The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open higher on Tuesday, following a rally in global markets amid signs of de-escalation in the US-Iran war.
GLOBAL MARKETS
Asian Markets
Asian markets traded higher on Tuesday, following signs of de-escalation in the US-Iran war. Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 2.2%, while the Topix rose 2.47%. South Korea’s Kospi jumped 3.5%, while the Kosdaq rallied 3.29%. Hong Kong Hang Seng index futures indicated a higher opening.
Gift Nifty Today
Gift Nifty was trading around 22,909 level, a premium of nearly 395 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close, indicating a gap-up start for the Indian stock market indices.
Wall Street
US stock market ended higher on Monday after President Donald Trump said he had ordered the military to postpone strikes against Iranian power plants following “productive conversations” with Tehran.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 631.00 points, or 1.38%, to 46,208.47, while the S&P 500 gained 74.52 points, or 1.15%, to 6,581.00. The Nasdaq Composite closed 299.15 points, or 1.38%, higher at 21,946.76.
US-Iran War
In the latest development in the US-Iran war, US President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and said that the US will hold off striking Iranian power plants for five more days. Trump said US envoys have been holding talks with a “respected” Iranian leader, and Iran wants “to make a deal.” However, Iranian officials denied any such negotiations.
SEBI Board Meet
The board of markets regulator Sebi approved a wide-ranging proposal, including easing fund settlement norms for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), and changes to regulatory frameworks for market intermediaries. The Sebi board also approved several recommendations of the high-level committee on “conflict of interest” and disclosures concerning Sebi officials.
Crude Oil Prices
Crude oil prices rose on supply fears, as Iran denied it had held talks with the US to end the war in the Gulf. Brent futures rallied 2.03% to $101.97 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed 2.92% to $90.70.
Gold Rate Today
Gold prices rose after the postponement of US strikes against Iran’s power infrastructure. Spot gold price gained 0.8% to $4,441.01 an ounce, while silver prices rose 0.9% to $69.76.