Sensex Today | Share Market Live Updates: Indices to open flat; Gift Nifty muted
Sensex Today | Share Market Live Updates: Indian stock indices are expected to open flat on Monday as indicated by trends in Gift Nifty. The markets are likely to be significantly influenced by the upcoming quarterly earnings from major IT companies like TCS and Infosys, as well as global market trends.
Markets will also closely watch for macroeconomic data such as inflation figures for December and industrial production data for November, which are due post-market hours on Friday. Other factors that are likely to impact trading include global oil prices, trends in the rupee-dollar exchange rate, and the investment patterns of both foreign and domestic institutional investors.Global factors like US inflation data, initial jobless claims, China's inflation data, and the UK's GDP will be eyed.
Asian stock markets were in a narrow range on Monday as traders awaited inflation data this week from the US, Japan and China. Asian stock markets were in a narrow range on Monday as traders awaited inflation data this week from the US, Japan and China.
A mixed jobs and activity data on Friday capped a downbeat start to the year. Japanese markets are shut today for a holiday.South Korean shares rose at the open and Australian equities were marginally higher, while futures contracts in Hong Kong pointed to a flat start.
US equity futures were little changed after the S&P 500 rose 0.2% on Friday following reports showing US job growth beat expectations but the service sector slowed. Download the App to get 14 days of unlimited access to Mint Premium absolutely free! Get the best recommendations on Stocks, Mutual Funds and more based on your Risk profile!
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