Last Updated:June 17, 2025, 09:09 IST
The movement in benchmark indices, Nifty and Sensex, is expected to remain cautious on Tuesday
Sensex Today (Source: Freepik)
Sensex Today: The movement in benchmark indices, Nifty and Sensex, is expected to remain cautious on Tuesday, weighed down by a host of global and domestic factors. Key events influencing investor sentiment include the Bank of Japan’s interest rate decision, escalating Israel-Iran tensions, the commencement of the US Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting, crude oil price fluctuations, foreign institutional flows, and broader global market cues.
As of 8:15 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were trading 40 points lower at 24,956, suggesting a soft start for Indian equities.
Global Cues
Across the Asia-Pacific region, markets largely moved higher as geopolitical concerns eased slightly. Reports indicated that Tehran may be open to diplomatic negotiations, raising hopes of a de-escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict. This optimism supported regional sentiment. Japan’s Nikkei gained 0.35%, while the broader Topix was flat with a slight positive tilt. South Korea’s Kospi surged 1.40%, and Australia’s ASX 200 hovered near the flat line.
Meanwhile, investors are closely watching the Bank of Japan, which is expected to maintain its key interest rate at 0.5% amid global trade headwinds. The central bank is scheduled to wrap up its two-day policy meeting later in the day.
On Wall Street, markets posted strong gains overnight. Optimism around a possible diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East conflict drove the rally. The Dow Jones advanced 0.75%, the S&P 500 climbed 0.94%, and the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.52%. However, during early Asian hours, US stock futures edged lower as geopolitical risks remained a concern.
Overall, Indian markets may open lower but will likely take cues from global developments and policy signals from central banks.
Aparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a…Read More
Aparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a… Read More
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