresh capital inflows and supportive global liquidity. Fed frames the cut as “risk management” rather than dovish pivot: While the rate … Read more
Global Macro Signals (17 September) GIFT Nifty edges higher on trade optimism: Futures are modestly up, buoyed by positive momentum from India-U.S. trade dialogue and hopes of a Fed rate cut later in the day. Fed rate cut expectations drive global sentiment: Anticipation of a 25 bps easing has encouraged risk taking, but eyes remain … Read more
On Monday, following mixed signals from global markets, the domestic equity indices, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, are anticipated to open lower. Last week, US stock indices ended lower, but Asian markets traded higher, in anticipation of important economic data releases in the area. The conclusion of the US Federal Reserve policy meeting, the … Read more
The Indian stock market indices got off to a gap-down start as Gift Nifty traded around 22,130, a discount of more than 100 points from the Nifty futures’ previous finish. Overnight, stock markets in the US and Asia tumbled as the US Federal Reserve may scale back on rate reduction this year in response to … Read more